Walking Track – Cape Byron Lighthouse - Byron Bay
- Stunning scenery, spectacular views
- Variety of walking choices through bush or by road
- Can be walked in shorter sections to suit age/stamina of child
- Cafe and amenities block near lighthouse
Attractions
Farm Kids at The Farm Byron Bay - Byron Bay
School Holiday Workshops | School Term Educational Sessions | Mini Farmers Program | FarmKid Parties | Call: 0429 770 147 | Email: farmkids@thefarm.com.au | thefarm.com.au/farmkids
- CLICK HERE to see and book one of our school holiday sessions
- FarmKids – Feed, Grow, Educate – We are the “Educate” in The Farm Byron Bay motto.
- We educate children about where their food comes from through fun, hands on activities and experiences on The Farm.
- We provide School Holiday workshops, school term educational sessions and birthday parties with the central theme of Farming.
Ballina Tenpin Bowl - Ballina
Mon-Thu 9am to 10pm | Fri 9am - 11pm | Sat 10am-11pm | Sunday 10am-6pm | Phone: 02 6686 5342 | ballinatenpinbowl.com.au
- 12 lane Tenpin Bowling and super fun Putt Putt Golf
- Located centrally at 16 Clark St, Ballina
- Affordable pricing that lets you bowl and bowl with school holiday specials & GLOW Bowling!
- Great Birthday Party and Group Package bowling options
- Suitable for the whole family (lightweight balls & bumpers/ramps for younger kids)
Rollerworld Lismore - Byron Bay, Lismore
Phone: 02 6621 6565 | rollerworld.com.au | Public Skating Sessions on Tues, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun
- Get your skates on and join us at one of our popular skating sessions. You’ll get 2 hours of skating, music, games and more
- We offer fantastic customisable Birthday Party Packages
- Suitable & affordable for the whole family – choose from inline skates or roller skates
- Skatemate balance help frames and Toddler Car hire available
- click here for school holiday session times
Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - Knockrow
OPENING HOURS | Sanctuary open 9am to 4pm | Cafe open 8am to 3pm | Open everyday except Christmas Day & Boxing Day | Phone 02 6687 8432
- An Australian Native Wildlife bio park offering interactive wildlife experiences
- Open from 8am-4pm they offer a comprehensive daily program of keeper talks and interactive activities.
- Bring your swimmers for our water splash park!
- A family-friendly destination with something for everyone
- For more information visit: byronbaywildlifesanctuary.com.au
- Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary was formerly known as The Macadamia Castle
Summerland Farm - Alstonville
Open 7 days 9am-4pm | Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day & Boxing Day | Tel: 02 6628 0610 | summerlandhousefarm.com.au
- Summerland Farm is a ‘must do’ experience and a memorable, inspiring organisation!
- Heaps of family fun with an adventure playground, Farm Tractor Tours and farm animals to name a few!
- Located less than 20 mins from Ballina and 40 mins from Byron Bay: 253 Wardell Road, Alstonville
Australian Seabird & Turtle Rescue – School Holiday & Group Tours - Ballina
WEEKDAYS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND ANY TIME FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OF 10 OR MORE PEOPLE
- Located at 264 North Creek Rd, Ballina
- Learn about seabird and sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation and release
- On weekdays during school holidays
- Any time for group bookings (48 hrs advance notice) for 10 or more
- Come and be enthralled and informed by this interactive presentation
Brunswick Heads Fairy Trail - Brunswick Heads
- Delightful & enchanting fairy houses to be discovered around Brunswick Heads
- Click through to General Information for Fairy Trail clues!
- Map of clues can also be found in Brunswick Heads Visitors Centre
- Make your own fairy B&B!
Ballina Pool & Waterslide - Ballina
Open weekdays 6am-7pm | Saturday 8am-6pm | Sunday & Public Holidays 9am-5pm | Waterslide weekends & school holidays from 10/11am to 4pm | PH: 0 2 6686 3771
- CLICK THROUGH FOR SESSION TIMES
- Located at Las Balsas Plaza, off River St, Ballina
- 2 Waterslides 2 heated pools and water splash area
- Olympic size pool (50m), covered learn-to-swim pool (25m)
- Click through to General Information for opening hours and prices
Circus Arts Indoor Play Space - Byron Bay
The Play Space is open Mon-Fri: 9am to 5pm, Sat & Sun: 9am-3pm | Tel: 02 6685 6566 | $9 per child for 1.5hr session
- Circus Arts Indoor Playspace is located at 17 Centennial Circuit, Arts and Industry Estate, Byron Bay
- Circus Arts have created a magical indoor circus playground that will ignite kids’ imagination and will provide many options for role play, physical activities, reading, experimenting and more.
- Ages 1-10 years – SOCKS REQUIRED. Session duration is up to 1 hr 15 mins. A maximum of 25 kids per session
- Group bookings and Parties are available if you would like to have this magical circus wonderland all to yourself!
Tallow Creek Pathway - Suffolk Park
- Easy walking / bike track around Tallow Creek – perfect for kids
- Links to the Byron Bay to Suffolk Park bike track
- Lined with native and dunal vegetation
- Marine life conservation area – plenty of bird life to be spotted!
Storytime at the Library - Alstonville, Ballina, Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Mullumbimby
Sessions operate during NSW Term Time only | Many libraries offer alternative activities during the school holidays - Check the What's On Guide for details!
- Byron Bay Library phone: 02 6685 8540
- Lennox Head Library phone: 02 6687 6398
- Ballina Library phone: 02 6686 2831
- Mullumbimby Library phone: 02 6684 2992
- Brunswick Heads Library phone: 02 6685 1816
- Alstonville Library phone: 02 6628 5527
- This is a free service that takes place in the morning at a number of local libraries
- Click through to General Information to read more about the services they offer
- Alternatively, check out our What’s On Guide for the dates, times & location maps
Baby Time at the Library - Alstonville, Ballina, Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Mullumbimby
Sessions operate during NSW Term Time only for all libraries except Mullumbimby who run sessions throughout the school holidays
- Byron Bay Library phone: 02 6685 8540
- Lennox Head Library phone: 02 6687 6398
- Ballina Library phone: 02 6686 2831
- Mullumbimby Library phone: 02 6684 2992
- Brunswick Heads Library phone: 02 6685 1816
- Alstonville Library phone: 02 6628 5527
- This is a free service that takes place in the morning at a number of local libraries
- Click through to General Information to read more about the services they offer
- Alternatively, check out the What’s On Guide for the dates, times & location maps
Mobile Library - Bangalow, Federal, Ocean Shores, Suffolk Park
Check the Calendar Of Events for when it next stops near you!
- Bangalow – every Saturday 9.30-11.30, Bangalow Parklands (near Heritage House Cafe)
- Federal – every 2nd Monday 9-10am, Lot 2, Federal Rd,
- Ocean Shores – every 2nd Tuesday 10.15-12noon, Rajah Rd (in front of Community Centre)
- Suffolk Park – every 2nd Tuesday 2-4pm, Beech Drive (adjacent to the Pump Track)
- Fantastic service for communities with no fixed library service
- Entire corner dedicated to children’s books
- A real treat for little ones to board a big truck of books!
- Check out the Calendar Of Events for its next visit near you!
Byron Shire Toy Library – in Suffolk Park & in Ocean Shores - Ocean Shores, Suffolk Park
SUFFOLK PARK Open from 9.30 - 12.30am Mon & Thur | OCEAN SHORES Open from 9.30am-11.30am Weds | NSW TERM TIME ONLY | Call 0434 269 205 during open hours | Call 0409 241 626 outside of open hours
- SUFFOLK PARK – Located at the Integrated Children’s Centre at 3-5 Coogera Circuit
- OCEAN SHORES – Located at Ocean Shores Community Centre, Rajah Rd
- Extensive range of toys, games, puzzles, dress up – check them out online at: https://byrontl.setls.com.au/
- Also offer holidaymaker lending (click through for details)
- Great way to regularly provide your child with new and interesting toys and activities
Palace Cinema - Byron Bay
- 108 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
- Offers quality new release films, international and arthouse cinema
- Licensed wine & espresso bar plus a variety of food and drink options
Ballina Fair Cinema - Ballina
- Located next to Ballina Fair Shopping Centre on the corner of Kerr and Fox Streets, Ballina
- Shows all the latest releases withe both 2D and 3D cinemas for your viewing pleasure
Macadamia Castle - Knockrow
Open 8am to 5pm Daily. Tel: 02 6687 8432
- Located 419 Hinterland Way (formerly Pacific Highway) between Byron Bay and Ballina
- Come to visit furry friends, play mini golf and enjoy legendary pancakes
Crystal Castle & Shambala Gardens - Mullumbimby
- Located in the lush Byron Bay Hinterland at 81 Monet Drive, Mullumbimby
- A magical place of giant crystals, sacred statues, stunning rainforest & gardens, unique jewellery, fresh food and plenty for the kids too.
- Ignite the senses, enrich your spirit. Discover the jewel of Byron!
Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum - Ballina
Open 7 Days 9am - 4pm. Tel: 02 6681 1002
- Located in Regatta Avenue along the banks of the picturesque Richmond River, Ballina
- Largest collection of Naval and Merchant Ships in Australia
- Interactive displays, working triple expansion steam engine
Walking Track – Three Sisters, Broken Head Nature Reserve - Broken Head
- Stunning coastal scenery walking track
- Easy to medium difficulty level
- Panoramic vistas and great spot for watching the sea-life
- Make a day of it with the beach and barbecue facilities
Walking Track – Lennox Head Boardwalk - Lennox Head
- Stroller friendly scenic coastal walk
- Stunning views from the Pat Morton Lookout
- Prime Whale-watching spot
- Famous surfing right hand point break
Shelly to Sharpes Beach Cycle / Pathway - Ballina
- Runs between Shelly and Sharpes Beach in Ballina
- Wide, meandering coastal bushland cycle / pathway is more or less 5km in length
- There are look outs, beach access points with showers, a separate heritage walkway
- Large colourful and informative signs sharing local aboriginal history and culture
Walking Track – Tregeagle Bush Walk - Tregeagle
- Enjoy the vast beauty of the Tregeagle hinterland
- Enjoy the pristine waterfall and flowing waters of Marom Creek
- Various walking tracks available – different grades
- Support vehicle if needed (for younger kids or those that have some difficulty walking)
- See the beginning stages of a rainforest restoration
Walking Track – Booyong Nature Reserve - Booyong
- Booyong Nature Reserve – one of the last remnants of “Big Scrub”
- Known locally as a sensory playground for generations of young
- An abundance of life to explore, from reptiles, to rare fungi
- 20 mins from Bangalow and around 30 mins from Byron Bay and Ballina
Go Sea Kayak - Byron Bay
Office hours 8am to 8pm, 7 days/wk. Tel: 0416 222 344
- Located on the beachfront parkland opposite 56 Lawson St, Byron Bay
- GoSeaKayak runs daily dolphin tours in the crystal blue waters surrounding Byron Bay
- Discounts available for children and families and triple-seat Kayaks that can fit young children are also available
Bush Tucker Garden - Federal
- Bush Tucker Garden located at the rear of Federal Community Children’s Centre
- Stunning garden showcases a passion for indigenous food and education
- 15-30 minute stroll with easy to read and informative signage
- Just 15 mins from Bangalow, 25 mins from Byron Bay and 35 mins drive from Ballina
Walking Trail – Heritage Park - Mullumbimby
- One of Mullum’s best kept secrets!
- A simply delightful botanical park home to over 300 species of trees and shrubs
- Two entrances – one with a playground & picnic benches
Walking Track – Protesters Falls - The Channon
- Picturesque walk in stunning Nightcap National Park
- Approximately a 30-45 minute return walk
- Just under an hours drive from Bangalow and about 1hr 15mins from Bryon Bay and Ballina
- Great to combine with a visit to the monthly markets at The Channon
Kool Katz Surf School - Byron Bay
We operate all year round with the exceptions of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. Tel: 02 6685 5169
- Kool Katz Surf School is located at 4/70 Shirley St., Byron Bay,
- Stand and ride a wave for 40 metres or your money back!
- We take 6-year-olds and up. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
Lets Go Surfing Byron Bay - Byron Bay
Tel: 02 9365 1800
- Located at 84 Jonson St, Byron Bay (behind Noodle Box)
- Lessons on Byron Bay’s main beach for adults, kids and families
- Kids surf lessons every Saturday 11.30am or 1.00pm drop-in class (from 7 years & up)
Byron Bay Whale Watching - Byron Bay
Between June & November, trips are scheduled daily at 8am, 10:30am and 1pm. For bookings ring: 1800 243 483
- Office located at 9 Marvell St, Byron Bay
- Whale Watching Byron Bay conduct daily whale watching tours between June and November.
- Discount available for children under 12 years old
Pegasus Park Equestrian Centre - Bangalow
Tel: 02 6687 1446
- 946 Friday Hut Road, Bangalow, NSW
- Caters for all standards of riders and children are our speciality
- Daily rides on Lennox head beach & hinterland rides at Bangalow
Tassiriki Ranch – Beach Horse Riding - Ballina
beach rides operate 7 days per week according to customer demand. Tel: 02 6683 4602
- Located at 249 Moylans Lane, Empire Vale
- A fun family experience guided beach trail ride
Soul Surf School - Byron Bay
Open daily 8.30am to 6pm. Tel: 1800 089 699
- 14 Bay Street, Byron Bay (opposite Surf Life Saving Club)
- We offer a full range of lessons for Kids from 1/2 day adventure to a full 5 day pro course.
- Learn in waist deep water with easy to ride small waves
