Old fashioned values and friendly townsfolk are the hallmarks of Baralaba. Those traits and a stubborn streak for sticking around. More than a century of economic upheaval has threatened the town on many an occasion, but Baralaba locals are a stoic lot. Like Mount Ramsay, the landmark from which the town derives its name, the 500 residents are steadfast and here to stay.
Neighbours working together have kept the town thriving through thick and thin, floods and droughts, booms and busts. Coal mining first founded Baralaba back in 1901. Gold mining operations saw Mount Morgan Mine established in 1921, forging the way for other industries to move in, such as cattle and crop farming – sorghum, wheat and cotton in the main.
Quick Facts
Baralaba is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Banana in Queensland, it is located approximately 487kms from the capital Brisbane and extends over an area of 373.307 square kilometres. Baralaba has a recorded population of 314 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.
If you are planning a visit to Baralaba we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Baralaba and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.