See what the experts are saying about Ballina. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Queensland's capital is relaxed, laid-back, and subtropical. Set along the banks of the wide, brown Brisbane River, this is a city that has grown up in recent years, confident in its appeal. It's one of those places that people don't always a... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
The Brisbane Visitor Information Centre (tel. 07/3006 6290) is in the Queen Street Mall, between Edward and Albert streets. It's open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5:30pm, Friday 9am to 7pm or later, Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9:30am t... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The office at 131 Elizabeth St. (tel. 1300/139 060) cashes traveler's checks, exchanges foreign currency, and replaces lost traveler's checks. It's open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to noon Saturday. Business Hou... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane About 20 international airlines serve Brisbane from Europe, Asia, and New Zealand, including Qantas, Air New Zealand, Pacific Blue, Singapore Airlines, Thai International, Malaysia Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. From North America,... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Public Transportation TransLink operates a single network of buses, trains, and ferries. For timetables and route inquiries, call TransInfo (tel. 13 12 30; www.translink.com.au; Mon-Thurs 6am-9pm, and continuously 6am Fri-9pm Sun, altho... Continue reading »
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City layout
The city center's office towers shimmer in the sun on the north bank of a curve of the Brisbane River. At the tip of the curve are the lush Brisbane City Gardens (sometimes called the City Botanic Gardens). The 30m (98-ft.) sandstone cliffs o... Continue reading »
Ballina Travel Experiences
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Byron Bay
Byron Bay seems to be the one place that everyone comes if they're traveling the east coast.It's reputation as the place to be has spread... Continue reading »
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Everybody's Favourite Place.....And A Flasher
Another recommendation by fellow travellers and local Aussies, Byron Bay definitely gets the thumbs up from me. After the disappo... Continue reading »
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Bryon Bay
Well what can i say about Bryon Bay? It is a brilliant place, it's so laid back and i think suits my personality down to the ground! I ha... Continue reading »
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Smoke On The Water, Fire In The Sky!
Stepping off the bus at ‘Byron Bay’ was like stepping into a ‘blue marijuana hazed flashback to the seventies’. If we could use music to... Continue reading »
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Bring on Byron Bay
Alright. Now, this is paradise. Quaint town, relaxed vibe, beautiful beach - what more could you want? I could have spent 2 weeks just he... Continue reading »
