Gawandii Beach
A lovely beach at East Ballina near Byron Bay with a 4.1 rating across 24 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Gawandii Beach sits at East Ballina, on the beautiful NSW Northern Rivers coast near Byron Bay. With 24 reviews behind its 4.1 rating, it's a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a lovely, relaxed slice of the coast — a beach with sand, water and lovely surrounds, a genuine favourite for a swim, a walk, a paddle or simply soaking up the seaside setting in the lovely East Ballina area. It's a lovely, free outing.
Beaches have changing conditions, tides and seasonal considerations, so check current details and any safety advice before you go. Otherwise it's a free spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and comfortable shoes.
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
- 60
- Popularity
- 42
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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