Wildlife, Waterways & Walking
Fozie's Fishing Adventures - Credit: Destination NSW

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Open leg route
39.4KM / 24.5MI (Est. travel time 36 minutes)

Enjoy a fun-filled family day out on the Ballina Coast and Hinterland.

If your kids love all creatures great and small, adventures on the water and rainforest ambles, look no further. This one-day itinerary takes in the wildlife, waterways and walks of the Ballina Coast and Hinterland, from whale-watching cruises and hand-feeding farm animals to lake kayaking and nocturnal animal spotting.
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Newrybar

Start your day surrounded by the green rolling hills and macadamia fields of Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, home to a fantastic animal farm.

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Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - Credit: Destination NSW
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Sights & Activities

Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Destination NSW
419 Hinterland Way, Knockrow, New South Wales, Australia, 2479
(02) 6687 8432
info@byronbaywildlifesanctuary.com.au
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Public Toilet, Parents Room, Picnic Area
Picnic Area, Cafe, Barbeque, Kiosk
Public Toilet
Birdwatching, WiFi
$19 ~ $29.50 AUD*
Parking
* Animal and Adventure Park Admission

Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in Knockrow is where animals, kids’ activities and sweet treats are a winning combination.

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Alstonville

En route to Ballina, make a pit stop at Summerland Farm to taste delicious produce, meet farm animals and soak up the hinterland scenery.

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Summerland Farm - Credit: Destination NSW
Arrive via car from Alstonville21KM / 13MI ~ Approximately 19 minutes
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Sights & Activities

Summerland Farm
253 Wardell Road, Alstonville, New South Wales, Australia, 2477
(02) 6628 0610
hello@summerlandfarm.com.au
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Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss., Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access
Ambulant Access, Public Toilet, Parents Room, Non-smoking, Picnic Area
Picnic Area, Cafe, Kiosk
Public Toilet
WiFi
$3 ~ $5 AUD*
Parking, Coach Parking
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss., Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Accessible for Hearing Impairment, Catering for High Support, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
* Entry fee to Adventure Playground. Additional activities pay as you go. Restaurant, retail outlets and cafe free entry. Family and annual passes are available.

Summerland House Farm is a 'must do' attraction in the Northern Rivers. There is something for everyone. A day at Summerland House Farm has fun

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Ballina

After a photo op with the iconic Big Prawn, explore the glorious waterways surrounding Ballina with Fozie's Fishing Adventures.

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Fozie's Fishing Adventures - Credit: Destination NSW
Arrive via car from Ballina14KM / 9MI ~ Approximately 12 minutes
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Fozie's Fishing Adventures
Destination NSW
Boatharbour Road, West Ballina, New South Wales, Australia, 2478
0427 834 376
info@foziesfishing.com.au
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Fishing

Come along for a full-day game fishing trip out at sea, its quite the adventure!

Big Prawn
Ballina Shire Council
507 River Street, West Ballina, New South Wales, Australia, 2478
(02) 6618 5600
discover@ballina.nsw.gov.au
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Free Entry

Ballina's Big Prawn is another of Australia's iconic big things. Built in 1989, the Big Prawn has undergone a makeover and reopened in 2013.

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Shaws Bay

For more H20 action, hire a kayak from Beachworkz to discover tranquil Shaws Bay.

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Kayak hire from Beachworkz - Credit: Destination NSW
Arrive via car from Shaws Bay3KM / 2MI ~ Approximately 3 minutes
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Sights & Activities

Shaws Bay
Ballina Shire Council
Compton Drive, East Ballina, New South Wales, Australia, 2478
1800 777 666
discover@ballina.nsw.gov.au
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Boating, Canoeing/Kayaking, Snorkelling, Swimming, Walks

Shaws Bay has always been a popular spot for leisure activities such as picnicking, swimming, snorkelling, canoeing and walking.

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Ballina

Return to Ballina to end your epic day out with a night-time eco-tour through the rainforest spotting nocturnal animals.

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Credit: Vision Walks Eco Tours
Arrive via car from Ballina2KM / 1MI ~ Approximately 2 minutes
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Vision Walks Eco Tours Ballina
6-8 River Street, Ballina, New South Wales, Australia, 2478
0405 275 743
info@visionwalks.com
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Vision Walks provide tours in the Byron Bay area that help you to connect with the natural environment and explore local life, far from the

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