Ballina guide

Ballina is a town in northern New South Wales and the seat of the Ballina Shire Council Local Government Area on the North Coast, New South Wales, Australia. It had a population of 16,477 in the 2006 Census.

Ballina is located on the Pacific Highway, and was established on the northern shore of the Richmond River near Cape Byron, Australia's most easterly point, in the 1840s. Ballina boasts some of the most beautiful surfing beaches and picturesque headlands on the east coast of Australia, such as Angel's Beach. It is approximately 750 km (466 mi) north of Sydney and 205 km (127 mi) south of Brisbane. It is home to the World's Largest Prawn (made of concrete and fibreglass).

Ballina is situated on the mouth of the Richmond River, which was an important transport route for the region for the first 100 years after settlement. The river and its estuaries abound with marine wildlife and used for recreational fishing and water sports.

 


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    Today, 13:46

  • WesternPeople

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    Today, 13:10

  • IMPGirl

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    Today, 11:24

  • IMPGirl

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    Today, 11:22

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    Today, 11:20

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    Today, 10:29

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    Today, 10:19

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    Today, 09:58

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