Ballina Beach Nature Resort

Great spot! Clean amenities and tidy location. Well recommended

Tom S.

4 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· June 2026

Mozzies land 🦟🪰

Tent · With pets ·

The campsite is really good, well maintained and has great facilities, but there are a few things that would have been very helpful to know before arriving. If you are staying in the Barra area, access is by ferry and it costs $8 each way. They only accept card, so this caught us by surprise and should be clearly mentioned beforehand. The mosquitoes were also extremely bad, probably due to the location close to the river. It was honestly one of the worst places for mozzies I have ever been, so bring strong repellent and antihistamines if you react badly to bites. The beach is not right in front of the campsite as the photos may suggest. You can hear the ocean, which is lovely, but the beach is around a 15-minute walk, about 1 to 2 km away. The trail is not extremely rough, but it is not as easy as it seems and would not be suitable for someone with a physical disability. Coffee is available on site but quite expensive, around $8. Firewood is also available but pricey, and firepit hire is $15 per night, so I recommend bringing your own if possible. The BBQs could also be cleaned more often, especially the grease traps/drip trays, which were very full and unpleasant. Overall, it is a lovely campsite with good structure and a nice atmosphere for families and kids, but be prepared for mozzies, extra costs and a longer walk to the beach than expected, photos should be more honest and not show beachfront images as it can be very misleading.

Eloisa B.

2 reviews

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· June 2026

Amazing visit 7 years later

26 ft travel trailer · With kids ·

This Caravan Park has everything you need! We stayed here 7 years ago and it’s just gotten better with the refurb and the added pool area! Love that you can have your own fire pits however I would suggest installing permanent ones so everyone know where to have the fire and the grass doesn’t get ruined.

Carly E.

26 reviews

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· May 2026

13 ft travel trailer ·

I loved the site. Lo vely walk to beach. Our dog was not allowed on the beach, but the camp had walking tracks and a dog park. The kitchen, toilet/showers, were all excellent, best I've seen in my camping travels.

Sue V.

4 reviews

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· April 2026

Tent ·

The site is exceptional, and the resort was perfect & clean.

Thomas V.

3 reviews

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· April 2026

Beautiful campsite

19 ft Class B · Group trip ·

Premium Group Sites

Beautiful natural campsite, large plots, clean ammenities, friendly staff especially the lovely British girl at reception (didn’t get her name). Close to a beautiful beach, great pool for the kids and the highlight for us was having a campfire!

Kate H.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2026

Tent · With kids ·

Nice clean and kids friendly camp resort . Well placed between an ocean and river . Clean amenities . Friendly staff . Lots of activities for kids. Water slide is top notch

Alwin J.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· April 2026

Overnight stopover

22 ft Class A · With pets ·

It’s a little out of the way but a great setting if you love dogs and kids, which we do. Most were family campers. We only stayed one night $76 but were charged an extra $20.30 because we had a second dog, not sure how they justify that as it would not have cost them any more? They are very strict in their T&C rules.

Graham T.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· April 2026

Camping with dogs

6 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·

This place is fantastic, we loved it. We are a child free family (furry only) so usually try and steer clear of places that aren’t adult only. I think because this place has such great kid dedicated areas it made the rest of the site super relaxing and kid free. We don’t hate kids lol, but would prefer not to hang out with them. Our 2 dogs loved the dedicated dog play area for running and stretching off lead. That was a game changer and not something you see often. The kitchen was so good - bbq’s that we used everyday you could totally come un equipped and just use their kitchen. The bathrooms were great too, lovely warm showers with good pressure. The site was very clean and constantly had maintenance people going around cleaning, and pruning etc etc. We came prepared with food, there’s not much at their shop. I think you can buy food and drinks from their cafe, but we didn’t. The beach is right there, 2 minute walk. It was stunning. We loved this place and can’t wait to book again!

Kathryn B.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2026

With kids ·

Luxury Glamping

We stayed in the luxury family Safari tent and loved it! Super comfy bed, our girls loved the bunk beds, and everything just had a great quality feel about it. Limited cooking options (just a microwave and BBQ) but we got by with that. Was a very short walk to the beach, and the pool/slides/cafe/bar were great. Also, staff were really friendly - thank you, Colin! Only thing to note is that although the park is very dog friendy, the beach right out front is not - so if we wanted to take the dog for a run on the beach, we had to drive to Patches Beach which is around 15 minute drive away.

Geordie T.

18 reviews

Mixed feelings

· March 2026

Nice but a few issues for so much $

Tent · With pets ·

This camping ground was very clean and nice but a bit of a mission to get there, ferry etc. It was quite expensive ($70 for tent in powered site permit) plus they had plenty of sites and ea h night j was there put a new camper right next to me rather than spacing us out. It was a very family vibe…. Loads of kids on bikes etc.

Face S.

4 reviews

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· March 2026

Family and doggy friendly.

With pets ·

We stayed in the luxury swag. The facilities of the place are really good. Onsite restaurant is super convenient. Would recommend the place for pet lovers and families!

Melvin G.

5 reviews

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· March 2026

22 ft Class B ·

I really enjoyed camping at Ballina Beach Nature Park… it’s so peaceful… surrounded by nature, and a short walk to the beach… but with all the things you need… cafe, small store, swimming pool and waterpark, great camp kitchen… and did I say nature, the river and the beach? Highly recommended… thanks guys 🤙🏼

Andrew F.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2026

Deluxe Studio Suite

Beautiful spot. The facilities were very clean. Great get away with a beach where no one is near. Highly recommend.

Rowan C.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· February 2026

Loved the “luxury swag” vibe at Ballina Beach Nature Resort! We stayed after a long road trip and it was exactly what we needed — minimalist, functional, yet cozy and comfortable with all the creature comforts. The amenities were spotless and well maintained. The water park was a big hit with my son, and having the beach just a short walk away made it even better. A perfect mix of nature, comfort, and family-friendly fun. Highly recommend! 🌊✨

Rateesh U.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· February 2026

With pets ·

Such a lovely spot, well kept and clean site! No shops closeby so bring enough food and drinks! Will be returning :). Stayed in luxury swag which was wonderful but it does get very hot during the day in summer months even with air con on so be mindful of this. Very comfy beds!

Lauren M.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· February 2026

Overall a great place to stay

Tent · With kids ·

Facilities are great. Biggest downside is the overpriced shop they have there. The food is average and they charge a lot. Pack your own food if you can, beers are expensive also… I spent a small fortune there and i didn’t get a lot. Staff are nice, pool is great and overnight it was very peaceful

Joseph M.

2 reviews

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· January 2026

19 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·

Nice relaxed family vibes. Good food from the cafe was a great time

Rhys O.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· January 2026

Modern site, lovely stay

Tent · With pets ·

Clean and modern facilities especially the kitchen area. Easy late check in and lovely exit taking the ferry across to Ballina. Make sure to bring your bug spray

Laura H.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· January 2026

Great find!

26 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

Great newly updated park with great facilities. Must be the cheapest park on the east coast!!! And dog friendly.

Narelle B.

3 reviews

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· January 2026

22 ft Class A ·

Many staying options on this campsite - luxury villas, units, glamping, powered and unpowered sites. Newly renovated amenities and a fabulous camp kitchen. Child and pet friendly. Great water play area and pool. Close to the beach.

Ian C.

5 reviews

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· January 2026

Great place for families and couples. I was travelling through alone. The Glamping tent was as all I Needed. Great family atmosphere. Tony D

Tony D.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· January 2026

Disappointed

22 ft travel trailer · With kids ·

Overall a decent park. Unfortunately, during our stay we had a fair few personal items stolen from the camp kitchen. Staff weren't really helpful and one actually blamed us for "leaving things around". Some of the ground and cleaning staff around the park were pretty rude and it always felt like you were in their way. Bins were always full and whilst the amenities were new and reasonably clean it was quite difficult to get a toilet/shower as there was way too many people for the amount there. Very hard to get a washer/dryer in the laundry too. Will not be back any time soon.

Ben S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· January 2026

26 ft Class A · Group trip ·

Good toilets, food, not too crowded, easy booking and clean

Tim C.

3 reviews

Not recommend

· January 2026

Sadly disappointed

22 ft Class B ·

Premium Group Sites

After attempting every which way to park our campervan on the sloped allocated site with not 1 but 3 trees on it, we gave up. We got stuck in the soft sand and had to be dug out by kind neighbours. This wasn't a premium site that we were allocated. Very disappointed as this was supposed to be a very special holiday with my daughter who's studying in Brisbane. It all became rather stressful as being a campervan we couldn't drain the water from the kitchen and shower, the toilet cassette being at such a steep angle was unusable. Such a waste of money. The beach however was lovely and we enjoyed walking there in the evenings.

Vanessa W.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· January 2026

Tent ·

Premium Group Sites

Great campground with everything you need. Nice beach a short walk away

Josh F.

3 reviews

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· December 2025

32 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·

100% recommended. Manager was lovely and park was super clean.

Katie S.

13 reviews

Mixed feelings

· December 2025

Tent ·

Overall it was okay, we were quite close to the other campers. Best for family’s looking to socialise with their height, not so much couples looking to get away from it all.

Lana K.

2 reviews

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· December 2025

Mrs

16 ft Class B ·

We loved staying at your camp site, the kitchen was excellent, the beach was near by, it was relaxing.

Carol B.

3 reviews

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· December 2025

Merry Christmas - we’ll be back!

16 ft travel trailer · With kids ·