Jamie's Guidebook
Activity
Family friendly. Kids splash area and heated pool.
Ballina Memorial Swimming Pool & Waterslide
4 River StBallina Library
8 River StBallina Indoor Sports Centre
63 Cherry StreetIndigenous tours. A must do for everyone, search online for ‘explore Byron by Delta Kay’ and you should find the relevant business.
Explore Byron Bay
10 Ironbark AvenueIndigenous tours. A must do for everyone, search online for ‘explore Byron by Delta Kay’ and you should find the relevant business.
Ballina Tenpin Bowl
16 Clark StBallina Fair Shopping Centre
84 Kerr StGreen space/ park easily accessible from the home. Meldrum park is a close walk from the house and has river access and beach walking depending on the tide as well as barbecues. Following the footpath from Meldrum Park you can then get to Commemoration Park where there are more barbecues and an outdoor gym area.
Commemoration Park
Green space/ park easily accessible from the home. Meldrum park is a close walk from the house and has river access and beach walking depending on the tide as well as barbecues. Following the footpath from Meldrum Park you can then get to Commemoration Park where there are more barbecues and an outdoor gym area.
Sightseeing
A lovely spot for whale watching.
Also, a bush path links Shelley beach through to Shelley beach and all the way to central ballina where you are staying. A good day out activity especially if you rent a bike or e-bike and pack a picnic.
Sharpes Beach
Great childrens play area by Shaws Bay. Lovely spot to swim, relax and cycle/walk along the paths to North Wall and into Central Ballina.
Pop Denison Park
78 Compton DriveGreat childrens play area by Shaws Bay. Lovely spot to swim, relax and cycle/walk along the paths to North Wall and into Central Ballina.
Killen Falls
38 Killen Falls DrShort drive away and quite accessible for kids (no prams).
Food scene
Ballina Skatepark
Farmers market near here on Sunday mornings
Belle Central
The Belle General
12 Shelly Beach RdGreat craft market held on the second Sunday of every month.
54 locals recommend
The Channon Craft Market
The Channon RoadGreat craft market held on the second Sunday of every month.
Lismore Car Boot Market
Great market held on the first and third Sunday of every month.
Market held on the second and fifth Sunday each month.
8 locals recommend
Lennox Markets - 2nd & 5th Sundays
Park LaneMarket held on the second and fifth Sunday each month.