Ballina, Byron and Surrounds

Coined as "Recovery Day" by the Ballina Jockey Club, why not join in the relaxed atmosphere at the beautiful Ballina Racecourse where there will be five exciting track side races.

Renowned as one of the best craft markets on the North Coast, Byron Market is an experience not to be missed. Buskers performing original songs to performers miming or juggling can entertain the...

The Ballina Market is full of local produce from farm fresh eggs to organic avocadoes. Take a bag home and try for yourself. Buy that special gift or momento to remind you of your trip to Ballina.

The Icon Australia All Girls Surf Showdown is the largest women’s surfboard riding competition in Australia, hosted and organised by the All Girls Surfriders Club Inc. of Lennox Head. The event takes...

Vintage and verteran car enthusiasts will gather at Ballina for the annual North Coast Street Machine's Show and Shine event. More than 200 vehicles - from muscle cars to classic Holdens and...

More than 600 entries in art and a huge range of craft will be on display at the annual Southern Cross Arts and Craft Festival. Sections include textiles, natural materials, quilting, and painting...

Ballina Shire residents light up their houses to get into the Christmas spirit. Bus tours leave from the Ballina Visitor Information Centre and visit the best lit streets in the Shire, with all...

The Festival takes place over three days at the beginning of August each year, and includes everything from dinners and lunches to interviews and panel discussions all set in the wonderful surrounds...

The annual Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival has an incredible international and Australian line up maintains the quality of this world-famous music festival, reputed to be the largest festival of...

Continue to join in the Christmas festivities by heading to the Boxing Day Races at Ballina. Catch all the action of horse racing and non-stop entertainment at the Ballina Racecourse.