Balala is situated in the Northern Tablelands in
New South Wales. Roumalla Creek and Molong
Creek run through the Balala region. In the 19th
century, the region attracted squatters looking for
sheep grazing land. Balala is located around the
Granite Belt and cherry is grown around the
area.

One of the closest towns to Balala is at Uralla, a 27-
minute drive to the east. Uralla is a historic
township with a caravan park, hotel, visitor centre
and pre-school.