05/09/2026
Do you have a family connection to Burra?
We love hearing the stories visitors bring through our doors. Families whose ancestors came to Burra during the early days of the mining town, those who stayed and made a life here, and others who simply passed through on their way to somewhere new.
If you've been tracing your family tree and discovered a connection to Burra, there are a few places that may help you uncover another piece of the puzzle.
The Burra & Goyder Visitor Information Centre can help search local cemetery records and provide a map of the Burra Cemetery, so you can find the resting place of family members buried here.
At the Burra Community Library, the Ian Auhl Local History Room holds a special collection for those researching family history, local people and the stories of the district.
The Burra History Group has also undertaken extensive research into Burra's history and the people who called it home. Their website has a search function that may just uncover a name, place or story you've been looking for. Head to https://burrasa.net/ to explore.
And if your research brings you to Burra, take some time to walk the streets your ancestors once walked. Visit the old mining areas, wander through the cemetery, explore the heritage buildings and discover a little more about the town they would have known.
