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Close to the southernly tip of the New South Wales Border on Australia’s East Coast is the small town of Tathra. This coastal town is sandwiched between two of Australia’s many National Parks, one in the North and the other in the South.
Short drive inland and you will come across the much larger town of Bega which is just off of the Princes Highway, the main coastal road that runs through the New South Wales state.
Our Tathra Guide gives you a detailed look into this quirky town on the Sapphire Coast. You can expect to find out the best things to do in Tathra which include, local Tathra attractions, places to eat and drink and accommodation.
Where is Tathra New South Wales
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How to get to Tathra
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Our New South Wales East Coast road trip
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Eden – Merimbula – Tathra – Bermagui – Narooma – Moruya – Batemans Bay – Ulladulla– Jervis Bay
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The best time do visit Tathra
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Tathra Weather, Tathra Tide Times for rockpools and exploring
Things to do in Tathra NSW
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Tathra Mountain Biking
Did you know that Tathra has now become one of the best coastal mountain biking locations in New South Wales? Currently, it sits at an impressive 50km of single track and caters for all ages and levels of experience.
The start of these trails starts at the country club which has a car park, toilets and changing facilities which are open daily. To get to this location it is accessed by cycle paths through the town and is located 1km north of Tathra town. You can guarantee lots of obstacles and steep descents to challenge everyone.
For more information about events and maps for the trails click here.
Visit Tathra Wharf
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Mimosa Rocks National Park Tathra
As you are leaving the north of Tathra you will cross the Berga river via a long bridge. This location has car parks on either side for you to stop and take some photos as it is a truly beautiful sight. If you continue across the bridge and head a few more km north you will reach Mimosa National Park.
Take the first turning on the right-hand side for Mimosa Rocks and head along the track until you reach the car park. Here you have a choice of beaches and trails to explore. Head down the Moon Bay or take a short walk to Wajurda Point lookout.
More things to do around Tathra – If you have ticked these trails all off then head back to the main road and continue heading north again a few more km. When you reach the next turning on the right-hand side this will be the access road to Middle Beach and Gillard’s camping ground.
There is a beautiful loop walk which is about 3km long and takes in the pristine beaches and bushland.
Visit Tathra Hotel
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Taste the Local Tathra Oysters
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Tathra Beach Bowling Club
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Tathra Coastline Walk
Bournda National Park
This 1-hour return walk is mainly bush tracks and takes in the amazing views Tathra has to offer. The track is rated medium to hard and starts at Tathra Wharf and will take you to Kaininny Bay and back.
If you are a keen walker and would like a challenge. Then you should add the Kangarutha Track to your route which starts in Kaininny Bay. This trail is 9km one way. But you can always cut it down a little and leave a car at the white rock which is about halfway.
White Rock Tathra
Tathra Beach Country Club
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Best Tathra Beaches
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Tathra Beach
The main beach in Tathra stretches for many km and has it all, amenities along the beach, BBQ and a playground. Everything is one spot and there are plenty of places to have a coffee or a great meal.
Mogareeka Beach Tathra
If you are looking for something a bit calmer and picturesque, this is the place for you. At the point where the Bega river reaches the ocean it offers calm waters. If you are into fishing here is a great spot to catch some lunch.
Tathra National Park beaches
Any of the beaches within the national park are amazing. The only drawback is the lack of facilities. Most locations will have toilets, but if you are looking for a full day out pack up the Esky and head out for a great day at the beach.
Places to eat in Tathra NSW
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Fat Tony’s Tathra – Bar and Grill
Currently #1 on TripAdvisor, this place is great for a meal after a day of surfing and on the beach.
Tathra Beach Tapas
Unfortunately, there are no cheap eats in Tathra. But don’t panic this small coastal town still has this amazing Tapas restaurant.
The Wharf Local
This small trendy café not only serves amazing coffee and cakes but has the most beautiful view looking out over the ocean.
Tathra Accommodation
Our Tathra Guide gives a breakdown of three accommodation choices from budget through to luxury. Click on the accommodation names too get all the best prices.
Tathra Beach House
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Kianinny Bush cottages – Budget $
This accommodation is located just in the beautiful bush just south of Tathra. This rural setting allows for even more exploring and outdoor activities due to the lake at the location.
BIG4 Tathra Beach Holiday Park – Popular $$
This is one of the most popular accommodations in Tathra. The Big4 has a large selection of beds which include camping and chalets. All of this comes with all the usual BIG4 amenities.
Tathra Beachside – Luxury $$$
Whether you want to spend the night glamping in a safari tent, or up your game and stay in one of their luxury beachside cabins. The Tathra Beachside has it all.
Tathra Caravan Park
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Camping in Tathra
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Things to do near Tathra NSW
Bega, New South Wales
Bega is a much larger town around 20 minutes inland from Tathra. If you are needing to stock up on any essentials then this seems like the place for you. It has all the large stores and food outlets you would expect in a town of this size.
If you are looking for some cheaper accommodation which is still at a reasonable distance from the coast then Bega Caravan Park is the place for you. They are great chalets at the cheapest prices around.
Continuing your trip along the coast road!
Tanja – Wapengo – Murrah – Bermagui
The Coast Road from Tathra to Bermagui is one of the most spectacular drives on the Far South Coast. Original timber bridges crossing rivers, creeks and estuaries. Award-winning oysters growing in pristine lagoons. Rolling green hills with a backdrop of densely wooded mountains.
For all these reasons, the area has attracted many creative people. Now that the Tathra to Bermagui Coast Road is sealed. A number of unique quality art and fine food venues have opened. As a result this now makes the road trip an even more compelling experience.
- Please note the below image is a visual idea of the locations along the NSW coastline, not an accurate interpretation of where these locations actually are.
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