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Ballina ( / bælɪnə /) [3] is a town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, and the seat of the Ballina Shire local government area. It lies 740 km (460 mi) north of Sydney and 185 km (115 mi) south of Brisbane. Ballina's urban population at the end of 2021 was 46,190. [4]
- 1.3 m (4 ft)
- 46,190 (2021)
- 1840s
- 2.5K
Ballina is just over eight hours’ drive north from Sydney or a two-hour drive south from Brisbane. Or you can fly into Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, less than 10 minutes from the centre of town.
Ballina, town and port, north coastal New South Wales, Australia, situated primarily on an island at the mouth of the Richmond River. Ballina is about 500 miles (805 km), by road, northeast of Sydney. Aboriginal people of Bundjalung nation have lived in the region for thousands of years.
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- Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum. Fitting for a town with a historic shipping and shipbuilding heritage, Ballina has a enthralling maritime museum right on the Richmond River in the heart of the town.
- Lighthouse Beach. Bookended by the North Wall at the Richmond River Mouth and Ballina Head to the north is a classic Northern Rivers beach. Lighthouse Beach is about half a kilometre long with a swathe of sand on a gentle curve, about 50 metres wide.
- Whale Watching. Every winter around June, humpback and southern right whales depart their feeding grounds in the Antarctic and migrate up the east coast of Australia to calve in tropical waters before returning by November.
- Big Prawn. For the uninitiated, every state and territory in Australia is littered with “Big Things”, giant novelty structures all vying to be the biggest of their kind.
The town of Ballina, centred on an island at the mouth of the Richmond River, is surrounded by 32 kilometers of white, sandy beaches and seemingly endless, crystal waterways it’s a natural funpark for beach lovers, surfers, boaties, anglers and eco-adventurers.
NSW locations and attractions. Ballina Visitor Information Centre. Make the most of your stay in beautiful Ballina Shire and drop in to the award-winning Ballina Visitor Information Centre. Listen. About this location.
Located in the Northern Rivers region, Ballina, NSW, offers a perfect blend of coastal splendour, rich history, and modern attractions. As one of New South Wales' hidden treasures, Ballina beckons travellers with its shimmering beaches, serene riverways, and welcoming community spirit.
