Tarana, New South Wales
Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Tarana is a small town in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Lithgow.[2]
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| Coordinates: 33°31′S 149°55′E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Central Tablelands |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 187 (SAL 2021)[1] |
| County | Australia |
It is the former junction of the Oberon Branch railway with the Main Western Line.[3] This branch line was notable for its steep 1 in 30 gradients and sharp 100 metres (330 ft) curves.[4]
History
The name Tarana comes from an Aboriginal word meaning watering hole. Tarana railway station was opened on 22 April 1872.
Heritage listings
Tarana has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Main Western railway: Tarana railway station [5]
