Tourist attractions, things to see and do in the Byron Bay, Ballina, Tweed Valley and Gold Coast hinterland region of NSW and QLD, Australia

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Come to the home of the worlds' richest art potrait prize, arts and crafts galore, historic buildings, museums, environmental centres and more fruit than Carmen Mirandas' head-dress!

Tourist attractions abound in the region; from museums and historic houses to wildlife parks, tea tree (ti tree) plantations, lighthouses, art galleries, retail outlets, and our magnificient beaches and World Heritage listed National Parks and reserves.

Tariff is indicative only (per person).

See also;
• Cinemas, Wet Weather and Indoor Entertainment
• Day Tours and Cruises
• Environmental Organisations
• Museums and Historic Places
• Natural and Scenic Attractions
• Weekend Markets

Find out about the World Heritage of the region.  When visiting our natural and scenic attractions please observe the Guidelines for Ecotourists.

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Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum

The museum is open daily from 9am to 4pm, EAST, except Xmas Day, Boxing Day, Anzac Day and Good Friday, with a large collection of naval and maritime memorabilia: a full size La Balsas raft which succesfully completed a trans Pacific voyage from South America, and many other interesting displays.  Admission by donation

Tweed River Historical Society

The Tweed River Historical Society Museum is located in the original Tweed Shire City Hall, and has many interesting displays of local history and development of the valley.  It opens Wednesday and Friday each week from 11 am to 3 pm, or by arrangement. Clubs, special interest and school groups are welcome.  Nominal admission

Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre

A NSW NPWS Historic Site, the Centre has a fine museum, and a shop offering aboriginal art, crafts and souvenirs. A mangrove boardwalk and walking track winds through the site, to an amphi-theatre.  Free use of picnic facilities with electric barbecues and free admission to the shop.   Indigenous officers offer guided interpretive tours to visitors through the museum and site, its relics, flora and fauna, making it an ideal school outing or special interest group visit.  $15 per adult, $7.50 concession includes tour guide for museum and site.

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