Relaxing Haven
Wollongbar
My favourites
Relaxed garden atmosphere, friendly service, and great food! The gift store offers local produce and souvenirs, and there's room to stretch your legs as you stroll around the garden.
27 locals recommend
Summerland Farm
253 Wardell RdRelaxed garden atmosphere, friendly service, and great food! The gift store offers local produce and souvenirs, and there's room to stretch your legs as you stroll around the garden.
Che Bon Restaurant Ballina
37/41 Cherry StYes, yes, yes! The best meal in town! Just book it!
A big yes! Start near the middle at Hosana and ride an almost flat trail through a tunnel, past villages, across farmland, returning to Hosana for a nice meal. Hosana sometimes has live music from local musicians and a great vibe to relax the afternoon away amongst farm animals. Take your swimmers for the waterslide:)
Northern Rivers Rail Trail - The Tweed section (24 km)
A big yes! Start near the middle at Hosana and ride an almost flat trail through a tunnel, past villages, across farmland, returning to Hosana for a nice meal. Hosana sometimes has live music from local musicians and a great vibe to relax the afternoon away amongst farm animals. Take your swimmers for the waterslide:)
There are many weekend markets on the North Coast - a web search will show you the dates for each town. My favourite is the Bangalow markets on the 4th Sunday of each month. Allow plenty of time as you'll want to roam through the shops in town as well. Take an appetite for the great food on offer!
Bangalow Showgrounds
There are many weekend markets on the North Coast - a web search will show you the dates for each town. My favourite is the Bangalow markets on the 4th Sunday of each month. Allow plenty of time as you'll want to roam through the shops in town as well. Take an appetite for the great food on offer!
Cities and Towns
Offering beach or river walks, sports and views, Ballina is 20 minutes from home and a great day out. Pack a picnic or dine out - there's lots of great eateries. Take some retail therapy with a stroll through River St shops or a visit to Ballina Fair and Ballina Central.
38 locals recommend
Ballina
Offering beach or river walks, sports and views, Ballina is 20 minutes from home and a great day out. Pack a picnic or dine out - there's lots of great eateries. Take some retail therapy with a stroll through River St shops or a visit to Ballina Fair and Ballina Central.
Lennox Head
Popular tourist destination with a great holiday vibe. Beautiful beaches, lighthouse walk, abundant food options, music and the iconic Beach Hotel. 25-30 minutes drive
113 locals recommend
Byron Bay
Popular tourist destination with a great holiday vibe. Beautiful beaches, lighthouse walk, abundant food options, music and the iconic Beach Hotel. 25-30 minutes drive
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Mullumbimby Farmers Market
51 Main Arm RdPete's golf tracks
Recently revitalised and now immaculate 9 hole Teven Valley Golf Course is every golfers dream, and less than a 10 minute drive. See more here https://tevenvalleygolfcourse.com.au/
12 locals recommend
Teven Valley Golf Course
1684 Eltham RdRecently revitalised and now immaculate 9 hole Teven Valley Golf Course is every golfers dream, and less than a 10 minute drive. See more here https://tevenvalleygolfcourse.com.au/
Byron Bay Golf Club
62 Broken Head RdThe best 18 holes in the area. Stay away from the water!
Great course, pro shop, facilities, restaurant - a good day out with your mates. 18 holes
10 locals recommend
Ballina Golf and Sports Club
Jameson AvenueGreat course, pro shop, facilities, restaurant - a good day out with your mates. 18 holes
Casino Golf Club
147 West StLismore Workers Golf Club
Adventure and Sightseeing
Park at the Shaws Bay Hotel, take an easy flat walk along the north wall, followed by a calm relaxing dip in the bay and lay on the beach, then wrap that sarong around you and head into hotel to mix with the locals and listen to live music. Good times.
14 locals recommend
Shaws Bay
Park at the Shaws Bay Hotel, take an easy flat walk along the north wall, followed by a calm relaxing dip in the bay and lay on the beach, then wrap that sarong around you and head into hotel to mix with the locals and listen to live music. Good times.
Looking for a little exercise? The Lennox Ballina Coastal Path is approx 13km long and classified easy, with a few sharp climbs. Well worth it for the views on the way and the endorphins! Can be walked or contact Ballina Byron Bike Hire for an easier option.
Ballina Byron Bike Hire
Looking for a little exercise? The Lennox Ballina Coastal Path is approx 13km long and classified easy, with a few sharp climbs. Well worth it for the views on the way and the endorphins! Can be walked or contact Ballina Byron Bike Hire for an easier option.
Approximately 9km of mountain-bike specific trails to suit a variety of abilities. Located between Alstonville and Ballina.
Duck Creek Mountain Bike park
Bruxner HighwayApproximately 9km of mountain-bike specific trails to suit a variety of abilities. Located between Alstonville and Ballina.