Welcome to Ballina! This small seaside town is full of rugged, natural beauty which we know you’ll have a fantastic time discovering.
Ballina Airport is a fantastic place to start your northern New South Wales adventure, with plenty of sea, surf, sand, and even hinterland waiting for you to explore. With lush, subtropical rainforests, 32 kilometres of pristine, sandy beaches, crystal clear waterways, endless streams, lakes and estuaries, and the vast expanse of the Richmond River, it’s a spectacular place. Famed for its laid-back lifestyle and community atmosphere, the region is one you’ll want to discover time and time again.
Start your trip the right way by picking up a rental car from Ballina Airport Hertz. Whether you’re choosing to stay in this small seaside town, or you’re off to its big sister, Byron Bay, the easiest way to enjoy life out here is with a car.
Head to Lennox Head with Hertz
Surf lovers, head on over to Lennox Head.
Lennox Point is a famous surf spot with a world-class break. It’s located within a National Surf Reserve, which means those waves will truly be impressive.
If you want to learn how to ride the waves, simply head up the coast to spend the day with one of the local surf schools. You’ll be cruising like a professional in no time at all! Of course, if the waves aren’t your thing, then there are other ways to spend an afternoon. Just kick back and relax on the headland and enjoy the views of the local surfers, dolphins and whales.
Discover Byron Bay from Ballina Airport
Just a 30-minute drive north of Ballina, Byron Bay is the perfect coastal town for those looking to relax and unwind.
With effortlessly cool vibes and a permanently laid back attitude, Byron Bay is loved all over the world. Be prepared to never want to leave, as this town will capture your heart during your time here.
Make the most of that glorious Byron coastline at Main Beach, The Pass, Clarkes Beach, or Wategos Beach. It’s a must-do to wake up before dawn and watch the sunrise by the Lighthouse, too. It’ll be one of the most memorable sunrises you’ll ever see, as this lighthouse is the most easterly point of mainland Australia. Of course, if you don’t make it for sunrise that’s okay - it’s a pretty stunning hike at any time of the day. Make sure to keep a lookout for one of the many dolphins that often swim past. In the wintertime, you’ll spend your time looking out for a humpback whale or two, as they pass by on their journey up the coast.
There are plenty of delicious eateries here, too. Notable mentions include Rae’s, Yulli’s, Bang Bang, and The Farm, whose plant to plate ethos will be an enjoyable and delicious experience for all. Make sure if you visit to say hello to the Highland Cows and have a photo taken with the impressively tall sunflowers! A day at The Farm is a beautiful one.
Ballina, Byron Bay and the entire New South Wales Northern Rivers region is endlessly beautiful, with so much to see and do. For the best way to see it all, jump in a rental car from Hertz Ballina Airport and hit the road.
