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Ballina - Cities, Towns and Localities |
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Just over 35 km from Byron Bay, Ballina is a scenic getaway with kilometres
of white sandy beaches, offering great surfing and fishing. Other activities in
the region include scenic drives, variety of plantations (such as macadamias,
avocados, coffee, tropical fruits, tea tree), and whale watching, to name just a
few. Check out our listing of Ballina
accommodation. For additional attractions, tours and other information,
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The Macadamia
Castle
• Pacific Hwy, KNOCKROW NSW 2479 • Ph: 02 6687 8432 • Fax: 02 6687 8669 •
• Knockrow Animal Fun Park is a child
friendly environment with something for everyone! Play the 18 hole mini-golf
course, while others take the train ride or have fun on the merry-go-round and
in the playground. There's bountiful burgers and home-baked cakes in our coffee
shop or bring your own picnic and make use of our free gas barbecue facilities.
Check out the Tree House Playground.
Also learn about the ‘Macadamia Nuts’ - the worldwide popular native Australian.
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NSW Tours •
Outback • Eco •
Adventure • National Tours |
More tour operators can be found listed on
Far North Coast / Northern Rivers
Tours
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Air T&G
• Hangar No1, Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport, BALLINA NSW
• Ph: 02 6681 4915 • Mobile: 0419 673 852 • Fax: 02 6681 4916 •
• AIR T&G operates from the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, providing exclusive
heli tours and aerial services to the far north coast NSW. Experience some of
Australia's most pristine coastline and hinterland. Available 7 days a week.
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Airport
Travel Services
• Ph: 02 6686 8385 •
• Licensed travel agency of North Coast
Airline Services, Ballina airport's professional ground handling service.
Located at the terminal in Ballina Airport, we provide a complete reservations,
ticketing, and information service for travellers flying from Far Northern NSW
to any location within Australia or to International destinations. Additionally,
we provide a total information, reservations & ticketing service for travellers
wishing to holiday in or travel to Far Northern NSW.
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BALLINA-BYRON TOURS |
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 Still the Best Value on the N.S.W. North Coast
Ballina-Byron
Tours
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329 River St, BALLINA NSW 2478
• Freecall: 1800 028 528 • Mobile: 0419 437 937
• Fax: 02 6686 8011 •
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Ballina-Byron Tours is an 8 day / 7
night touring holiday for seniors of the beautiful far North Coast of New South Wales.
You'll be touring in luxury air conditioned, modern coaches to ensure your
maximum comfort and safety throughout your holiday.
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Ballina Kayak Tours
• Ph: 02 6685 3722 •
• Guided half day eco tour through
Ballina’s amazing waterways… be amazed as we paddle alongside bottlenose
dolphins… explore mangrove forests… watch sea eagles soar above us…hang out with
the pelicans… & when that all gets too much, pull up on a calm white sandy beach
for a break.
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Get Lost 4WD Tours
• BALLINA NSW 2478 • Ph: 02 6686 5113 • Mobile: 0437 865 115 •
• Nature based 4WD tours through
National Parks and hinterland areas. On road or off road. Waterfalls, rainforest
bushwalking, magical vistas. Only two to four passengers so we an adjust our
itinerary to suit your requirements. Extended Tag along tours ranging from
weekend to extended Outback adventures are also provided by Get Lost 4wd Tours.
Tour itinerary is flexible and self design tours are available upon request.
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Richmond River Cruises
• Regatta Ave, BALLINA NSW 2478 • Ph: 02 6687 5688 (Bookings essential) •
Mobile: 0412 640 350 (Bookings can
also be made at the Ballina Visitor Centre)
• Enjoy 2 hour cruises on ‘The
Princess’ - with Devonshire tea/coffee and a light hearted commentary on the
history of the river. ‘The Princess’ is also available for charters.
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Ballina / Byron Gateway Airport
• Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is serviced by three carriers, Regional Express,
Virgin Blue and Jetstar who operate comprehensive daily flight schedules between
Sydney and Ballina, and Ballina and Melbourne, providing friendly and efficient
check–in and baggage handling services.
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Ballina Shire
Advocate
• 191-199 River St, BALLINA NSW 2478 • Ph: 02 6686 0022
• Regional newspaper, includes
community news and events, classified for jobs, property and local services.
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Transport: National
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NSW |
Ballina
Airport Transfers
• Ph: 02 6686 9999 (Taxi) • Ph: 1800 992 066 (Limousines)
• Travel in chauffeur driven style with
Ballina Airport Transfers. If you are visiting the beautiful Byron Bay, Ballina
& Lismore areas, why not travel door to door in air-conditioned comfort and
style? Our transfers to Byron Bay are the cheapest because we charge per vehicle
not per head unlike shuttle bus transfers. Choose to travel by taxi, maxi taxi
or limousine!!
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Blanch’s Bus Company
• 5 De Havilland Crescent, BALLINA NSW 2478
• Ph: 02 6686 2144 (24 hour timetable info line) •
• Blanch’s provide comprehensive school
and route services in and around Ballina, Lennox Head, Suffolk Park, Byron Bay,
Mullumbimby and Bangalow. Blanch’s
provide transport services to major local events such as The East Coast Blues &
Roots Festival (Easter), Splendour In The Grass (July) and Byron Bay New Years
Eve. Also bus charter hire.
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North Coast Airline Services
• Ph: 02 6686 8385 •
• North Coast Airline Services
operating out of Ballina Airport, providing ground handling services, Customer
Service and Check-In, cargo handling, flight planning, weather observations and
reporting, charter aircraft handling and travel agency services.
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Steve’s Tours
• 2 Honeysuckle Drv, BYRON BAY NSW 2481
Ph: 0414 660 031(Ballina Shuttle)
• Provides airport transfers to Byron
Bay.
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Xcede Transport Solutions
• Ph: 02 6620 9200
• Provide a cost-effective and reliable
shuttle bus and limousine service to Byron Bay, New South Wales. We have regular
shuttle services to Coolangatta and Ballina Airports and we also have limousine
services to Brisbane and Lismore airports.
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Distance to Ballina
• Following are some approximate distances by
road to Ballina:
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Distances given are only approximation, they should be verified with the appropriate
map. |
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BallinaWeb
• Travel
• Ph: 02 6681 5272 • Mobile: 0419 437 937
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• Travel News - Travel Links - Travel
Warnings.
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ballina.info
• For all the information you need
about Ballina.
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