Ballina to Gold Coast road trip: Distance, time & stops

Ballina to Gold Coast drive: Byron Bay attractions

Otherwise, the route continues through charming Newrybar and food-centric Bangalow. But if going into Byron, leave the highway at Ewingsdale. Byron Bay hot air ballooning tours take off from here, at The Farm Byron Bay.

The best Byron Bay activities include brewery tours, art and wine classes and turtle snorkelling tours.

For Byron Bay accommodation, try the seaside Cavvanbah, the Bayview Beachfront Apartments and the Ingenia Byron Bay holiday park.

Next section: Tweed Coast road trip attractions.