Ballina airport is situated just over 5km’s from the town of Ballina in New South Wales. It is a major airport for the region servicing both Byron Bay and Lismore. Jetstar, Regional Express and Virgin Blue operate flights to Melbourne and Sydney on a regular basis.
Ballina is home to a famous Australian tourist attraction, the world’s largest prawn which is perched on top of the Ballina’s Transit Centre and provides a great photo opportunity.
Ballina is surrounded by 32km’s of white, sandy beaches and seemingly endless, crystal waterways, boasting some of the most beautiful surfing beaches and picturesque headlands on the east coast of Australia. Ballina is not only a holiday destination purely for relaxation but also for those who love experiencing the wilderness in many different forms whether by boat, four-wheel drive or hiking through the natural wonderlands.