Tyagarah, New South Wales
Tyagarah is a locality located in the Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales and it sits within the Byron Shire local government area. It is situated approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of the regional centre Byron Bay.[2]
It is on the lands of the Bundjalung people, who are its custodians, and it is of great importance the Arakwal people, to whom it holds spiritual and cultural significance.[3][4]
Tyagarah Nature Reserve, within the locality, protects 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) of coastline which runs between Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads. At this reserve, you can swim, sunbathe, fish, birdwatch or eat at the picnic area.[3]
The Byron Events Farm is located in Tyagarah, serving as a venue for major events and concerts, including hosting the Byron Bay Bluesfest.[5]
Origin of place name
The name comes from the Bundjalung language word Targourah which is the word for 'open grass country' or 'camping ground'.[2][6]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Tyagarah (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Tyagarah (place name)". NSW Geographical Names Board. Archived from the original on 2 October 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Tyagarah Nature Reserve | Learn more". NSW National Parks. Archived from the original on 2 October 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (8 May 2020). "Tyagarah Nature Reserve Plan of Management". NSW Environment and Heritage. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ Tyler Jenke (17 October 2022). "Xavier Rudd to Play Opening Gig at The Green Room, a New Venue on the Bluesfest Site". musicfeeds.com.au.
- ^ Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc (2019), Labels and landmarks: The many meanings of Brunswick Valley place names, Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc, p. 87, ISBN 978-0-9585921-9-2