tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32796792004756404952011-04-21T16:11:01.172-07:00Tourism Ballina is the Private Sector Tourism Industry’s Membership body, driving the growth of Ballina Coast & Hinterland tourism businesses. By supporting these businesses you are supporting the improvement of tourism services in Ballina and this helps all those that live and work here as well as visitors from outside of the region. For further details, please contact Dave Heggie – secretary@tourismballina.com.au Secretary and Press OfficerDave Secretary Tourism Ballina Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07640018239344162748noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279679200475640495.post-43752326581537480822008-07-04T14:34:00.000-07:002008-07-04T15:01:42.919-07:00<p>Welcome to the astonishing natural beauty and unique cultural diversity of <a href="http://www.tourismballina.com.au/">Ballina Coast and Hinterland</a>, hub of the New South Wales Far North Coast. </p> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.tourismballina.com.au/ad.html" target="_self"><img src="http://www.tourismballina.com.au/images/tbad.jpg" alt="ballina coast and hinterland" class="floatleft" width="378" height="333" /></a></p><p align="left"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.tourismballina.com.au/lists/?p=subscribe&amp;id=1"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://www.tourismballina.com.au/images/joinfront.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>This Tourism Ballina site offers the visitor a chance to find:</p> <ul><li><span class="paddingleft"><a href="http://www.tourismballina.com.au/stay01.html" target="_self">somewhere to stay</a>, </span></li><li><a href="http://www.tourismballina.com.au/see01.html" target="_self">what to see and do</a>, </li><li><a href="http://www.tourismballina.com.au/dine01.html" target="_self">where to eat</a> and </li><li><a href="http://www.tourismballina.com.au/transport.html" target="_self">how to get about </a>as well as some of the </li><li><a href="http://www.tourismballina.com.au/services.html" target="_self">services found</a><a href="http://www.tourismballina.com.au/services.html"> </a>in this wonderful region.</li></ul> <p>Wander through the quiet country hinterland to world heritage rainforests and hidden waterfalls, relax and enjoy the pristine white sandy beaches, or cruise on the tranquil waters of the Richmond River. </p> <p>Ballina is a great starting point to explore the best of the Northern Rivers, and offers a diverse range of affordable accommodation for a family beach holiday or a romantic adventure for two. Come and discover Ballina Shire, one of Australia’s most irresistible holiday destinations. </p> <p>There’s always something to do, with an olympic pool and waterslide, golf, tennis, lawn bowls, walking, cycling, ten pin bowling, skate park, cinema complex, shopping centres and the numerous restaurants and cafés to sit back in and relax. </p> <p>The beautiful beaches and waterways offer swimming, surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, boating, sailing, fishing, horse riding or a historic cruise on the Richmond River and the headlands provide an ideal place to hang glide or do a spot of whale and dolphin watching.</p> <p>Head off to the pioneer villages and farms of the Hinterland Plateau, enjoy the fresh local produce, galleries, markets and antique shops or the lush subtropical parks and forest with an adventurous 4WD ecotour or enjoy the breeze on a harley or trike. </p> Come and discover Ballina Shire, one of Australia’s most irresistible holiday destinations.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3279679200475640495-4375232658153748082?l=tourismballina.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dave Secretary Tourism Ballina Inchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07640018239344162748noreply@blogger.com0