# Ballina (AU BNK)

**UN/LOCODE:** AU BNK  
**Country:** Australia  
**Water Body:** Tasman Sea; South Pacific Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Small  
**Harbor Type:** River (Natural)  
**GPS:** -28.8667, 153.5667

At the mouth of the Richmond River on the far north coast of New South Wales, Ballina (AU BNK) is a river and fishing port with little commercial freight role. Water depth of about 3.4 metres and a shifting sandbar at the entrance limit it to fishing boats, recreational craft and occasional small loads – there is no container, customs or bulk traffic here. For commercial sea freight, the Port of Brisbane roughly 190 km north is the relevant gateway, with Newcastle a further option to the south.

## Transit Times & Routes

- [Sydney → Shanghai](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sydney-shanghai)
- [Sydney → Shenzhen](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sydney-shenzhen)
- [Sydney → Guangzhou](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sydney-guangzhou)
- [Sydney → Hong Kong](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sydney-hong-kong)
- [Sydney → Tokyo](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sydney-tokyo)
- [Sydney → Busan](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/sydney-busan)

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*Freight Academy — Seaport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/ballina-port-au-bnk](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/ballina-port-au-bnk)*

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