Ballina Head Lookout
A scenic clifftop lookout at East Ballina, rated 4.7 across more than 500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Ballina Head Lookout sits on the headland at East Ballina, on the coast just south of Byron Bay in the Northern Rivers. A scenic clifftop lookout, it offers sweeping views over the ocean, the coastline and the mouth of the Richmond River — a lovely vantage point in a beautiful coastal area, popular for taking in the scenery and watching for marine life.
The appeal is that combination of a beautiful coastal outlook and an easy, accessible spot: panoramic ocean and river-mouth views, the chance to spot dolphins year-round and, in season, migrating whales, and a relaxed setting that's perfect for a pause to take it all in. It's a lovely, free spot on the Ballina coast.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 500 reviews, it's a much-loved destination. The lookout is free and open, but it's exposed to the weather on the headland and the views depend on conditions, so it's worth checking before you go — and taking sun protection, while enjoying the lovely coastal views that make Ballina Head Lookout such a popular spot, especially during whale season.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 83
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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