West Ballina Travel Guide
Ballina

Visit West Ballina
Popular places to visit

Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre
You can take time to visit Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre during your travels to Ballina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Pat Morton Lookout
You can find out about the history of Ballina with a trip to Pat Morton Lookout. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Big Prawn
Learn about the local history of Ballina when you take a trip to Big Prawn. Wander through the riverfront and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ballina Fair Shopping Centre during your trip to Ballina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.
Ballina Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Ballina at Ballina Golf Club. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.
Ballina Racecourse
You can take time to visit Ballina Racecourse during your travels to Ballina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in West Ballina

Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
Great place to stay. Restaurant is really good and the rooms are well appointed and comfortable. Price is spot on and the location s very handy.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina
Friendly staff helpful just one thing with the room needed more than one pillow on the bed
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Waves Byron Bay
Excellent location, in walking distance to everything. Large, well-maintained room and big bathroom with heavy sliding doors for privacy. The staff were great. Had the complimentary coffee and muffins as fuel for the lighthouse walk! Highly recommend Waves and would love to return.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Ballina Beach Nature Resort
Everything was fabulous 😍
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

The Sebel Byron Bay
We booked a superior king room and it felt like a cell. The only window looked at a grey wall 2m away. Very limited natural light. When I sat on the bed I sank down and nearly sat on the floor. The room also smelt quite funky and the bathroom smelt of wee. There was a large stain on the carpet as ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
Great place for kids
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Ballina

Ballina Central
While visiting Ballina Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballina Racecourse and Ballina Fair Shopping Centre.

East Ballina
East Ballina is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ballina Golf Club and Lighthouse Beach.

Skennars Head
If you're spending some time in Skennars Head, Sharpe's Beach and Angels Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Lennox Head
Travellers come to Lennox Head for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach while you're in town.

North Creek
North Creek is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Lennox Head Beach and Seven Mile Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Ballina.
