Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Places to Visit and Things to do in Ballina

If you are planning on holidaying in this Australian city soon, wonderful activities await you from the moment you set foot on its soil to your last day. Congratulations on your great decision and for picking one of the real holiday destinations.

Ballina has something for everyone. For the plants’ buff, there is Thursday Plantation located on Gallans Roadthat is just the right place to know the different types of plants that have medicinal values. It would especially appeal to the visitor who has a special place for natural remedies. In this plantation there is a rainforest garden that brings out the beauty of Tea Tree.

Another place to visit is the Northern Rivers Community Gallery. The art loving tourist would indeed be pleased to come see stunning exhibitions by Northern Rivers’ artists. Most of the pieces on display at this gallery and which consist of ceramics, crafted jewellery and gift items are for sale. The building itself is a piece of art by any standards having been built in 1927. Apart from these exhibitions, the gallery, which is located on 44 Cherry Street, also holds regular artist demonstrations.

The Jingi Wahla Reconciliation Tunnel is another place worth visiting. It is a special place in Ballina because it carries aboriginal stories and provides a place for the locals to reconnect with their ancestors. There are murals that tell the account of the Three Brothers who are said to be the founders of the Bundjalung.
For the visitor who dreams of spoiling themselves in spa sessions, that is very possible in BallinaNSW, because of the availability of numerous beauty spas. Take the well known beauty spa in the middle of the town for instance. Itis easily accessible and their services are out-of-this-world owing to the latest technology they employ. You can pop in for all your anti-ageing and skin management needs. You can also find a spa outside the town centre whose services are just as excellent.

The David Mackay Harrison Gallery and Showroom is another excellent place to pay a visit. Located on 79 Bayview Drive, it is open from Wednesdays to Sundays from mid mornings to four in the afternoon. They have stunning bronze sculptures that can take your breath away in an instant. The amazing paintings on their display can leave you gazing at them for hours.

Apart from great places to visit, Ballina is also home to many activities for all ages and tastes. For the lovers of waterslides, there are several of them here and well scattered to be accessible by people from all corners of the city. They are safe, fully supervised and ideal for both you and the kids.You can pick out waterslides that overlook the mighty Richmond River or those that face the ocean. Whatever activities you decide, Ballina is a great city worth exploring.

Of course, you can't visit Ballina and not pay a visit to Avalon Gardens Motel. This is one of the best and most affordable accommodation options within the lovely coastal town. So, if you are planning to try out Ballina this summer, be sure to book yourself a room at Avalon Gardens for peace, comfort and affordable rates all the way.

Author: Todd Johnson
Email: Todd@australianwebsitedevelopment.com.au
Mobile: 0449 041 815

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