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Shelly's Beach Café, Ballina

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Lighthouse Beach, Ballina

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Family in Ballina

Ballina is a bustling holiday town and service centre and home of the Big Prawn. It's situated at the mouth of the Richmond River, close to superb beaches.

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    About Ballina

    Ballina is popular with visitors looking for a quieter and more family-oriented holiday on the North Coast. The town has a range of accommodation options, especially for those looking for less expensive seaside holidays. It also provides easy access to some of the State's most scenic national parks.

    An abundance of food and a subtropical climate make this area very appealing. Be sure to Surf the legendary break at Lennox Head, which is known as the 'Surf Capital of the Far North Coast'.

    • Richmond River, Ballina

      Richmond River, Ballina
      Pier at Richmond River in Ballina. Image David Young for Northern Rivers Tourism

    • Shelly's Beach Café, Ballina

      Shelly's Beach Café, Ballina
      Shelly's Beach Café overlooking the beach, Ballina. Image David Young for Northern Rivers Tourism

    • Lighthouse Beach, Ballina

      Lighthouse Beach, Ballina
      Lighthouse Beach in Ballina. Image Ballina Tourism

    • Big Prawn, Ballina

      Big Prawn, Ballina
      The Big Prawn in Ballina, Northern Rivers. Image Wildlight.

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