Getting to Ballina Shire
Centred on an island at the mouth of the Richmond River, Ballina is a little over an hour by plane from Sydney and just a short hop from Brisbane.
The area is serviced by regional and national airlines, with the Byron Ballina Airport located 5km from the Ballina CBD.
There is also several bus companies providing transport into Ballina or you can rent a car from any major town and explore the wonders of the Northern Rivers.
Driving
As Brisbane is only 180km from Ballina, it takes about 2.5 hours to beach hop down the Pacific Highway.
From the south, you can follow the Pacific Highway exploring the coastal route to Ballina.
Another option is to tour the hinterland following the New England Highway through to Tenterfield and taking the Bruxner Highway to Ballina.
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
Southern Cross Drive, about 5km from Ballina CBD
Facilities: VIP/Business Lounge, licensed cafe, ATM, car storage, car rental, taxis, limousines and coach transfers. For further information check out http://www.ballina.nsw.gov.au
Airport Shuttle Services
Airport Transfers Byron Bay - 6685 5008
Byron Easybus - 6685 8881
Steve's Tours - 6685 4871
Local Bus Services
Blanch's (Ballina - Lennox Head - Byron Bay) : 02 6686 2144
Kirklands Coaches (Ballina - Lismore) : 1300 367 077
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