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Ballina Head lighthouse
Ballina, New South Wales
Grassy headland lighthouse at the Richmond River mouth, with ocean views north and south.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 30 min
Richmond River Light sits on Ballina Head, on the north side of the river entrance. The headland is an easy stop for sea views and a picnic and often has surfers and dolphins below. It is a short drive from Ballina's town centre.
Good to know
- Go on a clear afternoon
- Dolphins often show near the river mouth
- Check for whales June to November
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road, parking near the headland
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
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