Situated at the mouth of the Richmond River with ideal year round temperatures, Ballina has golden beaches and picturesque farmlands. 

Accommodation options range from camping to pampering. Whether you want a view over our golden sands or our fabulously lush hinterland, or maybe no view at all...it's your choice!

The Naval Museum features restored Las Balsas Expedition rafts that sailed from South America in 1973. You may prefer to cruise the Richmond River, dine at Shellys Beach or join an organised tour of Thursday Plantation and learn about Tea Tree Oil.

Just north of Ballina is Lennox Head.  Lennox is popular with surfers and windsurfers.

From August to December you may be fortunate enough to see migrating whales from Pat Morton Lookout.

• Ballina District Orchid Show - May 
• Far North Coast District Orchid Council Gala Orchid Show - May 
• 9th Annual Great Duck Race - May
• Ballina & District Coin & Stamp Fair - June 
• Native Orchid Club Showing - Aug
• Scottish Highland Deb Ball - Sep
• Annual Southern Cross Arts & Crafts Festival - Sep
• Ballina Cup Raceday - Sep
• Ballina District Orchid Club Inc Spring Show - Sep
• Ballina Aquatic Carnival - Sep
• Annual Thursday Plantation East Coast Sculpture Show
• Ballina Bounty Festival - Nov 
• Official Media Christmas Light-up Launch - Nov
• Thursday Plantation Homecoming Ball - Nov
• Christmas Light-up Competition Prizegiving and Celebrations - Dec

The Far North Coast is a melting pot of cultures and the residents profound enthusiasm means that for visitors there's unlimited choices of entertainment. From Tweed's Banana Festival, Fishing Festivals in Brunswick Heads, Evans Head, Iluka, and Yamba, to Casino's annual 12 day celebration of the cattle industry and much more. There's markets to be found every weekend at varying locations where craftsmen and vendors of all ilks offer an amazing array of wares and services.