Things to do and see in Ballina (Page 2 of 3)

Thursday Plantation	Kayaking Tours	The Big Prawn	Beaches
Main Street	Court House	Maritime Museum	Fenwick House
Pioneer Memorial	Rotary Lookout	Light House	Macadamia Castle
Macadamia Magic	River Cruises	Father Mac's Puddings	Northern Rivers Brewing
Water Sports	Bike Hire	Ballina Ocean Tours	Ocean Pirate
Light Wing Flights	Skydiving	Horse Riding	Surf School

Pioneer Memorial Park
Located immediately over Missingham Bridge from Ballina. The Ballina cemetry was originally established here due to to the high ground. The first recorded burial in old East Ballina cemetery is that of Pearson Simpson on 26th May, 1853. In 1915 graves were transferred to the new Ballina cemetery. It was not until 1963 that this Pioneer Park was established under a special act of Parliament. The old headstones being used to create a historic walk. Owing to the large number of shipping disasters, many sea captains and crew were buried within this cemetery - a grim reminder of Australia's historic past.

In the 1950s (after there had been no new burials since 1915) it was decided to build a wall containing all the historic headstones.

Macadamia Castle
Phone (02) 6687 8432
On the Pacific Highway between Ballina & Byron Bay, Knockrow NSW 2479 Australia
Mini Golf, Animal Park, Bush Furniture, Coffee Shop & Gift Shop.
http://www.macadamiacastlecom.au/

M.V. Richmond Princess has been cruising the Richmond River from Ballina since 1981. Our continuous maintenance and upgrade program offers passenger safety and comfort in all weather cycles. “The Princess” operates regular 2-hour Devonshire Tea/coffee cruises each week that deviate along the magnificent Richmond. So, relax and enjoy the environment while the crew dispense old-fashioned table service and the Skipper relates a light-hearted commentary that brings to life the vibrant history of the river. “The Princess” is available for group charters, birthday parties, weddings or anniversaries at any time. Please contact us for details of our cruise and menu varieties. Our food is delicious! — “Welcome Aboard!”

Make your

booking at the

Leisure-Lee Office

Rotary Lookout
The major novelty value is trying to read a bronze map with directions (the usual trick for lookouts). There have been walls constructed with PVC piping which, if you look through the piping you see the particular coastal feature which is the novel educational appeal.

The Ballina Lighthouse must be one of the smallest lighthouses on the Australian coast. First established in 1866 it turned automatic in 1926 and is located in a park near the water. It was built to a design by the prominent Colonial Architect, James Barnet.

Although other tower lenses in Australia have been changed to plastic, the Ballina tower is still operating with it’s original Chance Bros. lens.

Father Mac’s Heavenly Puddings 9 Perry Street, Alstonville, 2477.
An enterprise of the Alstonville Catholic Church - Quality puddings made only with quality ingredients, proudly Australian owned and made mostly by volunteers - Available all year round - No home should be without one.
Visitors and coach tours welcome. Please phone for appointments.
Phone: (02) 6628 5474

Northern Rivers Brewing Company

57 Northcott Cresc,
Russellton Industrial Estate,
Alstonville, 2477.

Ph: (02) 6628 8737

Email: sales@nrbrewing.com.au
Web Site: http://www.nrbrewing.com.au/

Cellar door sales, Guided Tours & Tastings.

We make beer the way it used to be made.

Each recipe is designed to give certain flavours, aroma, colour, bitterness, mouthfeel and head retention.

It's all about choice and enjoying a beer on any occasion!

This is but a brief look at a few of the highlights of Ballina.

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