Aquarium Zone / 18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina NSW 2478
The Northern Rivers’ freshwater aquarium specialist
Based in Ballina and within an hour of most of the region. Freshwater fish, true aquatic plants, aquascaping supplies, pond gear and practical advice, all in one store.
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
Supplies
Aquarium supplies
14 ranges: tanks, lighting, filtration, soil, hardscape, food and water care.
Browse all supplies
Ballina · Northern Rivers
Within an hour
of the region.
Hobbyists come to us from right across the Northern Rivers, from the coast at Lennox Head and Byron Bay to the plateau at Alstonville and Wollongbar, and inland to Lismore and Casino. We’ve been part of the region’s aquarium community since 2007, first as Ballina Reef Aquariums.
Getting here: We’re at 18 Southern Cross Drive in Ballina, near the airport. Most Northern Rivers towns are between 15 and 50 minutes away.
How far from you?
Approximate drive times to Ballina
What’s waiting for you
One stop,
done properly.
- Freshwater fish for community tanks and feature displays
- True aquatic plants and aquascaping hardscape
- Pond equipment for the region’s backyard ponds and water features
- Trusted brands for filtration, lighting, food and water care
Your trip
Make the most
of the trip.
Whichever town you’re coming from, it pays to plan a little: check what’s in stock before a longer drive, and bring what you need to get fish home comfortably.
- Call ahead before a longer drive if you’re after something specific.
- For trips over half an hour, bring an esky or insulated bag for fish in hot or cold weather.
- Bring a water sample, photos and your tank size for advice.
Plan what to see.
Have a look before you visit
Visiting from Northern Rivers
Good to
know.
Nearby towns · drive to our store
Where is your Northern Rivers aquarium shop?
In Ballina, at 18 Southern Cross Drive near Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.
Which towns do your customers come from?
All over the Northern Rivers, including Ballina, Lennox Head, Alstonville, Wollongbar, Lismore, Byron Bay, Mullumbimby and Casino.
Do you stock pond supplies as well as aquarium gear?
Yes. Alongside aquarium supplies we stock pond pumps, filters, liners and treatments for backyard ponds and water features.
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.