Ballina to Brisbane road trip: Distance, time & best stops
Ballina to Brisbane drive: Byron Bay attractions
Without such coastal diversions, the Pacific Motorway passes atmospheric Newrybar and food-focused Bangalow. If heading into Byron Bay, leave the highway at Ewingsdale.
Byron Bay hot air ballooning tours lift off from here, at The Farm Byron Bay.
Top Byron Bay activities include brewery tours, art and wine classes and turtle snorkelling tours.
8 amazing Byron Bay experiences worth booking today
- Experience the region’s glorious natural landscapes from above – on a hot air balloon ride.
- Go kayaking with dolphins – and get much closer to them than on a boat tour 🐬.
- Learn to surf – on a half day surf lesson 🏄♀️.
- Discover the local secrets – let a guide show you the hidden beaches and waterfalls 🏖️.
- Go on a three habitat wildlife safari – spotting koalas, kangaroos and flying foxes 🐨🦘.
- See glowworms light up the World Heritage-listed rainforest.
- Explore the Byron Bay hinterland – including the rainforest walk to Minyon Falls.
- Taste craft beers and spirits – on a tour of Byron’s breweries and distilleries 🍻.
- Also try… Skydives | Sea-kayaking | Whale-watching.
For Byron Bay accommodation, consider the beachside Cavvanbah, the Bayview Beachfront Apartments and the Ingenia Byron Bay holiday park.
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