Ballina is situated at the mouth of the Richmond River on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, and boasts some of the most beautiful surfing beaches and picturesque headlands on the east coast of Australia. The township of Ballina on the northern bank of the beautiful Richmond River is bordered by North Creek and The Canal, in fact making Ballina an Island. East Ballina takes in the area between the Pacific Ocean and North Creek and its picturesque creeks and lagoons.Just 25 minutes' drive from Byron Bay, Ballina is the ideal base for exploring this fascinating part of the world. Ballina is famous for its friendly, laid-back ambiance, seemingly endless waterways, quality fishing, mouthwatering seafood, legendary surf breaks and, of course, those incredible beaches. Accommodation in Ballina includes hotel accommodation, affordable Ballina motels, boutique bed and breakfast accomodation and holiday apartment accommodation.