Nestled among palm-filled gardens you will discover at us Skennars Head, we are just minutes from some of the country’s finest surfing beaches and abundant fishing grounds. Located just off the spectacular Coast Road between the resort towns of Ballina and Lennox Head. BIG4 Ballina Headlands Holiday Park is an ideal place to stay, while you explore the scenic coast and hinterland of the Northern Rivers. Take a 20 minute drive to Byron Bay and see the beautiful sites that this town is well renowned for. Experience the charm of Bangalow or the ecclectic town of Nimbin, all a short drive away.

The Northern Rivers region has a great range of attractions:

  Local produce, farm & food trails, seafood & markets
  Fantastic cafés and restaurants with great views
  Golf courses and bowling clubs
  Antique shops, museums and galleries
  Rock pools or water slides
  Enjoy the local bowling alley and playgrounds

Lake Ainsworth at Lennox Head is a perfect place for some sailing or canoeing or a BBQ by the water. Our fabulous hinterland has many waterfalls, walking tracks and wildlife to experience. There are delightful farm, distillery, brewery & plantation tours, mazes to explore and the Crystal Castle, Summerland House Farm and Macadamia Castle all offer a great day out.

If you seek adventure you can try Kite Surfing or tandem hang gliding over our beautiful coastline, horse ride or 4wd on the beach at Seven Mile Beach, Lennox Head or South Ballina. The Ballina coast and hinterland has ample potential to offer you and your family the holiday experience that you want and deserve.

  Walking track to Beach: Please see Reception for a map of walking or bike track to beach and headlands. Approx. 15 minute walk to swimming/surfing beach, scenic headland walk back to park. 

  Ballina Fair Cinemas: Movie guide on view at Reception or call 66869091 Adults $14.00 Child $10.00 Concessions/Students $12.00 Wednesday sessions $10.00. Online Movie Guide

  The Macadamia Castle: Animal nursery, mini golf, playground, local products and cafe. Located at Knockrow just off  the Pacific Highway between Byron Bay & Ballina. Great for kids age 2-12. 66878432

  Thursday Plantation: Factory tour & shop, café, Sculpture garden walk and Tea Tree maze. Located 1km north of Ballina on Pacific Highway.

  Teven Golf Course: Experience an inexpensive, award winning 9 holes of golf with pleasant surroundings or for a new challenge, Footgolf. Located just west of Tintenbar.

  Paul’s Fishing: Learn the art of beach fishing. 4 hour fishing excursions on a beautiful open beach. All legal catches prepared and chilled. All bait, tackle and licences provided. Paul 0407416575.

  Local Markets: Markets are held every Sunday on a rotating basis. 1st –Byron Bay, 2nd – Lennox Head & The Channon, 3rd – Ballina, 4th – Bangalow, 5th- Lennox Head. See Reception for directions.

  Dining Out Guide – Available in cabin compendiums, or see Reception for a copy or some suggestions.

  Ballina Waterslides –Great entertainment for the kids 66863771

 Summerland House Farm: Features a kids water park, mini golf, tractor farm tour, regional food showcase, beautiful gardens, Nursery and Gift shop all staffed by people with disabilities. Free admission. 66280610 www.summerlandhousefarm.com.au

 The Farm: Offers guided or self-guided tours of The Farm, gaining first hand knowledge of their farming practices and the opportunity to interact with the farm animals. Let the kids use up their energy in the playground whilst you enjoy a coffee and some in house bakery goods! Free admission. 66847888 www.thefarmbyronbay.com.au

  Byron Bay Lighthouse: Enjoy the views from the most Easterly point in Australia, with ample photo opportunities.

  National Parks: Enjoy some of the fantastic walks available in our rainforests or simply watch the waterfalls. See Reception for detailed maps.

  Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum: Explore our history of the "Port of Ballina" at the museum with a range of intriguing and educational displays. Open 7 days www.ballinamaritimemuseum.org.au

  Northern Rivers Community Gallery: Explore the gallery which showcases works from the local community and also from travelling exhibitions and enjoy a coffee or lunch in the Ballina Gallery Cafe. Cherry Street, Ballina 66816167

 Cape Byron Distillery: Cellar Door Tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday by appointment.  Learn the art of distillation and a tasting of Brookies Gin www.capebyrondistillery.com 

 Husk Distillers: Cellar Door Tours from Wednesday to Sunday by appointment.  Discover a new appreciation for their Australian Agricole rum, sip Ink Gin cocktails on the lawn and go behind the scenes to learn about the paddock to bottle process with a distillery tour. www.huskdistillers.com

Stone & Wood Brewery: Born and raised in Byron Bay, Stone and Wood is proudly local and independent, brewing approachable beer in the Northern Rivers of NSW. Enjoy Stone &  Wood's all-year-round beer and limited releases at the Byron Bay Tasting Room for the full experience.  Brewery Tour and tastin available (Wed to Mon) - $35 pp (90 minute tour) or a Stone and Wood Brew Experience $350 pp (full day)  www.stoneandwood.com.au 

7 Mile Brewing Co: Tasting room located at Ballina, enjoy a beer flight of this locally brewed popular craft beer,often supported by Street Food Trucks.  See details at www.sevenmilebrewing.com.au

 

SERVICES

   Supermarkets: are located at Ballina Fair and Ballina Central, all on Kerr Street, Ballina. Lennox Head has an IGA supermarket open until 9pm, in Main Street.

   Doctor’s surgeries by appointment: Lennox Head medical centre 66877444 or Grant Street clinic at Ballina Central 66862535. For emergencies go to Ballina Hospital Emergency Dep’t in Cherry street.

   Dentist: Lennox Head Dental Surgery -66876190 or Geoffrey Sherlock, Ballina. Ph: 66866619

   Taxi: Ballina Taxi Service 66869999

   Fishing Licences & Bait: Available at Johnno’s Ampol 1 Stop & Bait & Tackle in River St, Ballina.

   Ballina Taxis: 66869999 Bus Service: Timetables at Reception

  National Parks: Enjoy some of the fantastic walks available in our rainforests or simply watch the waterfalls. See Reception for directions

  Gym: Riverside Health Studio Ballina - Moon St. Overlooking the river. 6686 7544