Welcome to Uralla
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Uralla Main Street looking north from the statue of Captain Thunderbolt |
The name Uralla was taken by European settlers from the dialect of the Anaiwan Aboriginals who first occupied the area.
Uralla is said to mean "ceremonial meeting place". Appropriately named, Uralla is situated approximately 473km north of Sydney (via the New England Highway) and 487km south of Brisbane (via the Cunningham/New England Highway). A great place to meet, surrounded in history, Uralla is a wonderful place to explore. The climate is great, the locals are friendly and there is much to see and do around the area.
More detailed information regarding attractions, landmarks, history and accommodation is available by visiting our Visitor Information Centre located on the main street in Uralla.
Whether you visit Uralla for a weekend or stay longer, we are sure you will enjoy your time with us.
Events - 2010
Sep 4 - Boogie @ Bundarra
Where can you have a day of fun for free these days??? Saturday the 4th of September will be a day brim full of fun activities for all the family. Be entertained by live performers Uber tuba, Peggy van Zahn, The Green Onions, K'crasher, White Vulture and Dunbar the Clown.
There will be a mini psychic fair, aura photography, yard dog trials, pushbike powered shearing, market stalls, as well as food and wine tastings. Fireworks commence at 8.00pm.
Contact: Melissa Lowell on 02 6723 7101.
Sep 10 & 11 - Rocky River Public School: 150 Year Celebration
Get together with old friends, new friends, old teachers, new teachers and enjoy a weekend of reminiscing, chatting and reliving memories of Rocky River Public School.
Saturday's activities include old fashioned games, craft, billy tea and scones, a BBQ lunch, bush poetry, dancing and band exhibitions, a jumping castle, as well as various stalls and displays. Enjoy static displays of past and present students and performances by current students. Festivities finish on Saturday evening with a dinner and dance at the Uralla Golf Club.
For more information, to receive a sesquicentenary brochure, or to book tickets for dinner/dance please ring the school on 02 6778 4122.
Sep 11 & 12 - Uralla Book Fair
The Uralla Book Fair is an annual event that was first held in 1992, and has become the only country town book fair of its kind in Australia, attracting dealers from Sydney, Brisbane and all parts of NSW.
Secondhand & antiquarian booksellers will be offering collectable books of all kinds at this year's fair. Many of the dealers will also have printed ephemera (such as posters, pamphlets, brochures, tickets, cards, bookmarks, etc) as well as old prints and maps.
Entry is free and refreshments will be available. You may even pick up one of the lucky door prizes on offer. This is a weekend that booklovers will want to be sure not to miss.
Contact: Ross Burnet of Burnet's Books on 02 6778 4682.
Sep 18 - Spring Film Festival
The Uralla Neighbourhood Centre will be hosting a Gala Premiere featuring the family movie 'Broken Hill'. Starting at 3.00pm in the RSL Memorial Hall, Salisbury Street, Uralla. Light afternoon tea will be provided.
Tickets $15/$10 (Adults/Students & Pensioners).
Contact: Uralla Neighbourhood Centre on 02 6778 3277.
Sep 25 - Uralla Markets
Uralla monthly markets (well almost!) RSL Memorial Hall, Salisbury Street, Uralla. Something for everyone. Open 8.00am - 1.00pm.
Contact: Uralla Neighbourhood Centre on 02 6778 3277.
Oct 29-31 - Thunderbolts Festival & Harleys For Helicopters
For a copy of the entry forms for the Market Stall, Jobs Australia Street Parade, or Country Energy Battle of the Bands, please contact the Uralla Visitor Information Centre on 02 6778 4496, or visit@uralla.com.
Nov 27 - Uralla Markets
Uralla monthly markets (well almost!) RSL Memorial Hall, Salisbury Street, Uralla. Something for everyone. Open 8.00am - 1.00pm.
Contact: Uralla Neighbourhood Centre on 02 6778 3277. |
