Joanne’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A gorgeous little coastal village - there are lovely shops and cafes and great fish and chips.
Home of the famous 7 mile beach - great for a long walk!
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Lennox Head
A gorgeous little coastal village - there are lovely shops and cafes and great fish and chips.
Home of the famous 7 mile beach - great for a long walk!
Lake Ainsworth is a large Tea Tree lake opposite the famous 7 mile beach at Lennox Head. Gorgeous for a swim and a relax under the trees.
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Lake Ainsworth
Lake Ainsworth is a large Tea Tree lake opposite the famous 7 mile beach at Lennox Head. Gorgeous for a swim and a relax under the trees.
Amazing beaches, lots of cafes and restaurants and extensive shopping experience. Also has a local theatre.
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Byron Bay
Amazing beaches, lots of cafes and restaurants and extensive shopping experience. Also has a local theatre.
A great walk from Wategoes Beach the views are world class. It's a great walk too!
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Isibhulisi saseCape Byron
Lighthouse RoadA great walk from Wategoes Beach the views are world class. It's a great walk too!
Take walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, towels and bathers.
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Killen Falls Drive
Killen Falls DriveTake walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, towels and bathers.
Walking track (lengthy) will need walking shoes, insect repellent, hat, towel and bathers if you walk all the way to the actual falls. Can be viewed from the lookout only.
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Isibonelo saseMinyon Falls
Minyon Platform TrackWalking track (lengthy) will need walking shoes, insect repellent, hat, towel and bathers if you walk all the way to the actual falls. Can be viewed from the lookout only.
Gorgeous views - great for a day out. Pack lunch, hats, sunscreen, insect repellent, walking shoes.
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Border Ranges
Gorgeous views - great for a day out. Pack lunch, hats, sunscreen, insect repellent, walking shoes.
Gorgeous walk and views. Pack lunch, sunscreen, hats, water, walking shoes, bathers and towels if you want to swim.
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Protesters Falls
Protester Falls TrackGorgeous walk and views. Pack lunch, sunscreen, hats, water, walking shoes, bathers and towels if you want to swim.
Neighbourhoods
Ballina has many places to visit which I'll list on separate links: gentle beaches, surf beaches, river outlets, waterslides, bowling, shopping, cafes and river parks.
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Ballina
Ballina has many places to visit which I'll list on separate links: gentle beaches, surf beaches, river outlets, waterslides, bowling, shopping, cafes and river parks.
Lovely for a day visit - park, beaches, river, restaurants, cafes, specialty shopping.
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Brunswick Heads
Lovely for a day visit - park, beaches, river, restaurants, cafes, specialty shopping.
Beaches
Lovely open beach with a terrific cafe opposite - the Belle General
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Shelly Beach
Lovely open beach with a terrific cafe opposite - the Belle General
Belongil Beach
Short drive from Byron Bay
Accessed by dirt road so worth checking what state the road is in - from Broken Head near the Caravan Park. Bush walk down to the beach.
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Whites Beach
Accessed by dirt road so worth checking what state the road is in - from Broken Head near the Caravan Park. Bush walk down to the beach.
Food scene
Great food and coffee. Excellent gluten and dairy free options.
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The Belle General
12 Shelly Beach RdGreat food and coffee. Excellent gluten and dairy free options.
In town Cafe if you are shopping around Ballina or visiting local beaches. Excellent gluten and dairy free options.
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Belle Central
In town Cafe if you are shopping around Ballina or visiting local beaches. Excellent gluten and dairy free options.
Great selection of food - visit after breaky or lunch at the Belle Central
Nourish Bulk Health Organic
Great selection of food - visit after breaky or lunch at the Belle Central
Miss Lizzies Cafe Restaurant
36 Woodlark StFine food!
Sonnie's Thai
95 River StreetGreat authentic Thai cuisine
Great local Indian. If you are in Lismore around lunchtime their Masala Dosa is excellent!
Masala Fusion Indian Restaurant
171 Keen StGreat local Indian. If you are in Lismore around lunchtime their Masala Dosa is excellent!
City/town information
Lismore Square has K-Mart, Big W, Woolies, Coles, Food Mall and various specialty shops. South Lismore includes large stores including Bunnings, Spotlight etc. Main street shopping and cafes.
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Lismore
Lismore Square has K-Mart, Big W, Woolies, Coles, Food Mall and various specialty shops. South Lismore includes large stores including Bunnings, Spotlight etc. Main street shopping and cafes.
Travel options
I-Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
210 Southern Cross DrLocal airport