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Tathra is a seaside town on the Sapphire Coast found on the South Coast, New South Wales, Australia in Bega Valley Shire. It has a population of around 1700.

Nearby points of interest are the Old Tathra Wharf, Mimosa Rocks National Park and Bournda National Park. Mimosa Rocks National Park starts at the northern end of Tathra Beach and runs north for about 16km. It has five access roads from the Tathra-Bermagui main road. Bournda National Park starts at Kianinny Bay, at the southern end of Tathra, and runs south for about 13km. There is a good walking track, near the coast, along most of its length.

The Bega River flows into the sea at the northern end of Tathra Beach, which is about 3km of safe, pristine surf beach, (cleanest beach in NSW) patrolled in summer and protected from southerlies by a steep headland. 

The Tathra Surf Club is at the southern end of the beach.  A fantastic new walking and cycle tract ensures easy access along Andy Poole Drive right down to the Bega River inlet.

The Snowy Mountains Highway joins Tathra to Cooma via Bega.

In Tathra’s seaside Memorial Gardens, a plaque commemorates the bicentenary of a tragic trek by survivors of a shipwreck.

The Tathra area was first settled by Europeans in the 1820s and 1830s, although it was outside the limits of legal settlement, the Nineteen Counties. A small jetty was built at Tathra in the early 19th century. In 1861-62, a larger wharf was built from funds donated by farmers and the Illawarra Steam Navigation Company. Regular shipping commenced in 1862. The wharf, built on turpentine supports set into solid rock, is now classified by the National Trust.

Tathra may mean “beautiful country” or “place of wild cats” in a local aboriginal dialect. 

 

 

 At Mogareeka Inlet where the Bega River goes out to sea, there is safe, shallow water and sandy beaches. A launching ramp allows access to the river for power boating and water skiing or river fishing. The area is great for canoeing and windsurfing. BBQ, picnic, playground and toilets make this a perfect family spot.

 The Tathra Wharf has changed roles in recent years, but is still the hub of activity in Tathra. Today, on the restored platform, the fishing is keen and the view is spectacular.

Choose between beach fishing, rock fishing, prawning at the river mouth or dropping in a line off the wharf. At Kianinny Bay a lauhching ramp gives access to the Pacific Ocean for boats of all sizes. This is the home of the Tathra Amateur Fishing Club, which runs regular amateur fishing competitions. Other facilities include a fish cleaning area, picnic spot, playgorund and toilets. Charters area available for deep sea fishing and diving.

 As well as sailboarding, surfing, swimming, boating and canoeing, there is also under the water to explore around Tathra. Divers can experience excellent diversity of fish, invertebrates and gorgonian life. Snorkelling also reveals a large variety of maring life.

The Tathra Forest Wildlife Reserve has walking trails on the western boundary fot eh town where native flora and fauna abound. Start at the toursit infomation bay on the Snowy Mountains Hwy. The 9km Kangarutha Track from Kianinny Bay offers a challenging walk with spectacular coast views.

 Bournda National Park is a combination of oceans, beaches, creeks and lagoons and the expansive waters of Wallagoot Lake, which makes it a most appealing area. Bournda has facilities for camping at Hobart Beach on the southern shores of Wallagoot Lake. Bushwalking is well provided for in the park with an extensive network of tracks.

 To the north, Mimosa Rocks National Park attracts walkers, campers and birdwatchers. It is a heavily timbered park and its rugged coastline has caves, cliffs, lagoons and beaches to be explored.

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