McDonald's Ballina Travel Centre - Ballina, New South Wales

Vicky (.

Popular place to refuel you, the family, any pets & of course your mode of transportation.
Toilets are cleaned regularly, a small selection of places to grab a quick bite or settle in for a rest, including KFC, McDonald's & the Wildbean Cafe & soon Zambrero.
Fantastic & friendly service for the BP petroleum with quick snacks & plenty more.
Indoor & outdoor eating area.

Also a very popular & frequent location stop for Greyhound Coaches.

Have never had a bad moment on my many adventures heading between QLD & NSW.
Not even when the weather being for the ducks.
Met with some great people & better is hearing their many stories whilst travelling on the road.

Sirena T.

Quick and efficient service during our visit to McDonald's. The food was freshly prepared and served promptly. Ordering at the self-serve kiosk was easy and hassle-free. Overall, a great spot for a fast meal!

Andrew B.

Good truckers lounge w tv sink kettle and lounges. Got 4 showers w great pressure and heaps of hot water. Got the usual takeaway food options plus a roadhouse for healthy choices. Well stocked fuel shop w chips drinks and most things u might need.
Loads of trailer parking in handy location on M1

Christian K.

McDonald’s at Ballina Travel Centre is a fantastic pit stop for travelers looking for a quick, satisfying meal. The location is perfect for anyone on the road, offering convenience and speedy service that gets you back on your journey without a hitch. Despite the fast-paced environment, the staff here are always friendly, efficient, and make sure your order is prepared with care.

The food is consistently fresh and delicious, whether you're grabbing a classic Big Mac, crispy fries, or one of their healthier options. The restaurant is kept clean and tidy, which makes dining in comfortable and pleasant. They also handle busy times incredibly well, ensuring that service remains quick without compromising on the quality of food.

With its great location, reliable service, and the comfort of knowing you can always get your favorite McDonald’s meal, the Ballina Travel Centre is a top choice for travelers passing through. It’s the perfect spot to recharge before hitting the road again!

Helen D. D.

Arrived here just before midnight. Such a new and clean service station. Food outlets were still open but we didn't buy anything. We were thinking of camping in the far corner overnight as hubby was getting tired - had driven from Fraser Island that morning with a camper trailer. There were several here doing the same but plenty of space for several more. However, we decided to push on. Bathrooms here were in great condition and had someone cleaning them while we were there. Hubby filled tires up with air and we pushed on.

Sel W.

Please go to the KFC there instead. This is the worst Macca's I've ever been to in my entire life. Big call but I stand by it.
Ordering is via the machines to the left of the counter - partly because the counter has no one manning it. There is no paper in any of the machines so you have about 2 seconds to note your order number on the screen.
Was there on the 20th March 2024. After waiting an unusually long length of time for a Macca's (long enough to gain a significant crowd of people), a crew member emerged from the secret hidden kitchen with two coffees and called a number. I saw a couple immediately pick up their two coffees... and the collective crowd all stood a little staighter in anticipation of maybe being the next number to be called... Before that could occur though, the couple soon returned and returned their coffees coz they were cold...
Should have known then to cancel my 6 nuggets happy meal and get a refund... Not only were the nuggets and the chips over-cooked, they were all cold and somehow pasty...? And there was no sauce.
Have you ever had leftover nuggets, chucked them in the fridge and microwaved them the next day? Manna from heaven compared to the nuggets from this Macca's.
Should I have gone back inside to get it fixed? Yes. Did I want to have to wait another 15-20 minutes at a service centre petrol stop after already driving for the better part of 8 hours to get even more terrible service and food? No.
To be fair, maybe there was some catastrophic event or major emotional mishap combined with 80% of their staff calling in sick...

Erick J.

I get they are busy on a Sunday, but ordered an apple pie and a coffee in the drive thru. Paid, got to window, were out of apple pie, did got the coffee. Had to wait ages to get a refund for the pie and the coffee was wrong.

At least the coffee was fixed quick and the girl bringing it out was pleasant. Hence the 2*.

Needs better management.

Elaine B.

Gave up trying to pay for my order after waiting 10 minutes at the counter. Staff member in the striped t shirt barked at me and walked off when I asked to pay. They are only concerned with drive through orders. One star for the server that allowed me to pay and apologised for her colleagues attitude. Shocking service otherwise. Avoid