Outings

South Ballina Beach

  • Date Saturday, 7 March 2026
  • Time 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Locations South Ballina Beach

BirdLife Northern Rivers - Outing

Meet:

Richmond River Nature Reserve, at the car park at the end of South Ballina Beach Road.

Try to car pool if you can. If coming from the north, drive to the Burns Point Ferry (turn south from River Road onto Burns Point Ferry Road) at 6:30 AM. There is space for several cars to be parked all day there. The cost of the ferry is $8.00 each way.

If coming from the south, cross the Richmond River at Wardell, then turn left onto River Drive. Continue to near the end at Burns Point, turning right onto South Ballina Beach Road.

Nearest toilets: none available on site; otherwise Ballina in the north and Wardell in the south
Register if you intend to participate.

Notify if you have questions or if you need to cancel.

To register email NorthernRiversBL@gmail.com with your name(s) and phone number. You will be notified if there is room.

What to bring?

  • binoculars
  • something to sit on
  • morning tea and possibly lunch
  • water
  • sunscreen
  • hat and sturdy shoes
  • insect repellent
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For 2026 summary of outings, CLICK HERE