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Aquarium Zone / 18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina NSW 2478

Aquarium shop 30 minutes from Byron Bay

Straight down the Pacific Motorway to Ballina. Freshwater fish, true aquatic plants, aquascaping supplies, and pond gear for Byron’s gardens and hinterland.

≈ 30 min drive · 33 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 Byron Bay

Byron Bay to Ballina

30 minutes
from Byron.

From Byron Bay it’s an easy run down the motorway. Alongside aquariums, a lot of Byron and hinterland properties have ponds and water features, and we stock the pumps, filters, liners and treatments to keep them clear.

Getting here: Head south on the Pacific Motorway (M1) to Ballina. We’re on Southern Cross Drive, on the north side of town near the airport.

Aquarium Zone in Ballina, near Byron Bay
Inside Aquarium Zone / Ballina

What’s waiting for you

One stop,
done properly.

  • Pond pumps, filters and liners for gardens and acreage
  • True aquatic plants and aquascaping hardscape
  • Display tanks for layout inspiration
  • Freshwater fish and shrimp

Your trip from Byron Bay

Make the most
of the trip.

At around half an hour, fish travel well. Bring an esky or insulated bag in summer, and give us a call first if you’re coming for a particular pump or pond product.

  • Bring your pond size or a photo for pond advice.
  • Use an esky or insulated bag for fish on hot days.
  • Call ahead for particular fish, plants or pond gear.

Plan what to see.

Have a look before you visit

Visiting from Byron Bay

Good to
know.

Nearby towns · drive to our store

How far is Aquarium Zone from Byron Bay?

About 33 km, or around 30 minutes south on the Pacific Motorway (M1) to Ballina.

Do you help with ponds and water features?

Yes. We stock pond pumps, filters, liners and treatments, and can help you choose the right size for 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.