Uralla is located on the New England Highway about 500 kilometers north of Sydney and about 20 kilometers south west of the city of Armidale.
Uralla is located at a high altitude, more than 1000 meters above sea level, and has a cold climate. The area is used for raising sheep and it is also a good area for growing apples and other fruit which require cold weather.
Uralla is known as the place where the famous bushranger, Thunderbolt is buried.
Welcome to Uralla 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.
Surrounded in history, Uralla is a wonderful place to visit, the climate is great, the locals are friendly and there is much to see and do around the area.
Uralla calls itself Thunderbolt Country¹ and the town's chief claims to fame are the grave of notorious bushrangerThunderbolt (Fred Ward) and Thunderbolt Rock outside the town, a large granite outcrop which has unfortunately been covered by graffiti in recent times.
Uralla's Visitors' Centre is located at the corner of Bridge St (the name of the New England Highway as it passes through town) and Salisbury St. They have pamphlets outlining a self-guided heritage tour and can answer most questions, tel: (02) 6778 4496.
Uralla is closely associated with the bushranger known as Thunderbolt (alias Fred Ward) and at this same corner is a lifesize statue of the outlaw on a horse.
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