There is a wide range of things to do in Ballina, Lennox Head, Alstonville and the surrounding areas.
There is ALWAYS something to do here
On the river, at the beach, on the golf course or a relaxing stroll through the park there is always something to do.
The beaches, Richmond River, headlands and parks offer a range of great activities for all ages. You will find picnic and barbecue facilities in most waterfront settings and our skate park is world class, as well as 25kms of cycleways and paths that allow you to explore the waterways and beaches.
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SEPTEMBER 2010 - Whats On - in and around Ballina Lennox Head & Alstonville
Northern Rivers Community Gallery September 2010 Exhibitions
Northern Rivers Community Gallery 44 Cherry Street Ballina NSW 2478
1-September until 10-October
Opening Hours: Wed - Frid 10am - 4pm. Weekends 10.30am - 2,30pm during the winter months
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For more details call
Northern Rivers Community Gallery (02) 6681-6167 or nrcgallery@ballina.nsw.gov.au
Ballina Cup - Thursday 9 September
Ballina Racecourse Ballina annual Spring Carnival - Gates open at 10.30am
phone Ballina Jockey Club 6686 0333 or www.ballinajockeyclub.com.au for more information.
Ballina Players - during September
'Money & Friends' by David Williamson
Ballina Players Theatre, 24 Swift Street, Ballina
Dates (8pm Evening (E), 2pm Matinee (M)) ALL September
Fri 10th E, Sat 11th E, Sun 12th M, Thurs 16th E, Fri 17th E, Sat 18th E, Sun 19th M, Thurs 23rd E, Fri 24th E, Sat 25th E
For more details & bookings call 02 6681 1505 or 02 6686 2440 or visit www.ballinaplayers.com.au
Tintenbar Red Cross Branch Annual Trash & Treasure - 11-12 September
Tintenbar Hall, Tintenbar Road (near General Store)
All Trash & Treasure items, Plants Raffles, Refreshments
Funds raised will support Red Cross humanitarian work locally and overseas.
For more information please call 0266813801, 0266863226, 0266287405 or www.redcross.org.au
Outrigger Canoe Racing Regatta - Saturday 11 September
At the Spit adjacent to Missingham Park, Ballina
First Race 8km at 8.30am; Second Race 16km at 10.30am
For more information please call
Rob Edmonds - mobile: 0415 616 957
Northern Rivers Model Railway Display - Sunday 19 September
Cnr Bruxner Highway and McLeans Ridges Road, Wollongbar
Open from 10.00am to 3.00pm each day
For more information please call (02) 6624 7463 or mobile 0414282287 or email davea2@bigpond.com
Sandbar & Restaurant Cooking Demonstration - Sunday 19 September
23 Compton Drive, Shaws Bay
Making Fresh Pasta classes $65 per person and includes a welcome sangria, recipes and tastings.
For more information please call Sandbar & Restaurant 0266866602 or info@sandbarrestaurant
Musica Viva presents Genevieve Lacey & Karin Schaupp - Thursday 23 September
St Marys Anglican Church, Norton Street, Ballina
Tickets available from La Boutique, River Street, Ballina; Tickets $30 adults, $25 concession and $15 student (SCU & TAFE)
For more information please call Lismore Music 02 6621 3105
The Lennox Head Rural Fire Brigade Open Day - 25 September
Lennox Head Foreshore Park (Bus Shelter)
Commencing at 9am, finishing 3pm
For more information please Tara McGready Secretary 0422515123 or email tara.mcgready@byron.nsw.gov.au
Ballina Classic Motorcycle Ralley - 25-26 September
Northern Rivers Classic Motorcycle Club Inc invites fellow enthusiasts to participate in the 2010 Ballina Ralley. All machine entered must be roadworthy and registered with either Historic or full registration plates affixed.
Electronic entry forms are available from : http://nrcmcc.blogspot.com/
National Parks Discovery Walks Talks & Tours - 30 September
East Ballina Exploring the Rockpools (EAST BALLINA)
For Details & Bookings www.environment.nsw.gov.au
This page will be updated as we are notified of more events during September.
If you have an event you'd like to see included on this page, please email admin@ballina.info
MARKETS
The North Coast is famous for its markets, with lots of local businesses and individuals mixing together to provide an alternative to supermarket shopping. A day at the markets is a day out, so we recommend you l
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MORE TO DO
If you don't find what you are looking for in the selection of activities below please browse through our local Business Directory.
Among the 'Must See' Parks in the area are Killen Falls, Lumley Park, Elizabeth Anne Brown Park, Victoria Park, Mobbs Bay, South Ballina Beach and South Wall, Fawcett Park (on left), Pioneer Memorial Park, Boulders Beach, Pat Moreton Lookout, Lake Ainsworth, Seven Mile Beach.
The most important thing we want you to do is... have fun discovering Ballina!
