Things to do in Ballina
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Naval & Maritime Museum
Behind the information centre, this museum is where you will find the amazing remains of a balsawood raft that drifted across the Pacific from Ecuador as part of the Las Balsas expedition in 1973.
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Evolution Espresso Bar
Sniff hard enough and the fresh coffee aroma emanating from this cool little cafe might lead you off the highway.
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Richmond River Cruises
This is the most established cruise service and is also wheelchair friendly. It offers lunch and dinner cruises, as well as morning and afternoon tea cruises.
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Big Prawn
The Big Prawn is beached unceremoniously next to a transit centre at the town’s southern entry. It’s only worth stopping at if you need seafood from the co-op below.
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Out of the Blue
The good views of Shaw's Bay complement the huge variety of fresh seafood and daily specials at this popular restaurant. Lots of daily specials.
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Noodle Paradise
One of several cheap and cheerful takeaways on this little strip. Singapore fried noodles with extra peppers and garlic will have you singing.
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La Cucina di Vino
Water views and an open corner locale make this Italian restaurant an excellent venue for a long lunch. Short on time? There's pizza too.
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Jack Ransom Cycles
Ballina's many waterways are lined with paths. This place rents bikes from $20 per day.
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Pelican 181
A breezy fish-and-chips restaurant and takeaway right on the river. Prawn baguettes are irresistible for many.
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Ice Creamery Internet Café
Sip a good banana smoothie or an espresso while you surf the internet ($1 per 5 minutes).
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Healthy Noodle Bar
One of several cheap and cheerful takeaways on this little strip.
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Aboriginal Cultural Concepts
Get an indigenous insight into the local area on these heritage tours exploring mythological sights along Bundjalung Coast. The three-hour bush tucker tour is popular.
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