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Aquarium Zone / 18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina NSW 2478

Aquarium shop 15 minutes from Alstonville

A short drive east down the Bruxner Highway to Ballina. Freshwater fish, true aquatic plants, aquascaping supplies and pond gear, with practical advice in store.

≈ 15 min drive · 16 km Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm · Sat 9:30am–2pm · Closed Sunday

The range

See what’s
in store.

Fish

Freshwater fish

12 categories, from tropicals and bettas to cichlids, koi, axolotls and shrimp.

Browse all fish

Plants

True aquatic plants

Background, midground and epiphytes, grown for real planted tanks.

Browse all plants

Brands

Trusted brands

22 brands we stock and stand behind.

See every brand

And plenty more

Come and see
it all in person.

Directions from Alstonville

Alstonville to Ballina

15 minutes
from Alstonville.

From Alstonville it’s closer than most people expect. A quick trip down the Bruxner Highway gets you to a full freshwater range: fish, true aquatic plants, aquascaping hardscape and everything to run a tank well.

Getting here: Head east along the Bruxner Highway towards Ballina. We’re on Southern Cross Drive, on the north side of town near the airport.

Aquarium Zone in Ballina, near Alstonville
Inside Aquarium Zone / Ballina

What’s waiting for you

One stop,
done properly.

  • Freshwater fish and shrimp for planted and community tanks
  • True aquatic plants and fertilisers
  • Pond pumps, filters and liners for plateau gardens
  • Advice on lighting, substrate and plant growth

Your trip from Alstonville

Make the most
of the trip.

It’s a short, easy drive, so fish travel home comfortably. If you have a garden pond or water feature, we can help with pumps, filters and treatments too.

  • Keep bagged fish shaded and head straight home.
  • Bring your pond size or a photo if you need pond advice.
  • Call ahead for particular fish or plants.

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Visiting from Alstonville

Good to
know.

Nearby towns · drive to our store

How far is Aquarium Zone from Alstonville?

About 16 km, or around 15 minutes east along the Bruxner Highway into Ballina.

Do you have pond supplies for Alstonville gardens?

Yes. We stock pond pumps, filters, liners and treatments, and can help you work out what suits your pond.

What are your opening hours?

Monday to Friday 9:30am–5pm and Saturday 9:30am–2pm. We’re closed on Sundays. Public holiday hours may vary, so give us a call if you’re unsure.

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Store location

Find us
in Ballina.

18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina NSW 2478

Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm · Sat 9:30am–2pm · Closed Sunday

See you soon

See you
in Ballina.

18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina NSW 2478. Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm · Sat 9:30am–2pm · Closed Sunday.