Lennox Head – a picture perfect seaside escape.

Nestled quietly between Ballina and Byron Bay, Lennox Head is an idyllic seaside destination to escape the hustle and bustle of busy life.

Lennox Head is a small township characterised by a large a beautiful headland (hence the name).

Here you will enjoy spectacular beaches for walking, swimming, surfing and fishing, great cafe’s and restaurants, boutique shopping and a pleasantly laid back coastal village atmosphere.

This guide to holidaying in Lennox Head will get you packing and planning your holiday in beautiful Lennox Head NSW.

 

Airport Transfers to and from Lennox Head.

The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is the closest airport to Lennox Head with only a 20 minute scenic drive. The Gold Coast Airport is approx 1 hour’s drive and Brisbane Airport approx 2 hour’s drive.

BBAT provide direct express airport transfers for all three airports to/from Lennox Head with 24/7 service.  Our great value fares are perfect for families, groups and individuals. Best of all, you get the bus to yourselves!

We also offer Lennox Head charter mini bus hire services ideal for transporting groups on day trips and excursions.

Find out more about our Lennox Head airport transfers.

Lennox Head – a surfer’s paradise without the skyscrapers!

Lennox Head is one of the iconic National Surfing Reserves.

The breaks at Lennox have been surfed since the late 1950’s when surfing gained popularity throughout NSW.

The world famous Lennox Point is revered for its powerful and impressive waves, best suited for experienced surfers. However the diversity of Lennox’s spectacular beaches cater for all surfing levels, including beginners.

Lennox Head also hosts a number of surfing competitions, including the Lennox Longboard Classic which is held every August.

Pat Morton Lookout

Watch the surfers carve the waves at Pat Morton Lookout located on the top of Lennox Point.

Pat Morton Lookout is an easy walk from town, along the oceanfront boardwalk.

The lookout boasts extensive views stretching out to the Pacific Ocean, north along Seven Mile Beach, with glimpses of the coastline up to Byron Bay. Pat Morton Lookout provides a great place to picnic and an ideal whale watching spot during whale season of May to November. Dolphins are also frequently spotted.

You can take a walk to the top of the lookout via stairs and stroll along the headland towards Boulder Beach. A new footpath is underway that will continue all the way to Sharpes Beach in Skenners Head.

The magnificent views of the eastern coastline are breathtaking and well worth the trek.

Tandem hang gliding over the cliff-side is also available from Pat Moreton Lookout.

Bikeway from Lennox Head, via Skenners Head to Ballina

A Coastal Recreational Pathway and shared footpath is currently being established to improve connectivity and access to the spectacular coastline between Lennox Head and Ballina.

The pathway will enable cyclists, joggers and walkers to meander from Pat Morton Lookout in Lennox Head through to Ballina. Once finalised, you will be able to ride safely from the RSL in Ballina all the way along to Lennox Head. The path is due to be finished before Christmas 2019.

You can download a copy of the Cycleways and Shared Paths map by clicking here.

Lake Ainsworth

The picturesque Lake Ainsworth to the north of town, is a popular place to cool off after a day of exploring the local sights.

The ‘Coca Cola’ coloured water comes from tanins of the tea trees surrounding the lake, and the waters are reputed to have therapeutic qualities.

For an exhilarating experience, you can cross the road and take a swim in the salty ocean and then cross back again to splash in the fresh water lake.

Surrounding the lake are pathways with excellent BBQ and picnic facilities.

Lake Ainsworth is appreciated by locals and visitors alike and is great for swimming, kayaking and stand up paddling. A great place for the entire family to enjoy.

About the Northern Rivers

Northern Rivers is an ideal location to live, work and explore.

Renowned for it’s stunning natural beauty, the Northern Rivers region encompasses the catchments and fertile valleys of the Clarence, Richmond and Tweed rivers – hence the name.

The region extends from Tweed Heads in the north, Bangalow, Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Ballina, Kyogle, Lismore, Casino through to Grafton.

With spectacular natural attractions, world-heritage rainforests, beautiful white sandy beaches and an abundance of quality restaurants, markets, shops, great fishing, swimming, surfing, scenic walks and much much more.

Combined with a mild; sub-tropical climate, the Northern Rivers provides an ideal lifestyle and holiday location.

I’m a Northern Rivers local

For locals living in Ballina, Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Lismore or any other Northern Rivers location, if you’re heading overseas and need transport to and from Ballina, Gold Coast or Brisbane airport, we’ve got you covered! We take the stress and hassle out of traveling to the airport and paying airport parking fees whilst you go away on holiday.

Sit back and focus on planning your vacation. We’ll pick you up and get you to the airport on time and pick you up again from the airport when you return with door-to-door service.

We provide excellent value private airport transfers, for individuals, families and groups and you get our shuttle bus to yourselves!

Our airport transfer service covers all three main airports from the Northern Rivers – Ballina Byron Airport, Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport.

I’m a visitor about to holiday in the Northern Rivers.

Welcome! You’re bound to enjoy your stay and there is so much to see and do!

Our Airport Transfer service will greet you at the airport and take you and your traveling companions directly to your accommodation in Byron Bay, Ballina, Lennox Head, Lismore or any other Northern Rivers destination.

Whether you’re flying in to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Gold Coast Airport or Brisbane Airport, our airport transfer service will get you to and from the airport on time and best of all – you and your group get the shuttle bus to yourselves!

Direct express airport transfers, no additional stops or additional passengers.

Have surfboards, additional luggage or equipment? No worries, just let us know what you’re bringing with you when you make a booking.

Not sure what to do or see during your stay in the Northern Rivers?

From the iconic and highly popular tourist destination Byron Bay, to smaller coastal towns of Suffolk Park, Lennox Head and Ballina, the lush green hill sides of the hinterland and all the gems in-between.

We suggest you stay somewhere central so you can explore all the sights this wonderful region has to offer.

Check out our guides on Holidaying in Ballina and our Top 10 things to experience in Byron Bay to help you plan your day trips during your stay.

Our airport transfer drivers also have a plethora of local knowledge and suggestions for must see’s and do’s – so feel free to ask questions during the drive!

Ballina is a picturesque coastal town located in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Positioned alongside the beautiful Richmond River and stunning white sandy beaches, Ballina provides an ideal holiday location.

Iconic Byron Bay is just a 30 minute drive away and World Heritage-listed national parks and rainforests make a great day trip during your stay in Ballina.

With great fishing, surfing, shopping, parks, excellent seafood and more – Ballina will keep the entire family happy.

BBAT provides airport transfers from the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Airport. We also offer Ballina charter mini bus hire services ideal for transporting groups on day trips and excursions.

This blog post provides highlights on some of our favourite Ballina activities and attractions to help you plan your holiday to this inviting destination.

Pack your sunnies, bathers, some flip flops and a hat and you’re on your way to beautiful Ballina…

Ballina’s Amazing Wildlife

Bird watchers and nature lovers alike will enjoy the many bushwalks, parks as well as beach walks, canals and riverside walks, all ideal locations for observing the natural world in action.

Large pelicans frolic in the water, gulls chatter along the shoreline, white bellied sea eagles and osprey fly overhead. If you’re lucky you might spot a pod of dolphins catching waves or a humpback whale on its migration along the pacific coast.

The diversity of wildlife in Ballina and the Northern Rivers region is sure to impress.

You can download a guide to Bird Watching in and around Ballina here.

A list of walking tracks and cycleways within Ballina can be found here.

Waterfalls and National Parks

The Northern Rivers region is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty. Lush subtropical rainforests, World Heritage Listed National Parks, incredible waterfalls and rare flora and fauna.

Ballina provides an ideal location to base yourself to explore all the region has on offer.

Some of the waterfalls to add to your must visit list include Killen Falls, Protesters Falls and the impressive Minyon Falls which descends more than 100 metres over huge rhyolite cliffs.

Mount Warning is another popular day trip with two walking tracks the Lyrebird track being a short walking route leading to a lookout set in the subtropical rainforest, and the Wollumbin summit track which is a much more challenging hike.

Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes, take bottled drinking water and pack insect repellent just in case. You may also like to consider taking a picnic lunch to make the most out of your adventures with most parks offering picnic areas for this purpose.

SEAFOOD!

Ballina is well known for its fresh and delicious locally caught seafood. The name Ballina itself was adapted from the Aboriginal word ‘Bullenah’, which means a ‘place of many oysters‘.

You will find a number of great fish and chips shops all around Ballina to choose from. Why not get some takeaway and head down the beach to enjoy your lunch with a view. You may attract attention from some of the local seagulls though.

If you would like to cook your own, you will find two popular fresh seafood outlets in West Ballina will satisfy all your fresh seafood needs.

Or if you like to get salty – you can go fishing and catch your own!

Fishing in Ballina

Ballina has many great fishing spots, whether it is beach fishing, river fishing or along the banks of the creeks and canals.

There is a huge variety of fish to catch including bream, whiting, flathead, trevally, tailor and more.

If you need to purchase a fishing licence you can do so from the Ballina Visitor Information Centre (6 River Street), K-Mart (on Kerr Street) or Dolphin Bay in South Ballina.

For a list of fishing hot spots, bait shops and boat ramp locations visit the Discover Ballina website here.

You can find Ballina beach and river tide guides here.

Ballina War Memorial Pool and Waterslide

Feel like making a splash?! Ballina War Memorial Pool and Waterslide will keep the family entertained for hours.

The complex consists of a two sparkling swimming pools, a heated 25m learn to swim pool, a FINA compliant eight lane 50m pool, as well as a splash park for the kids.

There is also an exhilarating waterslide park with two watersides to experience. The green slide provides a shorter slide for a more gentle ride which can also be used as a dual person ride until the kids build up enough confidence to go solo.

The yellow slide provides a longer and much faster ride for the waterslide enthusiast.

The complex also offers undercover seating areas with BBQ facilities available.

When: The pools are open 7 days a week and the Waterslides are open weekends only as well as everyday during the NSW school holiday periods.
Address: 4 River Street, Ballina
More information:  https://sites.google.com/view/bmpw/home

Ballina’s Big Prawn

No visit to Ballina is complete without checking out the iconic Ballina Big Prawn.

Built in 1989, with a restoration in 2012 to add a tail, the Big Prawn stands 9 meters high and weighs an impresive 35 tonne.

Don’t forget to take a photo and add the Big Prawn to your list of Australia’s iconic “big” things.

When: The giant crustacean is available for public viewing (and photos) at all hours of the day and night.
Address: Situated adjacent to Bunnings Warehouse, 507 River St, West Ballina NSW 2478 – you can’t miss it!

Flying in to Ballina

The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is located just 5 minutes from Ballina CBD.

The second closest airport to Ballina is the Gold Coast Airport which is a scenic 1 hour drive.  If flying in to Brisbane Airport, the drive to Ballina is just over 2 hours.

Ballina Byron Airport Transfers (BBAT) provide low cost private airport transfers from the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Gold Coast and Brisbane airports. Ideal for transporting the family and groups on time to/from the airport with door to door service and you get the bus to yourselves!

Book your Ballina Byron Airport transfer online.