Best Time to Visit

Ballina Byron

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Best Time to Visit

Here, summer lasts from December to February and can get very hot and busy. Spring (September–November) and autumn (March–May) are great for avoiding the crowds but still being able to enjoy warm days and outdoor activities like sunbathing or surfing at the beach. The former is also the season with a lower chance of rainfall. July is the coldest month, but winter in the Ballina Byron region is still quite mild, with an average minimum of about 12°C/53,6°F.

Tourist Information

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is the gateway to the whole region. It is situated 5 kilometres from Ballina CBD and about 20 minutes by road from Byron Bay. The airport offers shuttles and bus services. There are also taxis and car rental companies represented at the airport. Public Bus Services are operated by Blanchs: +61 2 6686 …

Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

Unless you are a New Zealand citizen granted visa exemption on arrival (in most cases), you will need to obtain a visa prior to visiting Australia. Citizens of all European Union countries, as well as Andorra, Norway, Iceland, San Marino, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Vatican City are eligible for an eVisitor visa, which can …

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

Here, summer lasts from December to February and can get very hot and busy. Spring (September–November) and autumn (March–May) are great for avoiding the crowds but still being able to enjoy warm days and outdoor activities like sunbathing or surfing at the beach. The former is also the season with a lower chance of …

Public transport

Public transport

The local bus service in Ballina, Lennox Head and Byron Bay is inexpensive, but the busses don't run very frequently. Blanch’s Bus Company runs bus services from Ballina, Lennox Head, Bangalow and Byron Bay to Lismore. Blanch's Bus Company +61 2 6686 2144 blanchs.com.au Another option to explore the area freely is to rent a car. Below you …

Taxi

It is advisable to check prices before jumping in a taxi and do not forget to add the per kilometres fare depending on time of day, vehicle type and number of passengers. You can call Australia’s national taxi booking phone number, 131 008, for both Ballina and Byron Bay …

Post

Look for the red signs to find a post office or mailbox. Yellow mailboxes are used for express post. Post Office Byron Bay 61 Jonson Street, Byron Bay +61 2 6639 7852 Mon–Fri 9a–5pm, Sat 9am–12:30pm Post Office Ballina 85 Tamar Street, Ballina +61 2 6613 1318 Mon–Fri 9a–5pm, Sat …

Pharmacy

There are several pharmacies in both Ballina and Byron Bay. Here are two of them. TerryWhite Chemmart Ballina 102/110 River St, Ballina Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm, Sat 8:30am–4pm, Sun 9am–3pm +61 2 6686 8800 www.ballinahealthandbeauty.com.au LiveLife Pharmacy Mercato 114 Jonson St, Byron Bay Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat 8am–6pm, Sun …

Telephone

Country code: +61 Area code: …

Electricity

230V / 50Hz Plug type I (Used in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Argentina and …