Aquarium Zone / 18 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina NSW 2478
Aquarium shop 20 minutes from Wollongbar
Through Alstonville and down the Bruxner Highway to Ballina. A freshwater specialist for fish, true aquatic plants, aquascaping and ponds.
≈ 20 min drive · 21 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
Supplies
Aquarium supplies
14 ranges: tanks, lighting, filtration, soil, hardscape, food and water care.
Browse all supplies
Wollongbar to Ballina
20 minutes
from Wollongbar.
If you’re in Wollongbar and into planted tanks or aquascaping, the trip to Ballina is worth it. You’ll find true aquatic plants, hardscape you can pick piece by piece, and display tanks for ideas.
Getting here: Take the Bruxner Highway east through Alstonville and on to Ballina. Southern Cross Drive is on the north side of town near the airport.
What’s waiting for you
One stop,
done properly.
- True aquatic plants for planted tanks
- Rock and driftwood you can choose in person
- Display aquascapes for layout ideas
- Freshwater fish and shrimp
Your trip from Wollongbar
Make the most
of the trip.
Picking hardscape in person makes a real difference to a layout, so bring your tank measurements and a photo of the space.
- Bring your tank measurements if you’re choosing rock or driftwood.
- Keep bagged fish and plants shaded on the drive home.
- Call ahead for particular plants or fish.
Plan what to see.
Have a look before you visit
Visiting from Wollongbar
Good to
know.
Nearby towns · drive to our store
How far is Aquarium Zone from Wollongbar?
About 21 km, or around 20 minutes east along the Bruxner Highway through Alstonville to Ballina.
Can I choose my own aquascaping rock and driftwood?
Yes. Visiting in store means you can pick the exact pieces that suit your tank and layout.
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.