Place Names Register Extract

Taarna Road

Extract date: 08/11/2025

Name	Taarna
Type Designation	Road
Place Id	13290559
Place Type	Road
Status	Registered
Date Registered	9 December 2022
Locality / Suburb
	Mount Zeil
Local Government Area
	MacDonnell Shire Council
History/Origin	TAARNA is a word from the local Western Aranda language meaning COOLAMON - the Aboriginal basin-like vessel traditionally used for carrying items: e.g. fruits, nuts and even babies. Pronounced: " tahrr · nah" The name highlights the Western Aranda language, and the continued connection and contribution of the Western Aranda people to the land, culture and community of the West MacDonnell area.

Register & Gazettal information

Date	Gazettal	Comment
09/12/2022		Date added to the Register (Certified Plan - 2022/096)

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