Renee's Guidebook to the Ballina/Lismore/Byron Shires
Beach, food & vibe
A local village with a happy vibe. Great little shops, cafes and restaurants. Beach is patrolled during school holidays and weekends.
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Lennox Head
A local village with a happy vibe. Great little shops, cafes and restaurants. Beach is patrolled during school holidays and weekends.
Ballina is a coastal town where the Richmond River meets the sea. Various patrolled beaches, cafes, restaurants and small shopping centres.
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Ballina
Ballina is a coastal town where the Richmond River meets the sea. Various patrolled beaches, cafes, restaurants and small shopping centres.
Byron Bay is a well known centre for surfing. It is a must do for the food scene and the lighthouse walk is a favourite.
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Byron Bay
Byron Bay is a well known centre for surfing. It is a must do for the food scene and the lighthouse walk is a favourite.
Evans is a short drive away with some great beaches and walks.
Evans Head Beach, Broadwater NSW, Australia
Evans is a short drive away with some great beaches and walks.
Food scene
Worth a visit to wander around! Great food & drinks scene. If you want a table it’s an idea to book ahead in busy times. Children’s playground, little quaint nursery, farm activities. Nice for a leisurely coffee or long lunch.
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The Farm Byron Bay
11 Ewingsdale RdWorth a visit to wander around! Great food & drinks scene. If you want a table it’s an idea to book ahead in busy times. Children’s playground, little quaint nursery, farm activities. Nice for a leisurely coffee or long lunch.
A restaurant of high quality! Set in the seaside village of Lennox Head, Shelter uses local, seasonal produce and suppliers to create a pleasing dining experience.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shelter Lennox
41 Pacific ParadeA restaurant of high quality! Set in the seaside village of Lennox Head, Shelter uses local, seasonal produce and suppliers to create a pleasing dining experience.
Great spot on weekends for fresh pastries and coffee, with a deli attached or dine in for an upmarket dining experiences.
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Harvest Newrybar
18 Old Pacific HwyGreat spot on weekends for fresh pastries and coffee, with a deli attached or dine in for an upmarket dining experiences.
A little rustic cafe, using local produce and suppliers. Delicious food and coffee. A local favourite.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Belle General
12 Shelly Beach RdA little rustic cafe, using local produce and suppliers. Delicious food and coffee. A local favourite.
Hey Lady Diner
Great place for happy hour.
A quaint restaurant with views over the ocean. Very popular with locals and travellers alike.
Capiche
A quaint restaurant with views over the ocean. Very popular with locals and travellers alike.
Great local Peruvian restaurant. Happy hour 3-5pm Wednesday through to Sunday.
Bonito Peruvian Eatery
Great local Peruvian restaurant. Happy hour 3-5pm Wednesday through to Sunday.
Happy hour anytime
Take a distillery tour and enjoy the botanicals along the way in the rainforest. Well worth a visit.
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Cape Byron Distillery
80 St Helena RdTake a distillery tour and enjoy the botanicals along the way in the rainforest. Well worth a visit.
Local Family Activities
Summerland House Farm has a small children’s wet playground (free entry), a park, small putt putt golf, cafe, local produce, gift shop and nursery. Close to Wollongbar, 10 minutes from property.
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Summerland Farm
253 Wardell RdSummerland House Farm has a small children’s wet playground (free entry), a park, small putt putt golf, cafe, local produce, gift shop and nursery. Close to Wollongbar, 10 minutes from property.
Fabulous whale and sea life tour!! Highly recommended during April to October.
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Out Of The Blue Adventures Byron Bay
80 Jonson StFabulous whale and sea life tour!! Highly recommended during April to October.
Spa/Food & Drinks
A beautiful spa space with hot/cold pools and saunas. Lovely place to rest and unwind as a couple or with friends.
The Banya
A beautiful spa space with hot/cold pools and saunas. Lovely place to rest and unwind as a couple or with friends.