Chinese Graves and Burner at Nyngan Cemetery

The Chinese Graves and Burner at Nyngan Cemetery consists of nine grave markers bearing inscriptions in Mandarin and English, positioned alongside a brick burner. The markers document the burial ground used by the local Chinese community.

Chinese workers arrived during the 1850s gold rush and established a community in the Nyngan area. The documented burials at this site span from 1913 to 1924.

The burial ground shows how Chinese families honored their deceased through ritual practices, with a special burner for offerings that visitors can still see today.

The site is located on Cemetery Road in Nyngan and is accessible during normal cemetery visiting hours. Show respect for the graves when walking through, as the site remains a place of remembrance.

The brick burner was specifically designed for Chinese funeral rites and reflects how the community adapted traditional practices to their new location. Such structures are uncommon in rural Australia, making this site a rare example of early Chinese settlement inland.

Location: Nyngan

GPS coordinates: -31.57398,147.20576

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02