Why go
- Town in New South Wales, Australia.
- Served by Lismore Airport (LSY).
History
Ballina is a town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, and the seat of the Ballina Shire local government area. It lies 740 km (460 mi) north of Sydney and 185 km (115 mi) south of Brisbane. Ballina's urban population at the end of 2021 was 46,190.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 2 routes: Melbourne, Sydney
- Regional Express ZL (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Newcastle, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Sydney*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Regional Express ZL (Saab 340) · 1 route: Sydney
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lismore Airport (LSY); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BNK has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Burns Point Ferry, 3.7 km); routes include Burns Point Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ballina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.