Serpentine Beach
East Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
Open nowToday 00:00 – 23:59 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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A lovely beach at East Ballina near Byron Bay with a 4.4 rating across 31 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- SundayToday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Serpentine Beach, known in local guidance as The Serpentine, is a calm Ballina waterway suited to floating, paddling and kayaking rather than surf-focused beach activities. Its relaxed setting makes it a practical choice for visitors wanting an easy day beside the water.
The area has ample parking, shady picnic tables and a shared cycleway and pathway running alongside it. Kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders are regular visitors, while the calm atmosphere also suits a simple picnic or an unhurried float. The source recommends visiting on a high incoming tide for the best experience, although the setting is described as appealing at any time.
It is also a pleasant spot to finish the day, with sunset views appearing through the Norfolk Pines on the opposite side. Nearby wheelchair-friendly footpaths improve access around the area, though there is no formal ramp into the water. Serpentine Beach is best suited to families, small groups and solo visitors looking for a low-key outdoor stop in Ballina, with space to sit, move along the shared path or enjoy the water at a gentle pace.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.4 from 31 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 67
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 46
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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