2011 Television Advertising Campaign

Ballina Council has several positive marketing initiatives underway with the introduction of the locals rewards campaign; launched on Wednesday 16th November, road side signage and a free listing website www.discoverballina.com.au In fact, as part of this alliance with Ballina Council, Ballina Chamber of Commerce and Industry, NRT and Ballina Tourism and Hospitality are launching a television advertising campaign promoting the Ballina region. This starts on the 20th of November, running for four weeks. This television ad reaches from Coffs Harbour to SE Queensland and the Gold Coast. This forms a part of our combined strategy to maxamise the opportunities from the opening of the Ballina Bypass.

Visit Ballina - a refreshing alternative

Visit Ballina Coast and Hinterland, Northern Rivers NSW, where you get more than just a holiday. You’ll be welcomed to a journey of natural experiences that will refresh your mind, body and soul. Get in touch with nature from litteral rainforrests with flowing waterfalls and swimming holes, stunning white surf beaches, calming bays, a natural tee tree lake, rolling country vistas and quaint villages.

Discover a smorgasboard of tantilizing fresh local produce from local food markets or experience some tasty treats our internationally renowned chefs dish up at the many cafes and restaurants throughout the shire. You may even choose to treat yourself to some serious pampering at one of our day spas or simply enjoy some retail therapy whilst the kids enjoy the many activities and attractions on offer.

Discover all this magical region has to offer. You may even discover a little more about yourself. Your journey begins here.

Where is Ballina

Ballina is the main coastal town on the far north coast of New South Wales, Australia, situated on the stretch of coast between Byron Bay to the north and Evans Head to the south.

Getting here -

Ballina is around 190 kms south of Brisbane and 92 kms South of Coolangatta. The drive from the Gold Coast Airport is less than 1 hour.

By air -

Ballina has its own airport, just 5 minutes from the town centre. Flights are available to and from Sydney with Virgin Australia, Rex and Jetstar. Flights to and from Melbourne are with Jetstar and run several times a week. Newcastle flights are with Rex. A flight from Sydney takes around 1.5 hours.

Shuttle buses that service the Ballina Byron Airport will also drop off in town if the visitors don't have a need for wheels while in town. If you want to get out and have a decent explore of what's on offer around our region, go to the markets at the Channon, go to Nimbin etc then they could always pick up a reliable and affordable Ballina Byron rental car from the arrivals terminal of the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.

By road -

If you are travelling by car the following times will give you an idea of how long the trip will take factoring a couple of short stops.