Where is the spit in Ballina?

Missingham Beach (also known as “The Spit”) is located to the north of the Richmond River in Ballina.

Is Sharpes Beach Ballina dog-friendly?

Located to the North of Flat Rock Beach and South of Skennars Headland, it is a long stretch of dog-friendly beach (leash required) and a popular surfing spot.

What to do in Ballina with a dog?

You'll find off-leash areas at places like The Spit in Ballina, Seven Mile Beach in Lennox Head, and the fenced dog agility park at Compton Drive, East Ballina. Many of our walking tracks, like the spectacular Coastal Recreation Path between Ballina and Lennox Head, welcome dogs on-lead.

What is the nearest beach to Ballina?

Near The 4 Star Ballina Manor Hotel

Enniscrone Beach can be found along the Wild Atlantic Way on Sligo's northwestern coastline. It's 5 km long sandy white beach with crystal blue waters and impressive sand dunes await you at Enniscrone.

Which beach at Ballina is pet friendly?

Head to Angels Beach in East Ballina, the northernmost of its beaches. Just north of Flat Rock, dogs are also allowed on Sharpes Beach in Skennars Heads, except for the patrolled section at the northern end of the beach when it is patrolled.

Alexandra Surfs Ballina Spit

Are dogs allowed at Lighthouse Beach Ballina?

Because of the popularity of some beaches and the presence of migratory and shorebirds, dogs are not allowed on: Shelly Beach. Lighthouse Beach. Seven Mile Beach, south of identified beach access track located just north of Lennox Head/Alstonville Surf Lifesaving Club.

Is Flat Rock beach Ballina dog friendly?

Flat Rock is dog-friendly, but they must remain on a leash at all times. Toilets and showers are available in the car park and a roving lifeguard patrols in the school holidays.

Why is South Ballina beach closed?

South Ballina Beach is being closed to vehicles due to ongoing concerns about public safety and impacts to the environment and Aboriginal heritage sites. Ballina Shire Council does not manage vehicle use on South Ballina Beach and its beach access policy and permit system do not apply there.

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Which shops can dogs go in?

Dog friendly shops

Many big names on the high street welcome dogs in their shops. This includes John Lewis, the Apple store, Lush, Waterstones, Anthropologie and Mountain Warehouse. This list is likely to be much longer, as being 'dog-friendly' is a personal rather than legal decision.

Where can I walk around with my dog?

What is Ballina, NSW known for?

Along with the endless beaches and a beautiful coastal path that links it to Lennox Head, there's the Richmond River which carves right through town. That means great fishing, fantastic seafood (hint: Ballina is home to the Big Prawn) and water views everywhere.

Where is Sharpes Beach?

Located to the North of Flat Rock Beach and South of Skennars Headland, it is a long stretch of dog-friendly beach (leash required) and a popular surfing spot.

Is Angels Beach Ballina dog-friendly?

Angels Beach is dog-friendly but dogs must be on the lead. For the bird watchers, you will often spot birds such as Osprey, Pied Oyster Catchers and Rainbow Bee Eaters on this beach.

Is Seven Mile beach seven miles?

Despite the name, a generous measurement puts the actual length at just a bit over 6.3 miles (10.1 km) long. A realistic length for the uninterrupted sandy beach is about 6 miles. The beach falls victim to annual erosion, which has reduced its size in some areas, and may have reduced its length at the ends.

Is Byron Bay a hippie town?

Byron Bay boasts beautiful memories for many naturalists, hippies and surfers of the 70s. More recently though, it has shed its 'hippy-haven' tag and become a place of respite for the burnt-out city slicker with money to drive up the real estate prices and tastes to command new restaurants.

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Is Byron Bay expensive?

According to the latest TravelMag survey, Byron Banks has been ranked the most expensive destination in Australia. Byron Bay is a beachside town located in the far-northeastern corner of the state of New South Wales, Australia. It has had the highest lodging rates in December.

Can you swim in Shaws Bay, Ballina?

Shaws Bay has always been a popular spot for leisure activities such as picnicking, swimming, snorkelling, canoeing and walking.

Why is Barefoot Beach closed?

Barefoot beach is one of several public beaches in Collier County. however, it was badly damaged in Hurricane Ian 2022 and still has some infrastructure issues.

Is Ballina Ferry open?

Burns Point Ferry constantly goes back and forth from Ballina to South Ballina between the hours of 5:30 am to 12:30 am daily.

Is Byron Bay main beach dog friendly?

Dogs are prohibited at all times on Byron Bay Main Beach from the rock wall opposite Jonson Street carpark to the boundary of Cape Byron State Conservation Area (including Clarkes Beach). Dogs are prohibited in Cape Byron State Conservation Area and Arakwal National Park.

Is Mount Maunganui beach dog friendly?

This means that dogs are not allowed on the dunes, grass or boardwalk at Mount Maunganui Main Beach. This also means dogs are not allowed on the grassed area or boardwalk between the road and beach at Pilot Bay.

Can dogs go to Half Moon Bay beach?

Please note: PROHIBITED on Half Moon Bay State Beach: fires, dogs, horses, fireworks.