Accommodation & Travel
Accommodation
From resorts to self contained accommodation, hotels, motels, cabins and cottages there’s a stay to suit your style and budget in Ballina. A room block will be held at Ramada Ballina (10 minute walk from the conference venue) and will be available to book via the registration form.
Travel
By Air
The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BBGA) offers direct services between Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Canberra and Dubbo with Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Rex, Fly Pelican providing up to 58 flights per week. The airport is a five minute drive from the Ballina CBD. For further information visit ballinabyronairport.com.au
The Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta, is located a 1 hour drive to the centre of Ballina. For further information visit goldcoastairport.com.au
By Road
Ballina is located at the juncture of the Pacific and Bruxner Highways and is within an easy drive of many regional and state hubs.
By Coach
Ballina is serviced daily by Premier Motor Service , Greyhound Australia and NSW Trainlink. Please refer to their websites for the latest schedules.
By Rail
Transport NSW TrainLink Rail stops at Casino Railway Station daily. TrainLink provide transfers from Casino to Ballina/Lennox Head included in the cost of your ticket.
Local Services
Local public bus services getting you around the Northern Rivers include Ballina Bus Lines and CDC NSW Bus or Ballina Taxi Services