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Boat Harbour

Dogs likely welcome

Updated 12 Apr 2026

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Boat Harbour is a park in West Ballina. Dog access isn't confirmed, but it may be worth checking.

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Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
Boat Harbour Road, West Ballina NSW 2478
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Before you go

  • ℹ️Dog access hasn’t been confirmed — best to check before visiting.
  • 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
  • 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
  • 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
  • 🐕Off-leash status not confirmed — check signage.

What people say

KTKeith T.
Google Maps
★★★★☆6 years ago

We have spent a couple of nights here in December, 2018 and in 2016. We have never been bothered by anyone and we really like to spend a night or two here on our way down into NSW because it's quiet, on a canal and a small harbour plus plenty of grassy area for the furbaby (dog) to have a run. The toilets are only 200 meters away, down by the boat ramp.

KAKelly A.
Google Maps
★★★★★4 months ago

Beautiful area!

ATAustralian T.
Google Maps
★★★★☆4 years ago

A small fishing boat & hire boat Harbour quay Interesting to check out There's also rock walls to do some fishing off

JLJohn L.
Google Maps
★★★★★6 years ago

Great Place. Ballina Marineland is a great place for Boat Bits and Outboard repairs.

DNDavid N.
Google Maps
★★★★☆8 years ago

A quiet place to have lunch in you car or on the grass

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Boat Harbour Road, West Ballina NSW 2478
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