Taranna

Taranna is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Tasman in the South-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north-east of the town of Nubeena. The 2016 census recorded a population of 156 for the state suburb of Taranna.[1] It is a hamlet on the Tasman Peninsula. Local points of interest include its Presbyterian church, immediately adjacent to the Federation Chocolate Factory, and a Tasmanian Devil park, "Unzoo".[2]

Taranna
Tasmania
Taranna is located in Tasmania
Taranna
Taranna
Coordinates43°03′S 147°54′E
Population156 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7180
Elevation286 m (938 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Tasman Council
RegionSouth-east
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons
Localities around Taranna:
Norfolk Bay Eaglehawk Neck Eaglehawk Neck
Norfolk Bay, Koonya Taranna Fortescue
Koonya Port Arthur Fortescue

History

Taranna was gazetted as a locality in 1967. The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word for “wallaby”.[3]

Norfolk Bay Post Office opened on 1 February 1884 and was renamed "Taranna" in 1887. It closed in 1970.[4]

Taranna was first stop on the Convict tramway to Port Arthur.[5]

Geography

The waters of Norfolk Bay form part of the northern and western boundaries.[6]

Road infrastructure

Route A9 (Arthur Highway) runs through from north to south.[3][7]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Taranna (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. "Coast with the most". The Mercury (Hobart). 28 May 2016.
  3. "Placenames Tasmania – Taranna". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1267Y", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  4. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  5. "Taranna - Tiny township on the road to Port Arthur". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 8 February 2004. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  6. Google (2 April 2021). "Taranna, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  7. "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
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