Places to visit near

Skennars Head

Skennars Head is a town in Ballina Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia of about 1,224 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit: 18 waterfalls, 29 beaches & coast and 26 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Angel's Beach, Richmond Park and Ballina Boat Harbour.

28.8289° S, 153.6021° EPop. 1,224

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km97
Must-see45
Notable221
Best timeJuly to January

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One day from Skennars Head

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:33 pm

82 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Skennars Head
  2. Richmond Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Ballina Boat Harbourbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Alstonville Baptist Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Arakwal National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  6. Kings Beach (Nude)beach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Skennars Head
Today’s loopSkennars HeadStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Skennars Head?

Angel's Beach (beach, about 3 km), Richmond Park (nature spot, about 5 km), Ballina Boat Harbour (beach, about 9 km), Kings Beach (Nude) (beach, about 17 km), Alstonville Baptist Church (church, about 20 km), Boulder South Beach (beach, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Skennars Head?

97 places on Spotwander: 18 waterfalls, 29 beaches & coast, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Skennars Head?

Kellia Fall, about 13 km by road; Killen Falls (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Skennars Head?

Boulder South Beach, about 1 km by road; Sharpe's Beach (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Skennars Head?

Start in Skennars Head, visit Richmond Park, then Ballina Boat Harbour, then Alstonville Baptist Church, then Arakwal National Park, then Kings Beach (Nude), and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.