Ballina, Byron Bay and the surrounding areas really do have a lot to offer. Here, we’ve listed some of the top attractions and activities you can enjoy when holidaying in the region next with your family. So once you’ve booked your Byron Bay hostel or Ballina accommodation, and are thinking about the activities you can enjoy on your trip, you may want to consider our list of top picks:

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• Visit the lighthouse- The lighthouse at Byron Bay is a magnificent sight at the top of a cliff. Surrounded by beautiful beaches and bushland, it’s an iconic piece of Byron and a great viewpoint from which you can catch a glimpse of dolphins or sea turtles if your lucky. The Lighthouse is also located on Australia’s most easterly point which you can walk to from the lighthouse.
• The Crystal Castle- The crystal castle is an amazing place with acres of pristine gardens filled with enormous pieces of crystal imported from exotic locations from all over the world. There are may Buddhist statues and water features, making the site very peaceful. The size of the crystals are amazing and the landscape is just breath-taking.
• Go fishing-This area has some wonderful places to fish and offers Deep Sea and calm water fishing. Book yourself on a fishing tour to learn how to catch a winner!
• Kayaking and other water activities- Ballina and Byron Bay offer world class views to be experienced from the water. Take a leisurely kayak with the family, or join a group for a more structured session and course.
• Whale watching-This is a popular activity many enjoy when holidaying in the region. There is nothing else like being on a peaceful boat ride and experiencing these majestic creatures close up. This is guaranteed to make your holiday one you’ll never forget.
• Killen Falls-Killen Falls is just a short drive from Ballina and a great place to see some incredible water falls unlike anything else. There are some great bush walking tracks to choose from too, depending on how far you want to walk.
• Lennox Head-Lennox Head has some great surf beaches and is home to one of Australia’s biggest and longest warm water surf breaks.For calmer waters perfect for young children, Ballina is ideal. Shelly Beach tidal pool is one place that is great to take littlies for a day of sunshine and surf. The Missingham Beach areas and Shawes Bay also offer calmer waters for swimming and paddling.

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Ballina and Byron Bay really do have some wonderful sites and outdoor activities to offer. So whether you have booked your accommodation at one of the many luxurious hotels in Byron, or have decided on booking accommodation at a family motel in Ballina,  I hope our list of some of the best places to see and visit has given you some inspiration for the next time you decide to visit this beautiful part of Australia.