Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Ballina January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Ballina Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Ballina.dx643)[Hotels in Ballina](https://expedia.ca/Ballina-Hotels.d643.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Ballina](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Ballina.d643.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ballina Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ballina.d643.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ballina Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Ballina.d643.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Ballina ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ballina Types of activities Where to stay [Ballina travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Ballina.dx643) ![Ballina showing street scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/643/dd5ffe37-29b7-471f-88b1-cee36d88be23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ballina showing street scenes and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/643/dd5ffe37-29b7-471f-88b1-cee36d88be23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lighthouse Beach showing a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178895/b66d79b9-42a7-4e03-bb0f-966b984b8b94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ballina featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/643/58adebcd-2499-4071-af6f-1c8a815df3b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ballina showing an administrative building and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/643/7bfadb28-4e67-41d9-996e-56482ce158eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Ballina Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Ballina has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Ballina is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ballina to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Ballina Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ballina. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Ballina attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Ballina ### Tours & day trips [See all 32 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=643&location=Ballina&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48330260/f1c78469-1a0c-41d0-bdb4-6914cd7d80ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour 6h Free cancellation available CA $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-waterfalls-and-hidden-gems-day-tour.a48330260.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4534265/a2fc4308-e7f2-4617-aea9-111c6f656e4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour 2h 30m 7.6/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-sea-kayak-tour-with-dolphins-and-turtles.a4534265.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4862651/31bf5e87-8d9b-4ecc-b174-8fa51ff47b5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson 2h Free cancellation available CA $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-2-hour-small-group-surf-lesson.a4862651.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514555/4d95630a-a3a7-4aac-b3c9-e20931fd465b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience 5h 30m 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-hinterland-magic-and-glow-worm-experience.a4514555.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Guided Evening Glow Worm Experience - Byron Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48006269/4827c680-b904-48b6-ae25-3f340df9bbd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Evening Glow Worm Experience - Byron Bay 3h Free cancellation available CA $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-evening-glow-worm-experience-byron-bay.a48006269.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Chill Out at Byron Bay from Gold Coast (Transfer Only)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1081528/072635f7-43de-4c92-a96e-b7be6372fc48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chill Out at Byron Bay from Gold Coast (Transfer Only) 7h 30m Free cancellation available CA $103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/chill-out-at-byron-bay-from-gold-coast.a1081528.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Byron Bay Platypus Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1402204/f36525fe-9da7-47d0-a5f8-61d37e1b854f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay Platypus Walk 4h Free cancellation available CA $178 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-platypus-walk.a1402204.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Byron Bay: Brunswick River Scenic Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4516527/9e4e1e47-f03e-4265-83be-ef5449365ab6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: Brunswick River Scenic Kayak Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-brunswick-river-scenic-kayak-tour.a4516527.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Chasing Waterfalls - Byron Shire](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5079480/f2bca51e-83bc-478f-a796-64870fbc49bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chasing Waterfalls - Byron Shire 8h CA $1,867 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/chasing-waterfalls-byron-shire.a5079480.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Cruise with Dolphins in Byron Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/935458/ec11a9ab-33cb-413d-84b6-b2e3cb530625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cruise with Dolphins in Byron Bay 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-ocean-adventure.a935458.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=643&location=Ballina&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4862651/31bf5e87-8d9b-4ecc-b174-8fa51ff47b5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson 2h Free cancellation available CA $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-2-hour-small-group-surf-lesson.a4862651.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514555/4d95630a-a3a7-4aac-b3c9-e20931fd465b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience 5h 30m 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-hinterland-magic-and-glow-worm-experience.a4514555.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Half Day Guided Surf Lesson in Byron Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4224927/2625e528-28e8-49c1-9f8f-b0660c5d174e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Guided Surf Lesson in Byron Bay 4h 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-guided-surf-lesson-in-byron-bay.a4224927.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Painting Evenings in Byron Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3624382/e2bc6db8-070b-4d19-b093-c7a6b20a835e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Painting Evenings in Byron Bay 3h Free cancellation available CA $75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/adults-art-and-wine-class-in-byron-bay.a3624382.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Byron Bay: 1.5-Hour Private Surf Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4567202/bab3f8d9-67be-46b4-97fd-07d65ad52ba5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: 1.5-Hour Private Surf Lesson 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $189 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-1-5-hour-private-surf-lesson.a4567202.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3992382/bbab43ec-2cf1-4c15-94cd-de16fb44bcdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales 3h 30m Free cancellation available CA $170 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-surf-coaching-session-in-new-south-wales.a3992382.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4740061/5cae5cbd-77ba-4710-9d52-81543952641e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lennox Head: 2-Hour Beginners Surfing Lesson 2h Free cancellation available CA $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lennox-head-2-hour-beginners-surfing-lesson.a4740061.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Private Byron Bay: 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514545/20f8333b-ff72-4ec6-b700-72295b2fddc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Byron Bay: 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-2-5-hour-stand-up-paddle-board-lesson.a4514545.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Small-Group Surfing Lessons in Byron Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1404085/d561268d-a61e-46fe-aa66-5f76c55d71e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small-Group Surfing Lessons in Byron Bay 2h Free cancellation available CA $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-and-small-group-surfing-lessons-in-byron-bay.a1404085.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![From Byron Bay: Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47262553/ee9af139-e74c-4ec3-93fd-ba280cfec1cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Byron Bay: Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour 4h Free cancellation available CA $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-learn-to-surf-tour-from-byron.a47262553.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 8 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=643&location=Ballina&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514555/4d95630a-a3a7-4aac-b3c9-e20931fd465b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: Glowworms, Waterfalls & Rainforest Experience 5h 30m 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-hinterland-magic-and-glow-worm-experience.a4514555.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Byron Bay: Brunswick River Scenic Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4516527/9e4e1e47-f03e-4265-83be-ef5449365ab6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: Brunswick River Scenic Kayak Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-brunswick-river-scenic-kayak-tour.a4516527.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Cape Byron Aboriginal Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48137660/f8a73859-f851-440f-911b-aa75ca44f444.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Byron Aboriginal Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cape-byron-aboriginal-tour.a48137660.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Full Barrel Brewery and Distillery tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1219935/cde8f4e9-7b34-4d9c-8689-9a4977cc75a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Barrel Brewery and Distillery tour 6h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-barrel-brewery-and-distillery-tour.a1219935.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Byron Bay: Full-Day Brewery and Distillery Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4572622/e2d50d39-ece5-41cd-9cd0-d96be01b4fc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: Full-Day Brewery and Distillery Tour with Lunch 6h Free cancellation available CA $193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-full-day-brewery-and-distillery-tour-with-lunch.a4572622.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Northern Rivers Rail Trail E-Bike Hire w Shuttle from Byron](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47739095/f55bbdc9-33f2-4747-b820-8a930d5cd082.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Northern Rivers Rail Trail E-Bike Hire w Shuttle from Byron 6h Free cancellation available CA $236 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/northern-rivers-rail-trail-e-bike-hire-w-shuttle-from-byron.a47739095.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1219936/850cba61-b82b-4036-a46c-9d93ac680962.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session 4h 30m Free cancellation available CA $146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/afternoon-brewery-and-distillery-session.a1219936.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Byron Bay: Nighttime Nature Walk with Night Vision Goggles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4730447/245870ba-f484-46ad-9d8d-1b50fe0cb4c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: Nighttime Nature Walk with Night Vision Goggles 3h 30m Free cancellation available CA $178 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-nighttime-nature-walk-with-night-vision-goggles.a4730447.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=643&location=Ballina&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4534265/a2fc4308-e7f2-4617-aea9-111c6f656e4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour 2h 30m 7.6/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-sea-kayak-tour-with-dolphins-and-turtles.a4534265.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Byron Bay Dolphin Tour - Ocean Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45004741/ebc82758-cb4d-4017-adf1-a04218bf6c64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay Dolphin Tour - Ocean Safari 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-dolphin-tour-ocean-safari.a45004741.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Byron Bay Wildlife Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1401653/dd733bcc-a1a8-4344-8fcf-b5459406d6c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay Wildlife Safari 7h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $178 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-wildlife-safari.a1401653.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ![Byron Bay: Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Snorkelling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4555243/705e522f-b82d-4011-a99d-15fdc13beef2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Byron Bay: Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Snorkelling Tour 3h Free cancellation available CA $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/byron-bay-sea-turtle-snorkel-tour-in-julian-rocks-reserve.a4555243.activity-details?&rid=643&location=Ballina&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Ballina | Number of things to do | 40 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day](/things-to-do/group-surfing-lessons-kool-katz-1-day.a2532786.activity-details): CA $46 | | Top 5 things to do | [Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson](/things-to-do/byron-bay-2-hour-small-group-surf-lesson.a4862651.activity-details)[Chill Out at Byron Bay from Gold Coast (Transfer Only)](/things-to-do/chill-out-at-byron-bay-from-gold-coast.a1081528.activity-details)[Byron Bay: Behind The Bay Waterfalls & Hidden Gems Day Tour](/things-to-do/byron-bay-waterfalls-and-hidden-gems-day-tour.a48330260.activity-details)[Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day](/things-to-do/group-surfing-lessons-kool-katz-1-day.a2532786.activity-details)[Byron Bay: Brunswick River Scenic Kayak Tour](/things-to-do/byron-bay-brunswick-river-scenic-kayak-tour.a4516527.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson](/things-to-do/byron-bay-2-hour-small-group-surf-lesson.a4862651.activity-details)[Byron Bay: Brunswick River Scenic Kayak Tour](/things-to-do/byron-bay-brunswick-river-scenic-kayak-tour.a4516527.activity-details)[Byron Bay: The Byron Bay Sea Kayak Tour](/things-to-do/byron-bay-sea-kayak-tour-with-dolphins-and-turtles.a4534265.activity-details)[Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour](/things-to-do/kayaking-with-dolphins-in-byron-bay-guided-tour.a1400380.activity-details)[Cape Byron Aboriginal Tour](/things-to-do/cape-byron-aboriginal-tour.a3090209.activity-details) | | With kids | [Chill Out at Byron Bay from Gold Coast (Transfer Only)](/things-to-do/chill-out-at-byron-bay-from-gold-coast.a1081528.activity-details)[Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day](/things-to-do/group-surfing-lessons-kool-katz-1-day.a2532786.activity-details)[Byron Bay: Brunswick River Scenic Kayak Tour](/things-to-do/byron-bay-brunswick-river-scenic-kayak-tour.a4516527.activity-details)[Kayaking with Dolphins in Byron Bay Guided Tour](/things-to-do/kayaking-with-dolphins-in-byron-bay-guided-tour.a1400380.activity-details)[Cape Byron Aboriginal Tour](/things-to-do/cape-byron-aboriginal-tour.a3090209.activity-details) | ## What to do in Ballina --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Ballina ![Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Heads, also known as Tea-tree lake, gets its reddish colour from the tea-tree trees surrounding it. One dip left me with smooth hair and skin. #australia #lake ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125036/bffd1cce-5679-4919-9a93-37d5ec5b4506.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Ainsworth-Sport-And-Recreation-Centre-Lennox-Head.d553248621587242509.Vacation-Attraction) ![The cliffs of Pat Morton Lookout, Lennox Head, NSW. This is my favourite place in the Northern Rivers, as the sweeping meadow, high cliffs, pebbly beach and vast expanse of sea makes me feel I'm far away on an adventure.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125036/312120da-84e6-422b-8c52-e202761ff7ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pat Morton Lookout You can find out about the history of Ballina when you stop by Pat Morton Lookout. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Pat-Morton-Lookout-Lennox-Head.d553248621592189650.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ballina Fair Shopping Centre You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ballina Fair Shopping Centre during your visit to Ballina. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ballina-Fair-Shopping-Centre-Byron-Bay.d6179396.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ballina Racecourse You can take time to visit Ballina Racecourse during your travels to Ballina. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ballina-Racecourse-Byron-Bay.d553248621563223375.Vacation-Attraction) #### Boulder Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Boulder Beach during your trip to Ballina? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. 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To do a tandem skydive with the guys at Skydive the Beach and Beyond Byron Bay is an unforgettable memory :) These take care of you and make the experience the best :) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354505/8ff620fb-58d9-40d7-a93f-7f87cd33aae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ballina Central While visiting Ballina Central, you might make a stop by sights like Ballina Racecourse and Ballina Fair Shopping Centre. [](https://expedia.ca/Ballina-Ballina-Central.dx959393835159744512) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Skennars Head While visiting Skennars Head, you might make a stop by sights like Sharpe's Beach and Angels Beach. 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