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
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 - 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
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 at The Farm, Byron Bay
- FarmKids – Feed, Grow, Educate – suitable for ages 3 -15 years old
- 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.
Northern Rivers Rail Trail - Murwillumbah
Phone: 02 6673 0404 | Email: hello@northernriversrailtrail.com.au | Web: northernriversrailtrail.com.au
- Must-Do Experience in the Northern Rivers: Discover the excitement of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail!
- A Shared Recreation and Nature Trail: Walk, ride, and explore the scenic routes between Murwillumbah & Crabbes Creek (24km) or Casino to Lismore (29.7km).
- Breathtaking Views and Unique Features: Enjoy stunning vistas, various bridges, and tunnels along the trail—don’t forget to bring a torch for the tunnels!
- Perfect for Kids: A fantastic destination for families, offering safe and enjoyable experiences for children of all ages.
- Explore more at northernriversrailtrail.com.au
Byron Shire Toy Library – in Suffolk Park & in Ocean Shores - Ocean Shores, Suffolk Park
SUFFOLK PARK Open from 9.30 - 12.00am 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
Australian Seabird & Turtle Rescue – School Holiday & Group Tours - Ballina
DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - Please call to book on: 02 6686 2852 or email: admin@seabirdrescue.org.au
- 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
Circus Arts Indoor Play Space - Byron Bay
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am to 5pm and Sat 9am-2pm | Tel: 02 6685 6566 | $9 per child for 1hr 15 min session
- Circus Arts has created a magical indoor playground—a colourful wonderland designed just for little ones, full of imaginative activities to keep them active, curious, and smiling.
- Ages: 1-10 years (socks required)
- Price: $9 per child (1 hr 15 min session)
- Location: 17 Centennial Circuit, Arts and Industry Estate, Byron Bay
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
