Ballandean Pyramid (been), Darling Downs Travel Guide

The Ballandean Pyramid is an unexpected sight in the Granite Belt of Queensland, Australia. Rising from the landscape near the village of Ballandean, this man-made pyramid is constructed from approximately 7,500 tonnes of local granite. It stands approximately 15 meters tall and has a base of 30 meters.The pyramid's origins are rather whimsical. In 2006, after land was excavated for farming, a local resident jokingly suggested to landowner Stewart Morland that he should build a pyramid with the excess granite. Morland took the suggestion to heart, and commissioned Ken Stubberfield to construct the pyramid. The project took eight months and cost over $100,000 AUD.While the Ballandean Pyramid is on private property (belonging to Henty Estate Vineyard), it is easily visible from the road. Although visitors cannot climb the pyramid, it remains a popular spot for photographs and is considered a local landmark. On Anzac Day, a commemoration event is held at the pyramid, with a lone soldier standing atop the structure. The surrounding area offers other attractions, including wineries and Girraween National Park.