GUEST COMPENDIUM Things to do and see in Lennox Head
RESORT
OPERATIONAL
RESTAURANTS
FACILITIES
PROCEDURES
AND CAFES
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3 Operational Procedures Television, Austar, telephone, internet, air- conditioning, spa operation, dishwasher.
4 In Case of an Emergency
Fire safety, first aid, security and safety, emergency procedures, resort by laws.
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Resort By-Laws
Surf Spots and Surf schools
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Family Friendly Beaches
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Local Fishing Spots / Charters Diving & Snorkeling Tours
30 Family Activities 32 Arts & Culture
8 Resort Facilities
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Pool, steam room, BBQ, tennis court, games, business services, weather, babysitting services. 34
12 Local Directory Grocer, banks, post offices, libraries, cinemas,
Museums, galleries, theaters
Cinemas, Pubs and Festivals
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Scenic Drives & Scenic River Tours
churches
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Scenic Walks
14 Restaurants and Cafes
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Golf Courses
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Adventure
Hangliding, ballooning, sky jump, horse riding, whale watching
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Product & Service Charges
Markets Farmers, weekend markets
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Health and Fitness
Yoga, pilates, gym
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Beauty Therapy
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OPERATIONAL
Digital Free to Air TV, FOXTEL
SERVICES
pay TV and DVD operation:
Telephone Operating Instructions & Directory
We have the FOXTEL “hotel selection” comprising 8 channels. • Fox Sports 1, 2 & 3. . • Movie Masterpiece, Movie Action and Movie Premiere . • Sky News • Nickelodeon
Your apartment telephone offers you direct dial local and international call services, plus voicemail services. Each apartment is equipped with a local telephone book located in the kitchen. (N.B. directory assistance – 12455 - cannot be dialed from units – please call reception for assistance).
Your Direct Incoming Telephone Number and Voicemail
The Free to Air TV and FOXTEL signals are transmitted throughout the resort as a DIGITAL TV signal and FOXTEL will show up at the end of the list of digital TV channels when you scroll through (Usually following channel 88).
Each apartment has a direct dial telephone with an individual incoming number to enable guests to make and receive calls on a 24-hour basis. Your direct incoming number is located on your telephone. Eg: Apartment 23 Direct Incoming Number 02 6618 0023 Apartment 01 Direct Incoming Number 02 6618 0001 If the red light is flashing on your telephone you have a voicemail message. To Retrieve Voicemail press *(star) 91 and then follow the prompts. To dial an Internal Number Reception Dial 9 Restaurant Dial 144 Room-to-Room 1 then Room Number - e.g: To call Room 23 Dial 123, Room 01 Dial 101 To dial an External Number Dial “0” for an outside line and then the number you require Phone calls are recorded through the switchboard and are charged to your account. Local calls are 70 cents per 30 minutes and STD calls are calculated depending on distance and length of time. If you wish to know the charge for a particular STD call you have made, ring through to reception and we can advise call cost. To dial an International Number Dial “0” for an outside number then “0011” for international followed by the applicable country code of the country and the telephone number you require. International Country Codes are available in the Telephone book
We receive the FOXTEL service by satellite before it is re-transmitted as a digital signal and it is not possible to convert their program information to allow it to be re-transmitted through to your TV. Thus you will need to rely on the printed program information for FOXTEL. . • To receive the Digital TV signal press either “source” or “mode” on your remote control and select DTV or Digital TV. • To play a DVD from the DVD Player press either “source” or “mode” on your remote control and select AV
Internet We provide FREE Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Our guests may download up to 1 GB per day / per device. • Select Settings – Select WIFI – Search Wireless Networks. • Connect to TOMIZONE. • Now go to your internet browser and connect to www.Google.com. • The Tomizone welcome screen will open - accept their conditions and you will be on-line. We also have an internet connected computer available for free use by our guests during office hours in our reception. Alternatives around Lennox Head. Free Wi-Fi at the following venues: . • Free Wave café/restaurant. 62 Ballina St (opens 10am) . • Lime Café . 70 Ballina St. (opens 8am) Pay as You Go. Internet café attached to Sea Grass Grocery & Deli store. 56 Ballina St. Ballina Council Library – Lennox Community Centre – Park Lane. (The other end of next door’s playing fields.)
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Fire Safety
Security & Safety
There are fire alarms located throughout the buildings and
Lennox Head is one of the friendliest, safest places in
in the basement car parks. It is important to familiarize
Australia. However, crime exists even in Paradise, and you
yourself with the location of all fire exits. Refer to the fire
should be alert in particular to opportunistic crime and
evacuation procedure outlined on the following page (5) of
take sensible steps to avoid becoming a target.
this compendium.
To assist with the safekeeping of your valuables please fol-
Please note: Fire alarms are an essential service device and
low these security tips:
vandalising of these will incur a fine of $250. Do not interfere in any way with smoke detectors or fire devices.
•
Please ensure your apartment is locked whenever
These units are for your protection. Removal or willful
you go out, and do not leave any valuables lying
breakage is a criminal offence.
about in your apartment. Do not leave your
personal belongings out on your balcony
First Aid
overnight.
To arrange first aid for minor emergencies, please contact reception (dial 9). For more serious cases medical assistance should be sought – refer to “Emergency Services” numbers in the telephone section above.
Emergency Services Police
River St, Ballina 000 or 6626 0599
Fire
Ballina
Ambulance
Cherry St, Ballina 000 or 131 233
000 or 6681 6000
Ballina Hospital Cherry St, Ballina 6686 2111 Chemist
Ballina Rd, Lennox Head 6687 7451
Dentist
2/48 Ballina St, Lennox Head 6687 6190
Medical Centre Next to Resort on Park Lane 6687 7444
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Each unit entry door is fitted with a security latch
– please engage this for added security whilst you
are inside the apartment.
•
Please ensure that you lock your vehicle and do
not leave any valuables in your car.
•
If you have any security concerns during your
stay please notify Reception.
•
Access to foyer doors is by key only. Please
ensure that the foyer door is securely locked
behind you
EMERGENCY
EVACUATION PLAN 1.
Should you see smoke, flames, or smell
•
Do not leave fire escape doors open.
burning –
•
Do not carry any items in the fire escape.
•
Notify management immediately (dial 9
to contact Reception)
personal belongings.
•
Indicate your unit number
•
Advise the location and nature of the inci
dent
Personal safety is more important than
6.
Assemble in the Medical Centre car park next
to the resort entrance.
•
Report any missing persons to the
Should the fire alarm sound you will be
manage ment at the Assembly Point.
contacted by Reception via the PA system with
Staff to supply a guest list to the Fire
further instructions. In the event of a fire, you will
Brigade.
be instructed to proceed to the fire assembly
area.
• •
Do not return to the building until it is
declared safe.
•
Keep well clear of the area to allow the
2.
Break glass on red fire alarm panel in foyer for
fire service and other emergency services
Fire Service –
to operate freely.
this will activate the fire alarm. (A fine of $250
applies for misuse together with termination of
7.
your letting and no refund for time unused.)
usable:
If the corridors are full of smoke and not
•
Stay in the unit.
3.
Should you leave your unit, close windows and
•
Show yourself at the window.
doors to restrict the spread of fire.
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Await the fire service.
Take your unit key with you. 8.
Fire fighting equipment is located in the car
4.
Notify guests in the adjacent unit if safe to do
parks.
so. 9.
Every unit is fitted with both a smoke and
5.
Follow the signs to the emergency exits – the
heat detector.
main foyer entrances.
Our fire system can track the zone where the
•
Evacuate the building in an orderly
alarm was activated – the unit which activated the
manner using the main lobby stairs, (if
alarm will have a small red light glowing on the
safe to do so) which will take you clear of
foyer ceiling, just outside the unit. Smoke alarms
the building.
in particular may be activated by smoke from
cooking.
•
If the electricity supply has been disabled
the security gates in the car park will not
open & you will not be able to exit this
way.
•
Do not panic.
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RESORT
BYLAWS
Please consider other guests and park your vehicle ONLY in the parking space designated for your apartment. Parking in the complex is entirely at the risk of the guest and no responsibility will be assumed by the resort management for damage to vehicles incurred upon the premises for any reason whatsoever. NO SMOKING is allowed inside the apartments, stairwells, car park basement or in common areas and pool facility area. Smoking is ONLY permitted on apartment balconies. Please use ashtrays provided and be considerate of smoke wafting onto adjoining areas. Should smoking occur in an apartment a charge of $200 will be applied plus 1 extra night tariff due to the resultant delay in letting the apartment. NO PETS are permitted on the premises nor in the apartments at any time whatsoever. Should we discover any pet is in or has been in an apartment a minimum charge of $500.00 will be levied being the cost of carpet cleaning, spring cleaning and pest extermination. Guests must leave and with no compensation for un-used tariff. We reserve the right to charge more for resultant delays in letting the apartment. We strictly ENFORCE A NO PARTIES and NO EXCESSIVE NOISE POLICY in the resort. Visitors must leave the premises by 11pm. Directions from resort staff and management must be complied with. This policy will be strictly enforced to ensure the comfort of all guests. Visitors are the responsibility of the guest and Strata By-Laws must be adhered to at all times. Visitors may be permitted to use the resort facilities when accompanied by a resort guest and only at the discretion of the Manager. Failure to comply with resort management requests could result in guests and visitors being asked to leave with no refund for time un-used. Please DO NOT hang towels or clothing over the balconies. Drying racks and Dryers are provided in the apartments.
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RESORT
FACILITIES Pool Lap pool is heated in winter. Please be considerate of other guests and limit your noise levels during early mornings and in the evenings. Under no circumstances can any glassware including bottles be taken into the pool, spa or steam room. Glass is permitted in the BBQ area however we ask that you take care to prevent any breakages. Children under the age of 13 must be supervised by a responsible adult from inside the pool area. For the safety of all guests we ask that parents prevent children from climbing and jumping from the lap pool waterfall into the main pool. Please note the pool and BBQ areas are monitored by closed circuit security cameras
Steam Room The steam room is located in the pool area. The temperature is set at 45 degrees for both comfort and health reasons. The steam room is operated by pressing the Green button alongside the door. Press the
POOL
button “once� only as a second press cancels
OPEN 8:00 AM - 9 PM DAILY
the operation. The steam generator is silent and takes about 20 minutes to reach operational temperatures. We suggest a warm up in the Jacuzzi Spa whilst you are waiting.
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Barbecues Stainless Steel gas barbeques are provided free of charge and located on the pool deck area for use on a first come, first served basis. Please be considerate of other guests wishing to use this facility. Please leave the BBQ and utensils clean for the next guests to use (do not remove the utensils from the BBQ area). Bottles and glass are only permitted around the BBQ area. No glass is permitted in the pool, spa or steam room areas.
Tennis court
Baby Sitting Services
Court hours are 9:00am – 5.00/6:00pm daily.
Holiday Angels
Specially designed ½ tennis court racquets and balls are
http://www.holidayangels.com.au/index.html
available for hire at our reception.
Email: info@holidayangels.com.au
Tennis balls and racquets are also available for hire from
Phone: Contact Jo Malcolm on Mobile 0410 312 839
reception. Please call reception during office hours (dial 9)
Price: $25 / hour maximum of 3 children per child carer
to make a tennis court reservation.
(minimum booking of 3 hours).
Board games
Provides a range of luxury services to make your holiday a
A selection of board games and playing cards is available
truly relaxing experience,
for your use from reception.
Their child carers are available day and night, so don’t miss out on that movie, concert
Business Services
or restaurant meal.
Reception can assist with photocopying, faxing and mail
They provide conscientious childcare for your children in
services that you may require during your stay with us.
your home or holiday accommodation. Any parents wishing to speak to the Child
Services provided can be charged to your room account.
Carers direct are able to do
Please refer to Product & Service Charges at the back of
so and references are available upon request.
this Compendium. Incoming guest mail (including guest faxes) are kept at reception for your collection (we will call your unit to advise arrival of these items).
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ADMINISTRATION OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5:00 pm Weekends/ Public Holidays 9.00am – 3.00pm The on-site managers are on call for emergencies 24 hours a day. To contact us after hours dial ‘9’ on your phone and follow the prompts.
KEYS Please take your keys with you whenever you leave the building. Lost keys will be charged at $30 per set.
PARKING Designated parking spaces are allocated for each apartment. Please park in the space for your apartment number. The basement car parks are standard height and will safely accommodate vehicles up to 2 meters clearance. Visitors’ parking is provided at the front of the resort near the reception area and not in the basement car parks. We reserve the right to have illegally parked cars towed away. Parking is at your own risk and no responsibility will be taken for any damage or theft from vehicles.
DEPARTURE PROCEDURE On Departure: Check-out time is 10.00am NSW time * Reception is open from 8.30 – 5.00 Mon – Fri, 9.00 – 3.00 Sat/Sun/Public Holidays Upon checkout please leave the apartment in a neat and tidy condition. All used pots & pans to be washed and crockery and cutlery placed in the dishwasher and cycled. Please place excess rubbish in the bins provided at the bottom of the stairwells in the car park. Failure to remove excessive rubbish may incur an extra cleaning charge of $50 If departing outside office hours please place your keys in the After Hours Letterbox located on the Right Hand side of the reception entrance.
REPEAT BOOKINGS Our policy is always to give first option for repeat bookings to house guests who are currently in residence. So if you would like to reserve or book an apartment for some time in the future, or to extend your current stay, please contact Reception (09) and we will offer you our best rate.
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CANCELLATION POLICY A cancellation fee of 1/3 of total tariff applies for bookings cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival (21 days during high and peak season, public holiday weekends and special events) unless a replacement booking can be found for the entire period at the same rate. In any case, a $ 0 administration fee will be retained. Once the apartment is occupied, there is no refund of tariff in full or part for the period booked.
LOST PROPERTY Any items found in the resort grounds or left behind on departure will be held for 4 weeks before being donated to charity. Any food or beverage items left in the apartment will be disposed of immediately. Management will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items. Items will be returned on a COD basis.
WEATHER FORECASTS AND ‘WHAT’S ON’ NOTICE BOARD Check out our weatherboard outside Reception – it’s updated every morning with full weather conditions including tide times, plus local markets and events.
GETTING AROUND Car Rental Ballina Byron Rental Cars
6687 4009
Avis (Ballina)
6686 7650
Budget (Ballina)
13 27 27
Hertz (Ballina)
6686 4852
Motorcycle Hire & Tours (Byron)
6685 6304
Taxis & transfers Ballina Taxis (inc. maxi taxi)
6686 9999 /
1800 065 870
Byron Bay Taxis & Limousines
6685 5008
Xcede Airport Transfers
6620 9200
Ballina Byron Mini Bus – Lennox Head
0432 276 157
Local Bus Services Blanches Bus Co
6686 2144
Byron Night Shuttle
1300 786 738 (Fri/Sat evenings)
Kirkland’s Bus
1300 367 077
Bicycles
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LOCAL DIRECTORY FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
SEAGRASS GREEN GROCER The Seagrass Green Grocer is located directly across
1a/56 Ballina St, Lennox
the road from the resort and sells fruits and vegetables,
Head
some grocery items, breads, deli items, home made
Ph:0266877022
dips, cakes and slices for take away and freshly
*located across the road
squeezed juices.
from the resort
IGA SUPERMARKET Supermarket that offers, fruit, vegetables, meats, cakes
3/84 Ballina St Lennox Head
and bread.
Ph : 02 6687 7594 Open 7 Days 6.30am - 8 pm
JORDAN’S FARM FRUIT SHOP Supermarket that offers, fruit, vegetables, meats, cakes
3/84 Ballina St Lennox Head
and bread.
Ph : 02 6687 7594 Open 7 Days 6.30am - 8 pm
IGA, WOOLWORTH’S, COLES, K- MART, TARGET, ALDI There are a number of large supermarkets located in
Ballina - 10 minute drive
Ballina at Ballina Fair (Woolworth’s, Target), Ballina
along the coast road
central (IGA, Coles, K-Mart) and Aldi (Ballina Industrial
heading south towards
Estate).
airport. You will pass all of these shopping complexes.
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CELLARBRATIONS BOTTLE SHOP Taking care of all your liquor needs
81/84 Ballina St Lennox Head Ph : 02 6687 7463
LENNOX HEAD PHARMACY Open hours: Mon- Fri 830am-530pm, Sat 830-12:30pm,
2/64 Ballina Street
Sundays CLOSED.
Lennox Head Phone: 02 6687 7451
BANKS The Southern Cross Credit Union has an ATM and provides a wide range of banking facilities. (Travelers Cheques can only be cashed and issued to Southern Cross account holders). There is also an ATM at the IGA Supermarket. Full banking services are available in Ballina and Byron Bay.
POST OFFICE Lennox Head Post Office can cash American Express and Cash
Ph: 6687 7240
travelers’ cheques. Thomas Cook and Visa travelers’ cheques can only
Open 8.30am-5pm
be cashed in conjunction with a purchase.
Monday to Friday
LIBRARIES Lennox Head - located next door at the Lennox Head
Lennox Head
Cultural Community Centre - Mackneys lane
66876398
Ballina - located in River Street next to information
Ballina
centre
66861277
CINEMAS Ballina Fair Cinemas
Crn Kerr & Fox St, Ballina
6686 9091
3DODFH Cinemas 108 Johnson St, Byron Bay
6680 8555
Lounge Cinema
Gordon St, Byron Bay
6680 9055
Pighouse Flicks
The Art Factory, Byron Bay
6685 5828
CHURCH SERVICES IN LENNOX HEAD Anglican Church
Byron St
6686 2094
Catholic Church
Ballina St
6681 1048
Uniting church
6 Rutherford St
6686 8846
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RESTAURANTS AND
CAFES IWOK RESTAURANT AND BAR
Located at the resort, this restaurant is a favourite amongst locals and
http://www.iwok.com.au
offers both Chinese and Asian cuisine. Its a really affordable option
7 Park Lane, Lennox Head
and a popular choice for groups and families. You can enjoy intimate
Phone: 6687 7478
dinner for two and order from the cocktail bar.
Tuesday to Sunday for lunch 11am- 2pm and 5pm till late
GROOVERS CAFÉ & RESTAURANT At Groovers we pride ourselves on quality and freshness, we use local
1 2/63-65 Ballina Street
produce when available. We have a wide variety of meals and
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something to tempt the most discerning of taste buds. On premises
Phone: 6687 6882
all our cakes, pastries, pastas and more are made with great skill from our team of qualified chefs. Our coffee is award winning and brewed by our experienced baristas. We are open for breakfast and lunch 7 days and dinner Thursday through to Saturday. We are fully licensed as well as BYO. For bookings please phone, 02-66876882. We are located in the Lennox central complex at the pedestrian crossing.
LENNOX HEAD PIZZA AND PASTA Offers lovely thin-crust pizzas, pastas, salads and gelatos. Also have a
2/56 Ballina Street, Lennox
$10 lunch specials Mon-Fri.
Head
Offering 10% discount for take away menu for guests of resort
Phone: 6687 7080
http://lennoxheadpizzaandpasta.com.au
Monday to Sunday: Lunch from 11am & Dinner from 5:30pm Sun - 11am - 2.30pm
FREEWAVE Lennox Heads first Japanese sushi bar and restaurant. It also offers
3/62 Ballina Street, Lennox
casual eats such as burgers and bacon and egg rolls with an oriental
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twist as well as a full a-la carte Japanese dinner menu and sushi bar.
Phone: 6687 7129
Owned by a local and his Japanese partner they fuse together a
Monday to Sunday: 10am -
creative menu using top quality ingredients offered at an excellent
4 pm
price.
Wed- Sat 10am - 9pm
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PANCHO VILLA MEXICAN Offering Mexican fare for visitors and locals of Lennox Head since
1/62 Ballina Street,
1989. A unique atmosphere for a relaxed dining experience for all age
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groups. The menu features a wide range of flavours and tastes, with
Phone: 6687 6171
traditional favourites and house specialties.
Tues to Sunday 6pm till lateSun - 11am - 2.30pm
SHORTY’S Shorty’s is a wine bar/restaurant serving tapas by French Caribbean
4/63 Ballina Street,
chef Ludo who makes wonderful little tasting plates, main courses,
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specials and desserts. Caters well for vegetarians. Shorty’s has cool,
Phone: 6687 4358
funky decor and is a great place to meet friends for a a glass of wine
Wednesday to
or cocktail.
Sunday 6pm till late
THE TANDOORI PLACE Specialises in North Indian cuisine especially Tandoori (Clay
7/63 Ballina St, Lennox Head
oven cooking).
Phone: 6687 7768
http://www.tandooriplace.com/
Open every day 5pm till late
LIME CAFE A popular café that serves great coffee and delicious food for
70 Ballina Street,
breakfast and lunch. Gluten free and vegetarians are well catered for.
Lennox Head
It is also well priced and located in a lovely sunny spot in the centre of
Phone: 6687 7132
town.
Open 7 days
THE POINT CAFE Offers a huge menu selection for both breakfast and lunch. Great
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selection of fresh juices and smoothies. Caters for large groups inside
Phone: 6687 5820
or pull up a chair outside and enjoy the morning sun. Also great for
Open: from 6.30am
families as the children’s park is opposite the cafe.
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RESTAURANTS AND
CAFES CONTINUED THE BREAM HOLE - FISH AND CHIPS A long time favourite amongst the locals. Specialising in all things
71 Ballina St, Lennox Head
seafood.
Phone: 6687 7034 Open 7 days: 11.30am - 3pm & 5pm - 7.30pm
IN THE PINK Amazing home made ice creams and gelatos. Also serve organic
1/76 Ballina Street,
coffee.
Lennox Head Phone: 6687 5552
FISHY FISHY Offer a wide selection of the best local produce with fresh seafood to gourmet meals and fish and chips - outdoor seating areas are provided for a relaxed lunch or dinner. 3/80 Ballina Street, Lennox Head Phone: 6687 7129 Open 7 days from 11am http://www.fishyfishy.com.au/
QUATTRO RESTAURANT Offering an extensive mouth-watering menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a focus on traditional Italian cuisine and wood fired pizzas. Quattro provides a relaxed atmosphere, chic décor and offering delicious quality food with excellent friendly customer service for any occasion, casual or intimate dinner experience. http://www.quattro-restaurant.com/lennox-head/ 90-92 Ballina Street, Lennox Head Phone: 6687 6950
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Open Open 7 days till late
Monday – Friday from 9
Saturday – Sunday from 8
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LEX THAI RESTAURANT Offers an open airy seaside modern atmosphere for diners to enjoy
90-92 Ballina Street,
a gourmet breakfast, through to a full a la carte service for lunch and
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dinner. Using the finest quality ingredients Head chef uses the best
Phone: 6687 7337
local seafood with flavours that fuse Mediterranean flavours with spicy
Breakfast 8am – 11.30am
Thai influences.
Lunch 12.00pm – 3.30pm
http://ellenix.com.au
Dinner 5.30pm – till Late
MARIUS A chilled contemporary cafe by day and tapas bar by night.
90-92 Ballina Street,
Marius is a purveyor of real food with a focus on Hispanic/ Latino and
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Latino American flavours and gets rave reviews from locals. Offers $35
Phone: 6687 5897
buckets of Coronas or $25 pitchers of Sangria every Friday and sat
Monday to Thursday
night from 5pm till late.
7AM -3PM
http://www.cafemarius.com.au/
Friday to Saturday from 7AM - late Sunday 8AM - 3PM
THE LENNOX HOTEL BALCONY RESTAURANT The restaurant is upstairs and offers ocean views in a stylish and comfortable setting. Great seafood and steak options along with an
Beef & Beach Balcony Restaurant The lennox Hotel
conferences or large groups and is child friendly.
17-19 Pacific Parade, Lennox Head NSW 2478 Phone: 6687 5769
http://www.thelennox.com.au/beef-and-beach/
Open 7 days
extensive Modern Australian menu. Can cater for weddings,
FOAM-RESTAURANT The cafe menu offers modern Australian menu that is innovative and
41 Pacific Parade,
uses quality local fresh ingredients directly opposite the beach. The
Lennox Head
restaurant offers a top quality fine dining experience for that
Phone: 02 6687 7757
special occasion where you can indulge in great food, wine and service.
Wed – Sat lunch
Choose from a la carte or degestation style featuring southern
from 12 noon and
European-inspired dishes and an excellent wine menu.
evenings from 6:00pm
www.foamlennox.com
Sunday Lunch – 12 -4pm
BOMBORA CAFE & RESTAURANT Situated near Lake Ainsworth, directly opposite the beach. It has been
50 Pacific Parade,
serving breakfast, lunch & coffee since 2007. They deliver a relaxed
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dining experience, whilst retaining high quality food and friendly,
Phone: 6687 4333
efficient service to eat in or take away.
Open 7 days from 7.30am
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COUNTRYSIDE
RESTAURANTS CH’E BON FRENCH RESTAURANT Ch’e Bon is a great family French Restaurant located in Tintenbar, just
5 Fernleigh Rd, Tintenbar
10 minutes drive. The cuisine of Ché Bon has its origins in the
Phone: 6687 8221
Bourgogne region of France and is typical of that area. Both owners
Tuesday to Saturday -
are originated from France and the authenticity of recipes used by
Dinner 6pm
Chef Rodolphe, have been handed down to him by his mother, grandmother and generations before them. http://chebonrestaurant.com/
HARVEST CAFÉ AND BAKERY Located in the quaint village of Newrybar only 15 min´s away from
18 Old Pacific Hwy,
Lennox Head. They showcase the diversity of fabulous fresh, local,
Newrybar
organic food (often from the owners own family garden!). They have
Phone: 6687 2644
alfresco dining on spacious veranda´s of the cafe. They also have a
Open 7 days from 8:30am
restaurant that is set in a charming, early 1900´s historic cottage with
for breakfast and lunch.
a cozy fire and elegant bar. A recent addition is the Bakery where you
Dinners on Thursday,
can pick up freshly baked bread and deli items. Great for special
Friday and Saturday
occasions, casual breakfast or lunch. Bookings essential.
evenings. http://harvestcafe.com.au/
ELTHAM VALLEY PANTRY Situated between Lismore and Byron Bay in the Northern Rivers region
713 Boatharbour Road,
of NSW. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon tea lovingly
Eltham
prepared by their chefs using fresh, local ingredients.
Phone: 6629 1418
The cafe offers a tranquil dining experience with tables available
Tues - Fri 10am until 3pm
inside our renovated farmhouse, on the shady verandahs or outside in
Sat - Sun 9am - 4pm
the garden under the pecan trees.
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FARMERS MARKETS Farmers markets are increasingly growing in popularity in this region. It’s relaxed, fun, and all about quality of life and the environment, for the produce is mainly organically farmed and grown locally, reducing transport costs: and the carbon footprint. TUESDAY Lismore Organic Market - Showground
7.30am - 11am
THURSDAY Byron Bay - Butler St Reserve
8-11am
Ballina Twilight Markets (Summer only) on the River off Fawcett Street. 4-8pm FRIDAY Mullumbimby Showground
7-11.30am
SATURDAY Bangalow - Bangalow Hotel Carpark
7-11am
SUNDAY Ballina - Kingsford Smith Drive on the river
WEEKEND MARKETS 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Murwillumbah Cottage Market
Knox Park
Brunswick Heads
Memorial Park
1ST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Byron Bay Community Market
Butler St Reserve
Lismore Car Boot Market
Lismore shopping square
2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Alstonville Showground Market 2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Lennox Head Lakeside
Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head
Channon Craft Market
The Channon
3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Mullumbimby Museum Market
Stuart Street, Mullumbimby
Murwillumbah Cottage Market
Knox Park, Murwillumbah
3RD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Ballina Community Market
Circus Ground, Canal Road, Ballina
Lismore Car Boot Market
Lismore shopping square
4TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Bangalow Village Market
Bangalow Showground, Bangalow
5TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Lennox Head Lakeside
Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head
Nimbin Aquarius Fair Market
Nimbin Community Centre
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HEALTH AND
FITNESS SURFIT
9/90 – 92 Ballina Street, Lennox Head Phone: 02 6687 7002
24 Hour gym – no contracts
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FITNESS MATTERS Offering gym facilities as well as health and fitness classes s uch as
Byron Street, Lennox Head
zumba, pilates, yoga and more. They also have a creche during the
Phone: 6687 7468
morning. Check website for details. http://fitnessmatterslennoxhead.com.au/
YOGA AKHANDA Times: Tues (gentle), Thurs (Dynamic) 6-7.30pm
Lennox Head Cultural
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Centre, Park Lane. Contact: Jessica Cohen 0468 348 015 or ujaliyoga@gmail.com
YOGA SATYANANDA Takes a very holistic approach to the goals of yoga, Classes will include
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asana, pranayama, meditation, deep relaxation, and internal cleansing
Centre
techniques.
Park Lane
Times: Yoga for Surfers Wednesday night’s 6-7.30pm
Contact: Daniel Rawson
Gentle Restorative Sat 9-11.30am
0404833855
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JENNYSYOGA HATHA These classes are made up of asanas (stretching), deep Breathing and
Scout Hall, Macay Lane (off
deep relaxation.
Park Lane) Lennox Head
Times: Thursday 9-11.30am
Contact: Jenny Stephenson
http://www.jennysyoga.com/classes_at.html
02 6687 5140
YOGA WITH MARIA Times: Tues & Thurs : 6.00am, 9.30am. Sat 7.00am.
Lennox Head Surf Club,
Tues & Thurs 6pm. Booking essential.
Pacific Pde
http://www.yogaforgrownups.com
Contact: Maria 0432290622
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LENNOX HEAD IYENGAR YOGA Offer daily Iyengar classes, workshops, overseas retreats, yoga/accom-
Sanctuary Village Hall,
modation packages.
Ross Lane
http://byroniyengaryoga.com/
Contact: 6689324
WHITE LOTUS YOGA (SIVANANDA AFFILIATED) The centre offers drop-in classes for different levels of experience,
2a Castle Drive,
pregnancy yoga, self-development courses and yoga courses
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Times: Monday, Wednesday 6-7.30pm and Sat 9-10.30am.
Phone: 66 875 769
Also run weekly satsang, meditation classes and retreats.
Contact: PH:(0) 477 943 697 or (0) 403 838 750
We try to keep information up to date but advise to book into classes before you go as times are always changing.
LITTLE YOGINIS Age appropriate classes for 2.5yrs and up, Including postures,
Scout Hall, Macay Lane (off
games, songs, meditation and other activities call for the times.
Park Lane) Lennox Head Jacqui McPherson 66875982
LIFEWORKS PILATES Pilates exercises work on strengthening muscles and
56 Greenfields Rd,
lengthening others to help stabilise the spine, pelvis, shoulders
Lennox Head
and legs to create a solid base of support and promote
Contact: Alison
centering (good posture).
0415 784 214
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BEAUTY THERAPY
RIPPLE MASSAGE This is a day spa and provides great service that comesto you. Offers a
Contact: 0438567906
range of specials and packages. Great for couples or girls weekends or
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SPA VEDA Massage, facial, waxing and more, the Spa Veda is located just across
3/66 Ballina Street,
from the resort on the main road and offer a day Spa, Medi Spa and
Lennox Head.
Beauty treatments six days a week and in the evenings.
Phone: 6687 5122
Free eyelash tine with every pedicure for guests of the resort.
VILLAGIO SPA Relax and restore your mind body and soul, with their highest quality natural healing products and five star treatments. They do massage, facials, waxing, pedicures and more. The are located minutes away
Phone: 0431068681 Terrena.rowan@gmail.com
from the resort on the main road.
MOBILE MASSAGE 7 days a week by appointment Combination of remedial, relaxation & deep tissue massage
Phone: Char 0419 385 282
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INNER BEAUTY Beauty therapy Clarins and Pelactive stockists. Their treatment range
5/71 Ballina St, Lennox
is extensive and they specialise in luxurious facials, Intraceuticual
Head
oxygen treatments, hot rock massage, pedicures & manicures with
Phone: 66875477
warm paraffin gel finger & toe nails, they also offer the necessity
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treatments of waxing and tanning.
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REMEDIAL MASSAGE Gabrielle specialises in treating the soft tissue of the body which may
Skennars Head (10 mins
become injured or painful. Your treatment will involve a physical
drive)
assessment followed by application of soft tissue massage techniques
Phone: 0413 468 535
and stretches used to correct the problems identified.
www.gabmurphy.com.au
MONTANNA DAY This day spa offers Luxurious Roman Spa, Lilli Rose Beauty
Lennox Head Hill
Treatments, Montanna Day Spa, Tennis, Coffee and Hand Massage,
(5 mins drive)
special occasion relaxation, waxing, facials and lots more.
Phone: 02 6687 5567
http://www.montanna.com.au/
Open from: 10am – 5pm daily
KIVA SPA AND BATHHOUSE The Kiva Spa and Bathhouse combines some of the ancient and time
1 McGougans Lane,
honoured healing bathing practices from around the world. They offer,
Mullumbimby.
Hydro therapy contoured spas; Wood fired saunas, Oxygenated cold
(30mins drive)
plunge pool, Tropical garden setting, Therapeutic and relaxing mas-
Contact: 66844811
sage, Organic Eminence skin care and 5 treatment rooms.
KIVA SPA AND BATHHOUSE Five star day spa, steam room, relaxation and beauty therapy www.thebyronatbyron.com.au/ Broken Head Road, Byron Bay (15 mins drive)
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SURF SPOTS
Information sourced from the surfingatlas.com
LENNOX POINT Drive towards Lennox Head lookout, park atop, follow the trail and cruise down (just watch out for spiky vegetation). Getting in and out here can be a challenge, as polished, small slippery rocks lead the way. But when the groundswell from S-SE comes in, winds are absent or W-NW the ride is great. Chill in the lineup, enjoy the serenity and amazing backdrop. A world class right point that can barrel and have you surfing FAST for over 300m. Best conditions are a cyclone swell or decent ground swell but Lennox can break on any swell over 2ft. Best on SW to SE winds. For experienced surfers only.
LENNOX REEF Lennox Reef is a flat, submerged boulders reef off the southern corner of Lennox beach, just in from the famous Lennox Point. Due to the water depth, it is best surfed at higher tide as the rocks do tend to come to the surface on low and make paddling and duck diving dangerous. When the offshore wind is blowing the peaks out here can be really fun and the crowd factor is usually low. The paddle is quite long from the beach (maybe 150 - 200m) but is flat water until you get to the reef it self about 100m off shore. Best in a small to medium swell.
BOULDERS BEACH Just south of Lennox Point, Boulders (named after the basalt rocks that have eroded to form the beach) is suited to the experienced surfer. Boulder Beach has been referred to as the backside of Lennox Point. Boulder’s is a step up from Flat Rock (see below)- it can hold reasonably big swell and, with its rocky shore and tricky entry points, is not a place for the novice surfer.
FLAT ROCK Flat Rock is a long flat rock platform in front of a popular camping ground. Easy to find as it is well sign posted and just off the coast road south of Ballina. The wave can get really good but is usually a slowish right hander that tends to section. Waves are fun and well suited to intermediates and beginners. The rock platform provides good protection from SE wind so a sneaky afternoon session can be had when everywhere else is blown out.
NORTH WALL Easy to find, follow the East Ballina signs and then go towards the river. North Wall is the north side of the man made break wall where the river meets the sea. There is a road to the break and a car park. When every where is 2ft North Wall is 4ft! A swell magnet of a place. On its day it is a serious take off and fast down the line wave that often meets with a closeout near the beach. Best left to experienced surfers once it is over 3ft. Great spot to check when the wind goes to the SE too, as the break wall offers protection in the onshore wind.
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SURF SCHOOLS KOOL KATS They specialise in surfing lessons that get you to your feet and riding waves
Tel: 6685 5169
safely. You can join an introductory, 4 hour group surf class, commit to
Mobile: 0419 207 965
some serious fun with a 3 or 5 day learn to surf package or choose one a
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great value private surf lesson. It is available all year round with a choice
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of 2 group surf lessons daily and private surf lessons for 1 person, 2, 3 or more by appointment. Board Hire (1day) $20 + wetsuit $25
SUMMERLAND SURF SCHOOL They surf at three locations - Ballina, Evans Head and Lennox Head. Regular
Simon & Lorraine Freeden
2 hour Surf Lessons held daily from 9am - 11am Ballina /
Phone: 0428 824 393
Lennox area Cost $50pp, 3 lesson packages (3 x 2hrs) $125pp. www.summerlandsurfschool.com.au/
MOJO SURF SCHOOLS They are the ultimate surf school, lessons are for 4 hours,
TEL: 1800 113 044
Equipment- surfboards and wetsuits are provided.
http://www.mojosurf.com
Need to bring swimmers and towel and funds for your surf photos. Bookings are essential. Prices – Half Day ($69), 2 day – ($119), 3 day – ($169)
LEARN 2 SURF CHEYNE HORAN SURF SCHOOLS TEL: 1 800 22 SURF (7873)
Beginner (1 lesson) 2 hour Package- $49.00 Intermediate (Level 1) 4 lesson minimum package - $35.00, reinforcing what you have already learned Intermediate (level 2) -4 lesson Minimum package- $35.00, Mastered the basics http://www.cheynehoran.com.au/surfschools.asp?loc=4
BYRON STAND UP PADDLE Stand up Paddle (SUP), is now the fastest growing water sport in the world.
Phone: 0434250830
SUP gives you an all over body workout which is gentle and low impact. SUP is easy to learn in one lesson. In each lesson you will learn: Equipment knowledge, paddling safety, Correct paddling technique and stance, controlling the board, using paddle for stability and Front sweep/back sweep turns. http://byronstanduppaddle.com.au/
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FAMILY FRIENDLY
BEACHES
THE BOAT CHANNEL - SEVEN MILE BEACH, LENNOX HEAD Take a right out of park lane onto Ballina street, then and left down Rutherford street all the way to the end approximately a 5 minute walk. Also known as Lennox Reef covers 1.5 km’s along Seven Mile Beach. The reef, directly in front of the main street, contains a vast variety of marine life and is a favourite snorkeling spot. As it is protected from the south it is really safe for swimming, surfing, fishing and family outing activities. This is a popular local spot for swimming training. No toilets or showers.
MAIN BEACH - PACIFIC PARADE, LENNOX HEAD It is a great surfing and swimming area patrolled by lifeguards and volunteers from September to the end of the Easter break. It offers café and toilet access from the surf.
LAKE AINSWORTH A fresh water lake stained by the tea trees that line its banks this favourite shady spot is a great family swimming and picnic area with easy access to the surf just north of the village of Lennox Head. Toilet and BBQ facilities.
FLAT ROCK - 38 FLAT ROCK RD, EAST BALLINA Adjacent to the Flat Rock Tent Park this area remains a favourite for families as it is protected from the south. I+s safe for swimming and provides great surfing waves for beginners. There are also plenty of birds and sea life to explore in the rock pools. Toilet facilities and camp shop.
SHELLY BEACH ROCK POOLS- SHELLY BEACH ROAD, EAST BALLINA A wading pool at Shelly Beach has been built into the rocks and is perfect for toddlers. The beach itself is patrolled in school holidays and has toilet and shower facilities.
SHAWS BAY - BRIGHTON STREET, EAST BALLINA This beach is a calm family swimming spot, with shade and picnic facilities. This is an easy walk across the North Wall which leads to another favourite picnic park and swimming cove of the Richmond River. Toilets and BBQ’s.
THE SERPENTINE - RIGHT TURN OFF HILL ST BEFORE THE BRIDGE, BALLINA This sandy area along the banks of North Creek offers a refreshing swimming area and, with its large areas of shallows, is a favourite family area. It has great wading areas for toddlers due to its shallow spots and has huge trees providing shade on the beach. Toilets across the road.
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LOCAL FISHING
SPOTS LENNOX HEAD
Daves Bait & Tackle Shop
Anglers can wade out from the southern end of Seven Mile Beach
All your fishing needs
across the reef of exposed black rock to fish for bream, mackerel,
271 River St, Ballina
snapper and the occasional big jewfish.
Phone: 6686 4289
For the more adventurous (or foolhardy) there is a spot just south of Lennox, near shag rock, known as ‘The Spike’. Some people have lost their lives fishing from these rocks and others have been known to rope themselves to a metal pole thoughtfully driven into the rocks as a safety measure for anchoring anglers when a freak wave breaks
Ballina Boat Hire
across the exposed rock ledge.
No licence required
In the right conditions, boats can be launched from the southern
268 River St, Ballina
end of Seven Mile Beach through a break in the reef known as ‘The
Phone 0402 028 767
Moat’. With a boat it is possible to go outside and fish the pinnacle reef located just off the Point.
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FISHING
CHARTERS PAULS FISHING EXPEDITIONS This excursion offers, 5 Hour excursions on a beautiful 4WD Beach
Tel: Paul 0407 416 575
whenever possible, Tuition by PFIGA registered Beach Fishing Guide.
Email: paulsfishing1@yahoo.
All legal catches prepared for the dinner plate & chilled, Pickup & Drop
com
off (Byron to Ballina coastal zone) , Small parties from 1 to 4 ADULTS
www.byron-bay.com/
only.
BALLINA ROCK AND FISHING CHARTERS
Phone: 0423892913
Target species include Whiting, Bream, Tarwhine, Tailor, Jewfish and Longtail Tuna depending on time andconditions. The guide, Alex McDowell goes to every effort to give clients the best chance of catching fish on the day. This includes searching for the best locations to suit the conditions and collecting live or fresh bait when possible.Techniques and stretches used to correct the problems identified.
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DIVING & SNORKELLING
TOURS SUNDIVE - BYRON BAY
Julian Rocks has earned a reputation as being one of the most prolific
Tel: 1800 008 755
fish dives in the world. Whales, Dolphins, Manta Rays, Leopard Sharks,
http://www.sundive.com.au/
the endangered Grey Nurse Shark and three species of Turtle are all common visitors to Julian Rocks. There are more dive sites in the Byron Bay area. However, Sundive is Byron Bay’s only 5 Star Dive Centre.
SEA TURTLE SNORKEL TOUR No experience necessary, here the reserve is home to three different
Tel: 1800243483
species of sea turtle, an assortment of rays including mantas,
www.byronbaydivecentre.com.
hard and soft corals, friendly wobbegong sharks and over four
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hundred different species of fish. All of this is only a five minute boat ride from Byron Bay. A snorkel trip to Julian Rocks Marine Reserve includes the boat ride, equipment hire (mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit) and a free snorkel lesson (if required).
AUSTRALIAN DIVE MASTER ACADEMY Whether you are an experienced diver, recently certified or haven’t dived for some time they ensure an enjoyable safe and rewarding diving experience at Julian Rocks. All equipment hire (if required), the boat ride (on which we frequently see dolphins) and a dive guide to show you around on a dive is up to 50 minutes.
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FAMILY
ACTIVITIES LENNOX KIDS PLAYGROUND This kid’s playground is about a 2 minute walk from the resort and is located just off the main street of Lennox Head. This is a nice little park that is covered and has slides and is great for toddlers and little children. It is also next to the beach and several cafes.
LENNOX HEAD SKATE PARK Great skate park that the local kids ride on, just down the road from the resort next to the Lennox head Community Cultural Centre, approximately a 1 minute walk.
MACADAMIA CASTLE Pacific Highway Knockrow NSW (between Byron Bay and Ballina). Approx 10mins drive from Lennox Head Offers an animal park featuring a wide range of local animals. Families can have a fun day with native birds, animals and reptiles. They have petting nurseries, cafe, barbeques and picnic area, mini golf, playground, a train ride and an adventure tree house. Tel 02 6687 8432 Open 8am to 5pm daily http://www.macadamiacastle.com.au
SUMMERLAND HOUSE FARM & WATERPARK 253 Wardell Road, Alstonville (20min) Summerland House Farm is a beautiful, working Macadamia and Avocado farm set in the hills of the Alstonville Plateau. The Farm has a wide range of attractions including Tractor Farm Tours, Mini Golf, Water Park and Playground, ‘The Grocer’ – a regional food showcase, Cafe, Nursery, Gift Shop and Museum. If you are visiting the area, Summerland House Farm is a ‘must do’ experience and a memorable, inspiring organisation as it is a not for profit organisation that provides employment for people with a disability. Tel:6628 0610 Open 7 days from 9am-4pm http://www.summerlandhousefarm.com.au
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KIDZ WORX PLAY CENTRE 8 Martin Street, Ballina Tel: 66816141 If the weather is bad and you need a place to entertain the kids then visit the Ballina Play centre. The kids will have a ball. There is a great climbing section, ball pit, cubby house, cars and of course the jumping castle. Get there early to avoid the crowds. There is a cafe there too.
BALLINA TEN PIN BOWLING Clarke St, Ballina Tel: 6686 5342 Ballina 10 Pin Bowl is the ideal option for a wet weather activity or simply to add some fun to your day!
BALLINA NAVAL & MARITIME MUSEUM Regatta Ave, Ballina Tel: 6681 1002 Interactive maritime displays and one of the largest collections of Naval and Merchant Ships in Australia. View a working steam engine and he original Las Balsas Raft.
BALLINA POOL AND WATER SLIDES River Street, Ballina Great local pool to take the family swimming for a day out if the beach is too rough. There are two fun water slides, a shorter slide for a gentler ride, and a longer, faster slide for the water slide enthusiast. There are plenty of shaded areas to setup up, have lunch and hang out with your friends and family. There consists of three beautiful pools including a 50m Olympic pool (heated), a Learn-to-swim pool and a Toddler pool all situated across a large lawn area with palm trees adjacent to the Richmond river. Tel: (02) 6686 3771 Open: Weekdays: 6am to 6pm, Saturday: 8am to 6pm Sunday and Public Holidays: 9am to 6pm Prices Water slide: Standard Fee (all ages) $15.00 (includes pool entry fee) Pool Prices: Adults $3.70 Child $3.00 (under 12 months free)
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ARTS & CULTURE
ART GALLERIES IN THE REGION Mackay Harrison Galleries - East Ballina
VISIT
David Lanes Studio Gallery - Tintenbar
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Northern Rivers Community Gallery - Ballina
and type in ‘Art galleries’ in
Barebones Art Space - Bangalow
Lennox Head for a
Wayward Gallery - Byron Bay
comprehensive listing across the area
THE TWEED RIVER ART GALLERY- MURWILLUMBAH Open from 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday to Sunday.
2 Mistral Road
The Tweed River Art Gallery offers magnificent panoramic views of the
Corner Tweed Valley Way,
Tweed Valley. The stunning building houses six exhibition spaces, a
Murwillumbah
performance area, an education/workshop facility, a library and the
www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/
Gallery Cafe which serves fine food, coffee and delicious cakes. It
artgallery
overlooks the beautiful Tweed Valley landscape.
tweedart@tweed.nsw.gov.au
The Gallery collects artworks of two main themes:
Phone: (02) 6670 2790
Australian portraits of all eras and the mediums, as well as works by regional artists depicting the local area.
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BALLINA MARITIME MUSEUM Located behind Ballina Council Library and Swimming Pool in River Street. An amazing museum featuring seafaring adventure, nostalgia, pioneering and wartime history. The premiere display features the only remaining raft from the epic Las Balsas expedition which famously crossed the entire Pacific Ocean from South America and landed at Ballina in 1973. The Las Balsas raft on display is the only one to survive the incredible 14000 Km journey from South America to Australia sailing from Ecuador in 1973 and drifting for 179 days across the Pacific Ocean via the Galapagos Islands, The Cook Islands, Tonga and New Caledonia. The expedition first saw land close to Mooloolaba in Queensland. The bad weather and the prevailing currents carried them down the coast to Ballina, NSW. A documentary chronicling the expedition was subsequently produced, titled “The Pacific Challenge� and can be viewed and purchased at the Ballina Maritime Museum.
BYRON COMMUNITY THEATRE The Centre hosts a range of functions for the most needy people in
69 Jonson St,
Byron Bay. Over the last 31 years the Centre has played a key role in
Byron Bay
establishing many local community services. Great place for local the-
Tel: 6685 6807
atre productions that are held. http://www.byroncentre.com.au
BALLINA PLAYERS THEATRE CLUB One of the oldest, largest and most successful amateur theatre clubs in NSW the Ballina Players present many musical and theatrical productions each year in their large and comfortable licensed theatre in Swift St, Ballina. Check the local paper for details of their current performances.
TINTENBAR UPFRONT On the second Friday of every month it gives the opportunity for
Tel: Peter 66877644
performers of all kinds: musicians, poets, comedians, dancers, and
or Narelle 66878777
others to strut their stuff in a wonderful old hall, with engaging
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performances and warm audiences. You are able to bring the kids on the Friday for a warm down. Doors open at 630 for a 730 start. $5 / $3 go to worthy charities. BYO drinks, snacks, comfy chair. http://www.tintenbarupfront.com/book-a-spot.html
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CINEMAS BALLINA FAIR CINEMAS Admission Pricing: Adults: $12.00, Students: $10.00,
Cnr Kerr & Fox Sts, Ballina
Concession: $10.00, Children: $9.00
Fair
Every Wednesday all seats/all sessions $9.00 only
Tel: 6686 9091 http://www.ballina.info/
3$/$&( CINEMAS Arthouse, Foreign and some blockbusters. Often run film festivals. Set
108 Johnson St, Byron Bay
in a comfortable cinema with a bar and coffee lounge.
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PIGHOUSE FLICKS The ultimate in cinema technology and locally designed, created and
1 Skinners Shoot Road,
installed custom seating. Providing the Byron Shire with a venue for
Byron Bay
international, blockbuster and art-house films, film festivals and
Tel: 02 66855828
private events.
Prices range from $10-$14
Located at the Byron Bay Brewery (the old Piggery).
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PUBS The Lennox Point Hotel
Ballina RSL
http://www.thelennox.com.au
www.ballinarsl.com.au
Tel: 668773312
The regular entertainment calendar is grow-
This hotel often plays live music of a weekend
ing all the time and offers a wide range of
and has a great lively atmosphere. Check
local and national talent.
the Echo Newspaper for the gig guide or go to the website for upcoming events.
Beach Hotel Byron Bay
Shaw’s Bay Hotel
www.beachhotel.com.au
Tel: 6686 2034
Relaxed atmosphere, lively bars, sunny beer
Address: 3 Brighton Street, East Ballina
garden, live entertainment, casual dining
Come down on Sunday afternoon and dance
and sea views. Sunday afternoon sessions
the afternoon away to live music under the
from 4-8pm have excellent live music offered
giant Norfolk pine tree by the bay.
in a family friendly environment. Wednesday nights from 7pm is Musical Bingo night.
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FESTIVALS EASTER LONG WEEKEND - BYRON BAY BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL Blues festival is a blues and roots festival that is held in the Byron Bay region every year around the Easter long weekend. Australia’s premier blues and roots festival, with six stages and more than 200 performances of the best blues, roots, folk, soul and world artists. www.bluesfest.com.au
THE LISMORE LANTERN PARADE As dusk falls on the longest night of the year a 1,000 lanterneers and performers create a dreamscape of lanterns, giant illuminated sculptures and dancers. There, a spectacular outdoor theatre performance features more lanterns, original musical score, pyrotechnics and a massive burning sculpture! http://www.lanternparade.com/
SKULLCANDY GROM FESTIVAL & WE LOVE LENNOX FESTIVAL Top junior surfers make their way to Lennox Head for their shot at a title. In 2013 Lennox Head community will be initiating its inaugural ‘We Love Lennox Festival’ during this time. It will consist of a street fair with loads of activities and fun events throughout the day.
SPLENDOR N THE GRASS - YELGUN Over three monumental days, punters can shuffle their feet between 80+ of the hottest local and international acts on offer, all in the beautiful surrounds of the Byron Shire. People come from all around to visit this festival. http://splendourinthegrass.com
THE BYRON BAY WRITERS FESTIVAL The Festival has grown from a single venue event to fill four huge marquees and venues around town and sells 45,000 individual tickets. The most significant and respected contemporary Australian writers have participated through lectures, lunches, panels, conversations, launches and readings. http://www.byronbaywritersfestival.com.au/v2/index.php
THE BOOMERANG FESTIVAL Boomerang is the first of its kind, never has an Indigenous festival of this holistic calibre been so accessible, featuring an array of music, dance, theatre, comedy, film and visual arts along with cultural knowledge exchanges and thought provoking conversations. http://www.boomerangfestival.com.au
THE FALLS FESTIVAL 3 Day Music Festival over New Year
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SCENIC
DRIVES COOLAMON SCENIC DRIVE - APPROX. 30MINS FROM LENNOX HEAD. Coolamon Scenic Drive can be accessed via the Pacific Hwy turnoff; you’ll see a dirt car park and lookout atop the hill, or via Dalley St in Mullumbimby, which becomes Coolamon Scenic Drive. One of the most scenic routes in the Byron Shire with stunning vistas on one side and lush hinterland on the other. The spectacular view over Byron Bay, north to the Tweed Coast and south to Ballina is arguably one of the finest you’ll see in the area. Two lookouts are located along the drive, one where Coolamon Scenic Drive meets the Pacific Highway at St Helena and the other approx 7km along the drive. The scenic Drive takes you to Mullumbimby and beyond back to meet the Pacific Motorway at Ocean Shores.
TOURIST ROUTE 32 (The Channon, Protester Falls, Nimbin, Uki, Mount Warning National park, Murwillumbah, Tweed heads) Approx. 80km Drive. Leave the Lismore Visitor Information Centre. Continue down Molesworth Street until the third roundabout where you turn left over Fawcett’s Bridge. Turn right at the roundabout and then left at the next roundabout into Terania Street. Follow this road until the Dunoon Road turnoff, going under the railway bridge. Take this road and go past the showground on your right and follow the signs to The Channon. For more information and details on the drive visit the website provided. http://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/listing/1062703/australia/nsw/northernrivers/ballina/touristroute-32/
TINTENBAR - KILLEN FALLS (15 MINS) Enjoy a scenic drive in the hinterland, make a stop at Killen Falls, located off Friday Hut Road.
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RIVER TOURS ECO CRUISES & KAYAKING - BYRON BAY Tel: 0410016926 http://byronbaycruises.com.au/cruises-a-kayak-tours/river-cruises Winter - April to September (non daylight saving time) Morning 10am - 11.30am & Afternoon 2.30pm - 4pm. Pick up Byron 9.15am Return 12pm & Pick up Byron 1.30pm Return 4.30pm. Prices: 1.5 hours $25 Perfect for special occasions, meeting friends, family gatherings, visitors and groups.
RICHMOND RIVER CRUISES- THE RICHMOND PRINCESS Tel: 0412640350 http://www.rrcruises.com.au/ It is a 2 hour Cruise suitable for Individuals, Corporations, Events & Functions, Cruising the Richmond River is an absolute must during your visit to Ballina. Offers stunning views, interesting commentary, and delicious food served on board. Cruises leave from our boat dock in Regatta Ave (rear of Police Station). Morning Tea cruise departs 10am-12 Afternoon Tea cruise departs 2pm-4 Departing most Sundays and Wednesdays, other days contact river cruises centre. Prices- from $25 to $55 Children (5-12yrs) half price
VISION WALKS -ECO TOURS, BYRON BAY Tel: 0405275743 www.visionwalks.com This includes either a night vision walk 3.5 hours (1 hour walking) $99 Strolling through Australian bush at night time and observing native animals Minion falls rainforest walk 4.5 hours (2hrs walking) $99 for short walk and 6.5 hours (4hrs walking $149 , strolling through an ancient rainforest vegetation giving you a very Jurassic feel and you get to see the falls that rise over 100m out of the rainforest. Wildlife tour 7 hours easy walk $99, discovering wildlife and much more .........
HERITAGE TOUR www.aboriginalculturalconcepts.com They offer Half & Full Day Heritage Tours where you will see Mythological sites of significance that relate to the Dream time Stories and other Local Aboriginal Legends, explore and visit middens, old camping grounds, Bora rings, contact sites, fertility sites, initiation grounds, fish traps, hunting areas and other historical places of interest.
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SCENIC WALKS Lennox Head to Lennox Point (Pat Morten Lookout) Take a right onto Ballina Street from the Resort, then take your first right onto Rutherford St. Walk until you hit the beach and follow the path all the way to the top. It is fairly level walking all the way until the last section (15 mins). From Lennox Point you can continue to the top up a large set of stairs and take in the panoramic views. From here you can continue along the coast all the way to Ballina (approx 2hours one way). Please note, that sections are on rocks and the path is not clearly marked. Minyon Falls - Nightcap National park Situated within the beautiful Nightcap National Park, Minyon Falls plunges a depth of around 97-104m into a deep palm-shaded gorge below. From the lookout you can admire spectacular views of the surrounding area, or take one of 2 walks down through the bushland. The walk down to the base of the falls and back is a 4 km round trip and can take up to 2 hours, while the Minyon Loop is 7.5 km and takes 4.5 hours. Both walks are quite easy going down, but a bit tougher on the way back up. Byron Light House Walk To get there, follow Lawson Street (which becomes Lighthouse Road) from Byron Bay town centre and look for the signs. You’ll need a good two hours to complete the Cape Byron walking track – but you can just complete sections. The 3.7km loop leads you on a hike through rainforest and across cliff tops with stunning views of the ocean and hinterland. You will wander through the shade of bangalow palms and ancient burrawangs, across kangaroo grasslands, along picturesque beaches and up to Cape Byron Lighthouse. Broken Head National Park Follow the coast road towards Byron Bay and look for the signs to Broken Head. (Approx 15 mins drive) The Two Sisters Walking Track leads off from the Broken Head Caravan Park and follows the cliff top around to a viewing platform on Broken Head. Cocked Hat Rocks are clearly visible from Broken Head. These two rocks form an important part of the Bundjalung Dreamtime. The Kings Beach Track is a short 350m walk off the Seven Mile Beach Road to Kings Beach. The walk passes through beautiful rainforest and leads to the outstanding Kings Beach. There are several other short walks down to secluded beaches if you continue along the dirt track you will come across several steep tracks leading to beautiful beaches. Victoria Park Nature Reserve Located in Alstonville, Marom creek road off Wardell road coming out of Alstonville The Victoria Park Nature Reserve Protects one of the last surviving remnants of the original rainforest, known as the Big Scrub, which extends across the entire Lismore, Byron Bay, Ballina and Mullumbimby regions. It’s a perfect spot for a relaxing day out with the family in the Northern Rivers. Stroll the easy and accessible boardwalk and you’ll immediately be transported to a tranquil tropical wonderland. Ancient fig trees and majestic black beans tower above while Bangalow palms and ferns grow up from below. Wollumbin Mount Warning National Park Get up early for a truly special hike to see the spectacular sunrise and experience the first rays of sunlight that shine on the Australian continent. During daylight hours, the walking track ascent will take you 2 hours, and the final 250m is a chain assisted rock climb to the summit. At the peak you will find comfortable seats and boardwalks to let you soak up the view of the whole Byron region. The full return walk is 9km long, and will take you approximately 4 hours to complete. 38
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GOLF COURSES
BALLINA GOLF AND SPORTS CLUB - JAMESON AV, EAST BALLINA Easily the best conditioned course in the Northern Rivers, Ballina is a
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true 18 championship course with fast and true 328 greens and tree
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lined fairways with part of the course winding along the
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beautiful North Creek. Renowned to be the best wet weather course in the entire area this is the course to head for if the weather has been inclement. The club has excellent facilities with a well stocked pro shop providing lessons, hire clubs and motorized golf carts. Handicap golfers can play in the regular daily competitions. Celebrate your round in the large modern clubhouse and afterwards in the superb Asian restaurant.
BYRON BAY - 62 BROKEN HEAD ROAD, BYRON BAY Byron Bay Golf Course is a par 72 golf course. Like many coastal cours-
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es, wind strength and direction plays a determining factor in how easy
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OCEAN SHORES - ORANA ROAD, OCEAN SHORES Certainly the sternest test of golfing skills of any in the Northern
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Rivers the course was designed by Devlin Nagle and associates in their
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Lakes” in Sydney. The design allows water to come into play on the majority of holes and the testing driving holes combined with plentiful bunkers and huge greens will provide a memorable excursion for all levels of golfing skill. The Country Club has an excellent pro shop, clubhouse and restaurant facilities and also caters for lawn bowling.
TEVEN GOLF COURSE - 1684 ELTHAM ROAD TEVEN NSW 2478 Just 15 minutes’ drive from Lennox Head. This is a beautiful course
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with a challenging 9 hole, par 31 layouts, appealing to all social golf-
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are required, club, buggy & cart hire.Bring your swimmers in summer as there are also rapids in freshwater creeks along the way!
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ADVENTURE HANG GLIDING - LENNOX HEAD They Specialise in Tandem Hang Gliding and offer you the thrill of fly-
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ing tandem from the Cape Byron Nature Reserve and also at Lennox
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Head. The spectacular views over the Cape Byron Headland on Austra-
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the whales, dolphins, turtles and the occasional shark from silently above them. Prices: 30 minute flight ($145), 45 minute flight ($200)
SKY DIVE - BALLINA RIVER OR BYRON BAY No experience is necessary and almost anyone can do it! Skydive the
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Beach Byron Bay jump from an incredible altitude from up to 14,000ft!
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14,000ft (60 second free fall) Mon- Fri $299 Weekends $339
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BYRON BAY BALLOONING Byron Bay Ballooning is a local family owned and operated business,
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formed with the intention of offering everyone the magnificent
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One Hour Sunrise Flight prices: $325 per adult $175 per child (between 4 and 12 years)
HORSE RIDING AT PEGASUS PARK Take a scenic trail ride through Byron’s lush hinterland, or feel the sea
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breeze on your face with a beach ride along isolated 7 Mile beach -
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Lennox Head (south of Byron). Cater for all standards of riders – be-
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ginners, nervous adults and children are our specialty. They offer trail, hinterland and beach rides as well as other types of rides which can be lessons. Prices: Beach rides 1hr Adults $80 Children $70, 2hrs (Horse surfing) $130 Adults, $120 Children. Trail rides 1hr Adults $60, Children $50. Hinterland rides ½ day Includes lessons $120 pp.
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WHALE WATCHING 2-2 ½ hour cruise within the Cape Byron Marine Park viewing Hump-
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back whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Sea Birds etc., hydrophone for listening
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Prices: Adult $89 Child (< 12) $55 Meeting Times: 8am, 1030am, 1pm
MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS Rainforest Adventure tour- full day guided tour designed for all levels
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PRODUCT & SERVICE CHARGES Lennox Beach Resort comprises self catering apartments to help you enjoy a relaxed holiday. These are fully self-contained holiday apartments with a well equipped kitchen, an internal laundry with drier and all have secure basement car parking. The apartments are all individually owned and the owner’s have furnished them according to their taste. Initially we provide a starter kit of necessities to each apart¬ment such as toiletries, toilet paper, laundry and kitchen detergents to assist clients on overnight stays and others upon arrival. Additional supplies can be pur¬chased from reception but for longer stays these products are better value when purchased from a local supermarket. Prices: Detergents: Washing Machine powder, Dishwasher Powder, Dishwashing Liquid:
2 sachets for $1.00
Toilet paper:
$ 1.00 per roll
Bath Gel / Conditioning Shampoo:
$ 1.00 each
Coffee / Tea - 5 sachets:
$ 2.00 (5)
Long Life Milk:
$ 1.50 each
Room Servicing We provide linen to all apartments however keep in mind our self catering apartments are NOT daily serviced apartments. Stays of 8 days are entitled to a mid-stay service clean and linen change at no extra charge. If at any time you wish to have fresh linen supplied and / or a room service clean, please contact recep¬tion and we will happily quote our charges and arrange a time to suit you. The costs will vary according to the num¬ber of beds in the apartment and the day of the week the service is required. Eg: 1 Bedroom apartment weekday service clean and linen replacement is currently $85.00 Extra linen charges: Bath Towels $ 3.00 each Beach Towels $ 4.00 each or 3 towels for $10.00 Office Services: Photo copy - B&W only available 20c per page Fax Incoming 20c per page Fax Outgoing – Australia $ 1.00 1st Page 50c per additional page Fax Outgoing – International $5.00 1st Page 50C per additional page HIRE CHARGES: Tennis Racquets & Balls- special ½ court equipment. $ 5.00 per stay Please consider other guests and return equipment immediately after use Cot Hire includes sheets & blankets $ 9.00 O/night $ 50.00 / week High Chair Hire $ 7.00 O/night $ 35.00 / week Pram Hire $ 7.00 O/night $ 35.00 / week Extra Person Charge $ 35.00 each. Lost Key replacement $ 30.00 each
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