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Armstrong Creek sporting complex named

Published: 22 October 2026

The new sporting complex in Armstrong Creek in South Geelong has been given a local Wadawurrung name – Tarratarra Stadium.

Gifted by Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, Tarratarra (pronounced TAR-RA-TA-RA), translates to ‘many wings’ and was inspired by the River Red Ghost Moth, which visited Traditional Owner Corina Eccles along Armstrong Creek.

The motif of the moth’s wings has been integrated throughout the facility’s design, including the façade, internal court wall linings, signage, glass safety stickers and vertical marker.

Transcript

Vision: External aerial views of Tarratarra Stadium.

Talia: “Nyurra Wurriyn, nharrinik Talia mokborriyn Wadawurrung Bagurrk”

Vision: Talia and Danae sit together on a bench on the indoor sports court, with a basketball hoop in the background.

Vision: Talia speaks to camera.

Talia: “My name is Talia, and I'm a proud Wadawurrung woman.”

Vision: Drone footage shows the outside of the stadium, including rocks and landscaping.

Danae: “Nyurra, nharrik Danae, mokborriyn Wadawurrung Bagurrk”

Vision: Danae speaks to camera.

Danae: “Hello. My name is Danae. I'm a proud Wadawurrung woman.”

Vision: Corina walks on the outside forecourt area in front of the stadium.

Corina: “Mokborriyn Wadawurrung Bagurrk”

Vision: Corina speaks to camera.

Corina: “In Wadawurrung language I say I am a proud Wadawurrung woman.”

Vision: Corina looks outwards from the stadium, followed by a close-up of leaf imprints in the concrete paths and aerial drone footage of the stadium in the landscape.

Corina: “My name is Corina and it was a blessing be able to collaborate and yanikan werreyt journey on this program to create Tarratarra Stadium meaning many wings.”

Vision: Moving close-up shots show the indoor entry to the stadium and the stadium’s name on the outside of the building.

Talia: “It's really powerful to have Wadawurrung language as the name of a place that people are using in everyday life.”

Vision: Talia and Danae sit together on a bench on the indoor sports court.

Vision: Talia speaks to camera.

Talia: “The name, it teaches you about this area and what has always been here and what continues to be here.”

Vision: Corina sits on a wooden bench in the outdoor civic plaza with the stadium in the background.

Vision: Corina speaks to camera.

Corina: “The story that came to me was that of the ghost moth.”

Vision: Close up of moth wing detailing on the stadium’s exterior.

Corina: “The beautiful markings on that ghost moth have been used in the facade, in the wings and throughout different places of this building.”

Vision: Corina walks through the stadium’s external civic plaza, looking at the design features and surrounding structures.

Corina: “The story and the narrative is embedded in all the elements of this building.”

Vision: Aerial shot of solar panels on the stadium’s roof, followed by moving images of the internal sports courts.

Danae: “Being a part of the design process means that we have the opportunity to bring some of what our beautiful Wadawurrung landscape offers outside with us to the inside building.”

Vision: Corina runs her hand along the textured timber walls of the indoor sports courts, wide moving shots show the indoor sports courts.

Corina: “This place has always been a place of gathering, been a place of sharing, laughter, knowledge and story.”

Vision: Corina sits on a wooden bench in the outdoor civic plaza with the stadium in the background.

Vision: Corina speaks to camera.

Corina: “And I hope people take the time to reflect on this design and learn more about Wadawurrung Country and the narrative of this building.”

Talia: “I think it's important for Wadawurrung to be involved in designing with Country.

Vision: Talia and Danae sit together on a bench on the indoor sports court.

Vision: Talia speaks to camera.

Talia: “And I think it's important for us to continue speaking Wadawurrung language,as it's the language that has belonged here for over 65,000 years.”

Vision: A close-up shows framed First Nations artwork on the wall, followed by Corina looking across the expansive indoor sports court.

Talia: “It's the language that's grown up with this Country, for this landscape.”

Vision: Corina runs her hand along the textured timber walls of the indoor sports courts, followed by close-ups of the external building façade and internal sports courts.

Corina: “It's been an amazing opportunity to collaborate work with many.”

“We have learned of each other, we have grown through this project and now we celebrate this place.”

Vision: Corina sits on a wooden bench in the outdoor civic plaza with stadium in the background.

Vision: Corina speaks to camera.

“It is here for the wider community.”

“The stories continue to be told through design, through architect of Wadawurrung Country.”

Vision: Talia and Danae sit together on a bench on the indoor sports court.

Vision: Danae speaks to camera.

Danae: “I think this facility is a really good example of how culture and sport and sporting stadiums

where the public will come together.”

Vision: External aerial view of the stadium.

Danae: “I think it is a good example of how the two can coexist.”

Vision: The screen fades to green.

Text appears on screen:

“The naming of Tarratarra Stadium returns Wadawurrung Language to Country. The Victorian Government and its partners in this project Acknowledge Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the land, water and skies spanning Country from the Great Dividing Range to the Surf Coast seas. We pay our respect to Ancestors, Elders and their continuing care for Country.

Vision: The Victorian Government, Australian Government, City of Greater Geelong and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation logos appears on screen with on-screen text reading: Authorised by Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne.

The naming of the facility in Wadawurrung Language recognises Wadawurrung’s continuing connection to the area, the revitalisation of Language, and demonstrates our respect for Traditional Owners and commitment to reconciliation.

The naming of the stadium coincides with the installation of the ‘wings’ on the facility’s  façade.

Tarratarra Stadium features 4 indoor recreational sports courts, a civic plaza with outdoor basketball and netball hoops, table tennis tables, areas for skating and parkour, informal and nature play spaces and a large, landscaped area suitable for community events.

Page last updated: 22 Oct 2026
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