Aquarium Zone / 18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina NSW 2478
Worth the drive from Lismore
About 35 minutes down the Bruxner Highway to Ballina. A freshwater specialist with true aquatic plants, aquascaping supplies, pond gear and practical advice.
≈ 35 min drive · 35 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.
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Supplies
Aquarium supplies
14 ranges: tanks, lighting, filtration, soil, hardscape, food and water care.
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Lismore to Ballina
35 minutes
from Lismore.
From Lismore, it’s a straight run down the Bruxner Highway. People make the trip for true aquatic plants, a wider freshwater range and advice that’s matched to their tank, not a generic shelf.
Getting here: Follow the Bruxner Highway east through Alstonville to Ballina. We’re on Southern Cross Drive, on the north side of town near the airport.
What’s waiting for you
One stop,
done properly.
- True aquatic plants and planted-tank gear
- A wide freshwater fish range
- Filtration, lighting and water care from trusted brands
- Pond equipment and treatments
Your trip from Lismore
Make the most
of the trip.
At around 35 minutes, it’s worth a quick call before you leave if you’re after something specific. On hot or cold days, bring an esky or insulated bag to keep fish at a steady temperature on the way home.
- Call ahead to check stock before you make the trip.
- Bring an esky or insulated bag for fish on hot or cold days.
- Bring a water sample, photos and your tank size for advice.
Plan what to see.
Have a look before you visit
Visiting from Lismore
Good to
know.
Nearby towns · drive to our store
How far is Aquarium Zone from Lismore?
About 35 km, or around 35 minutes east along the Bruxner Highway to Ballina.
How do I get fish home safely to Lismore?
We bag fish for the trip. For a 35-minute drive, keep them shaded and use an esky or insulated bag on very hot or cold days, then acclimatise them slowly when you get home.
Should I call before driving over?
If you’re after a particular fish, plant or product, yes. Stock changes quickly and we’re happy to check for you.
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.
Inside Aquarium Zone.
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.