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Historical Walking Tour of Ballina

A self-guided historical walking tour of Ballina, taking in Brundah, Naval & Maritime Museum and East Ballina Cemetery across 3 stops.

3stops
3.2 kmon foot
56 minat an easy pace
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Stop 1 of 3Ballina walk Brundah Built in 1908 for local auctioneer and estate agent Roy Lang at a cost of £556, Brundah is a Federation-style timber residence noted for its encircling verandahs and multi-gabled iron roof.Widely regarded as Ballina's finest domestic architecture, it was added to the NSW State Heritage Register in 1999. Listen in the Sitesy appEach stop plays as you arrive

The route: 3 historic places in Ballina

Start at Brundah. Tap a stop to see it on the map.

Pins are numbered in walking order; lines join them directly, not along streets. Walking directions in Google Maps

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    Brundah

    Built in 1908 for local auctioneer and estate agent Roy Lang at a cost of £556, Brundah is a Federation-style timber residence noted for its encircling verandahs and multi-gabled iron roof. Widely regarded as Ballina's finest domestic architecture, it was added to the NSW State Heritage Register in 1999.

    Source: Wikipedia

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    Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum

    Established in 1983 by Roy Kilner, this museum preserves one of the three Las Balsas rafts, towed into Ballina in 1973 after sailing from Ecuador on a voyage nearly twice the length of the 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition. It also holds Australia's largest naval and merchant ship-model collection.

    Source: Wikipedia

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    East Ballina Cemetery

    Set on cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean about two miles from Ballina and just north of the East Ballina Lighthouse, this general cemetery holds more than 6,800 recorded inscriptions. It includes a Commonwealth War Graves Commission plot commemorating a Second World War serviceman.

    Source: cwgc.org

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Before you go

Start pointBrundah
Distance and time3.2 km · about 56 min
DifficultyEasy
ParkingStreet and council parking around the Ballina town centre; check local signage for time limits.
Best timeMorning, before the day warms up.

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Questions

How long is the Ballina walking tour?

About 56 minutes over roughly 3.2 km at a relaxed pace.

Can I do the tour offline?

Yes — load the tour in the Sitesy app beforehand and it’s cached for offline use.

Is the Ballina walking tour free?

Yes. Open it in the Sitesy app and every stop on this walk is free to hear, with no account needed. Free listeners also get 5 stories a day about wherever they are and 1 custom walk a week. The Trip pass (A$7.99 for 7 days) and Sitesy Plus (A$8.99 a month) unlock unlimited stories and walks.

Page last updated 3 October 2026.