Ballina Visitor Information Centre (NSW)
Accredited NSW Visitor Information Centre – Ballina Shire
The Ballina VIC is the major coastal visitor hub for the Northern Rivers, providing maps, touring advice, accommodation guidance, and regional information for both the coast and hinterland.
- Name: Ballina Visitor Information Centre
- Address: 6–8 River Street, Ballina NSW 2478
- Phone: 1800 777 666
- Hours: Typically 7 days, approx. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Hours vary seasonally; centre is open daily except major public holidays.) - Rating: 4.6 from 189 reviews
- Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre
- Operated by: Ballina Shire Council
- LGA: Ballina Shire
The centre sits on the Richmond River foreshore, close to the CBD, riverfront paths, and the Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum.
Areas the Ballina Visitor Information Centre Caters For
The Ballina VIC services the entire Ballina Coast & Hinterland region, including both coastal and inland destinations.
1. Ballina Township & Richmond River
- Ballina CBD
- River Street precinct
- Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum
- Richmond River foreshore walks
- Fawcett Park & Missingham Park
- Ballina Marina & boating facilities
2. Ballina Beaches & Coastline
- Shelly Beach
- Lighthouse Beach (Ballina Head)
- Angels Beach
- Sharpes Beach
- Flat Rock
- Skennars Head coastal lookouts
3. Lennox Head
- Lennox Point & Pat Morton Lookout
- Lake Ainsworth
- Seven Mile Beach
- Surfing, walking tracks, and coastal reserves
4. Alstonville Plateau & Hinterland
(Shared coverage with the Alstonville VIC)
- Alstonville village
- Wollongbar
- Teven & Tintenbar
- Killen Falls
- Victoria Park Nature Reserve (Big Scrub rainforest)
5. Northern Rivers Touring Region
The Ballina VIC provides guidance for broader regional travel, including:
- Byron Bay (general info; Byron has its own VIC)
- Bangalow
- Lismore
- Nightcap National Park
- Minyon Falls
- Hinterland food, farm, and produce trails
Services Provided
- Maps, brochures, and regional guides
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Coastal and hinterland touring advice
- Whale‑watching, surfing, and marine activity info
- Event and festival information
- Souvenirs, books, and local artisan products
- Assistance with tours and local operators
Summary
The Ballina Visitor Information Centre is the primary accredited VIC for the Ballina Coast & Hinterland, servicing Ballina, Lennox Head, Skennars Head, Alstonville Plateau, and the wider Northern Rivers touring region. It is a high‑traffic, full‑service centre located on the Richmond River with strong visitor ratings.