Golf

9 Holes

Teven Valley Golf Course, Eltham Road  6687 8386

18 Holes

Byron Bay Golf Club, Broken Head Road 6685 6470

Ballina Golf Club Ltd, Jameson Avenue 6686 2766

Ocean Shores Country Club, Orana Road 6680 1008

Whale and Dolphin Watching

Whales can be easily seen from the Pat Morton Lookout on Lennox Headland. There is a walking track that leads east along the headland to one or two other prime viewing positions. Whales pass by Lennox Headland in June/July on their annual pilgrimage to warmer waters and then they pass again heading south during September/October. Dolphins can be spotted fishing along the beach about 15 metres off the shore.

Ballina Ocean Tours, Ballina 0408 863 999

Dolphin Kayaking Byron Bay, Byron Bay 6685 8044

Spirit of the Bay Cruises, Gold Coast 07 5536 5121

Surfing

Learning to surf is a great way of experiencing the beach culture of Lennox Head first hand. For beginners, there are a couple of good surf schools in the region. Best surfing is off the point--it has been rated as one of the best right-hand point breaks anywhere on Earth. The point break is one of the longest and biggest warm water breaks in Australia.

Summerland Surf School, Lennox Head-Ballina 6682 4393

Ocean Parasailing & River Tube Towing

Ballina Ocean Tours, Ballina 0408 863 999

Kite Boarding, Byron Bay 1300 888 938

Wake Boarding, Ballina 6680 7006

Fishing

Anglers can wade out from the southern end of Seven Mile Beach across the reef of exposed black rock to fish or bream, mackerel, snapper and the occasional big jewfish. In the right conditions, boats can be launched from the southern end of Seven Mile Beach through a break in the reef known as "The Moat". With a boat it is possible to go outside and fish the pinnacle reef located just off the Point.

Lennox Bait & Tackle, Ballina Street, Lennox Head  6687 6181

Ballina Fishing Charters, Buchanan Street, Ballina  6681 1833

NSW Fisheries*, Regatta Avenue, Ballina 6686 2018

*Information on rules and regulations for recreational fishing in the area

The Beach

Almost every day from October to May offers pleasant beach weather but the very best months for the beach are from December to April. Seven Mile Beach is a long unprotected beach with a small seasonally patrolled area out the front of the Surf Life Saving Club. Rips are common right along the beach. In ideal conditions with a light westerly there is a good beach break of around 2.5 metres. Surfing in Lennox is excellent, but if you are looking for a protected, waveless swimming area head towards the south end of Seven Mile Beach (near the Headland) where it is protected by a breakwater, or head further south to Ballina where there are some calm and protected beaches.

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving

The protected, waveless swimming area towards the south end of Seven Mile Beach, where it is protected by breakwater, is an excellent place for snorkeling at low tide. You can also take fully guided dive and snorkel trips from Byron Bay to Julian Rocks Marine Reserve where you can experience one of the top ten dive sites of Australia.

Byron Bay Dive Centre, Byron Bay 1800 243 483