Tathra s historic wharf the grand old dame of the sea sits like a pink sapphire in the bay. Dont miss the tathra wharf2waves weekend on the 18th and 19th january. Why not come to tathra and try and see them for yourselves. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. The wharf was built, in 1862 with funds raised by local farmers and the support of illawarra steamship company. A terrace, tourticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury tathra beach house apartments. Wharf gallery below is an example of the styles i do of the tathra wharf, ask about others and new works not on this site. A 15 minute cliff top walk will take you to the historic tathra wharf for coffee and snacks. Tathra has 356 vintage hotels that possess the look and feel of another era. Jerry johnson has compiled a history of the tathra wharf to be displayed in the wharfs museum.
The beach curves for 3km and is popular for swimming, surfing and fishing. A museum commemorating the wharfs significance to tathra and the south coast has been established next to the wharf. Tathra beach house is located directly opposite tathras famous surf beach. Woman killed in tathra beach shark attack on the nsw south coast. The last ship to depart from the wharf was in 1954.
Tathra wharf attraction tour tathra new south wales. The first wharf at tathra was constructed around 18601861 and was a simple jetty projecting into the ocean. As at the 2016 census, tathra had a population of 1,675. The history of tathra is entwined with the history of its old an historical wharf. The best hotels closest to tathra wharf 2020 updated prices. Tour through the tathra museum followed by a sumptuous lunch or snack and coffee. The tathra wharf is located on the northern side of tathra. Another chapter in the rich and colourful life of tathra wharf is being written, with bega valley shire council meeting with crown lands to plan for repair works. Making history in tathra abc south east nsw australian. Event space at this apartment measures 431 square feet 40 square meters and includes conference space. The 63yearold competed in the tathra wharf to waves event earlier this year, where she finished. Private sapphire coast highlights tour from port of. It was restored by the national trust, department of planning and local residents. The connection between the wharf structure and the towns of tathra, bega and the surrounding district is important in understanding the history of the growth and development.
Locally they are proud to support tathra wharf to waves, tathra preschool, primary school, rural fire brigade, marine rescue, rotary club, lions club, mumbulla foundation, afl club, junior rugby league club, mountain bike enduro. A move was made to pull the wharf down and a very important part of the districts history would have been lost were it not for a handful of dedicated, hard working people who founded the tathra wharf action group they set about the mammoth task of. Tathra wharf michael mcfadyens scuba diving web site. It is a favourite fishing spot for locals and tourists because of the deep waters and incredible views. Tathra beach 2020 all you need to know before you go with. Set in landscaped grounds with native gardens, ponds and waterfalls, it features 2 swimming pools and 1 spa pool.
This stretch of coast offers unspoiled landscape and the absence of crowds. Tathra beachside employs more locals than any other tathra businsess and believes in giving back to its community. A slice of history tathra wharf museum, tathra traveller. Services we regret that due to covid19 the museum is closed until further notice.
Familys historian records stories of the tathra wharf in the. The 5 best things to do in tathra coronavirus update 2020. Some of these hotel rooms are where renowned actors may have stayed. The wharf locavore tathra menu view the menu for the wharf locavore tathra on zomato for delivery, dineout or takeaway, the wharf locavore menu and prices. You can also ask your hotels front desk so you can get recommendations where some of the local places to grab a drink or dinner in tathra are. Find cheap deals and discount rates that best fit your budget. Tathra nsw plan a holiday things to do, tathra beach.
Tathra is a coastal town rich in history and traditions of the sea. This structure was quickly superseded in 18611862 with the erection of a new wharf built over the earlier structure. Tathra beach house apartments offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a spa tub. Digital master available national library of australia. Assessments have revealed that the huge seas of last weekend literally lifted the historic timber deck up off its pylons. Tathras historic wharf the grand old dame of the sea sits like a pink sapphire in the bay. A short distance further you will see the memorial gardens which has more tathra history. Tathras first hotel, the brighton, owned and run by mrs jane white in 1875, was situated just above where the hall is now, and was in its infancy in 1870 when william j. From sydney, it is about a 430 kilometre drive which takes at least five and a half hours drive and more like six hours. Tathra wharf is the only wharf and building combination surviving on the eastern seaboard of australia from the period of the coastal shipping trade dating from the 1860s.
These are the merimbula wharf and the tathra wharf. It was constructed from turpentine timber brought down from the north. The wharf locavore menu, menu for the wharf locavore, tathra. Taste the famous sydney rock oysters at tathra oysters or kick back with a cool drink at the heritagelisted tathra hotel, which opened in 1888.
The wharf, in use between 1862 and 1952, was restored by the national trust. This iconic place lies in tathra, a coastal town on the south coast of new south wales in bega valley shire boasting a population of approximately 1,622. Tathra wharf a historic timber building on nsws state heritage register. Browse expedias selection of 197 hotels and places to stay closest to tathra wharf. The wharf historic display is voluntarily maned on weekends. Nearby points of interest are the old tathra wharf, mimosa rocks national. Mimosa rocks national park starts at the northern end of tathra. Tathra offers pristine beaches and estuaries, national parks, and a range of activities. One of many to foretell is the historic tathra wharf. Dec 08, 20 whales are regular visitors to tathra wharf. Come and enjoy the superb views from the tathra wharf cafe. White conveyed guests between the brighton and his victoria inn, bega. View all hotels near tathra wharf museum on tripadvisor.
Mr johnson said the wharf has always been the heart of tathra. Tathra beachside features over 1,650 feet of absolute beach frontage, in the pretty seaside town of tathra set on the beautiful sapphire coast. Tathra beach is a lovely spot for sea vistas with your fish and chips. Get the best local bird book looking at birds on the far south coast published. The tathra wharf museum, located on the famous tathra wharf, provides the village with a rare tourist gem a showcase for our maritime history, run by dedicated volunteers. Classified by the national trust as the only remaining steamer wharf on the australian coastline, its museum offers a glimpse into the history of the region. The 2019 wharf to waves is one for the history books. The tathra wharf sapphire coast, new south wales the tathra wharf has evolved throughout its history but is still the hub of activity for the town.
Interviewers include joan campbell, ron stafford, jean greenland and d. Some glimpses of tathras past national library of australia. While the wharf stands proud above the waters, below is a wonderland for scuba divers and snorkellers. Scuba diving at the historic tathra wharf in tathra, nsw. This collection includes recollections of tathra and the surrounding area. The wharf is the icon of the town, having been constructed in 1861. Taste the famous sydney rock oysters at tathra oysters or kick back with a cool drink at.
Apr 11, 2017 scuba diving at the historic tathra wharf in tathra, nsw. Nearby points of interest are the old tathra wharf, mimosa rocks national park and bournda national park. History of the tathra wharf about the sapphire coast nsw. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in tathra, australia on tripadvisor. Tathra wharf is a prime spot to watch the whale migration in spring, and its historic timbers have plenty of room for spectators. I have been painting pictures of the much loved and historic tathra wharf and its surrounds for over 27 years. Tathra historical society collection national library of. Familys historian records stories of the tathra wharf in the era of. The best hotels closest to tathra beach 2020 updated prices. Wifi and parking are free, and this apartment also features 2 outdoor pools. Longtime tathra local betty koellner tells her story of growing up in the days of the ferry punt, training the surf lifesavers, and helping to save tathra wharf from demolition. Once you arrive at bega, follow the signs to tathra straight ahead in the main street rather than turning right to merimbula. The friendliest bowling club on the sapphire coast our club features three beautiful grass greens and. Tathra is a seaside town on the sapphire coast found on the south coast, new south wales, australia.
Nov 11, 2014 a move was made to pull the wharf down and a very important part of the districts history would have been lost were it not for a handful of dedicated, hard working people who founded the tathra wharf action group they set about the mammoth task of raising the money required to restore the wharf and building. It was added to the new south wales state heritage register on 2 april 1999. Tathra wharf is the last surviving open sea timber wharf left on the east coast. Some glimpses of tathras past tathra historical society tathra, n. The 2007 event is remembered for its huge waves and swell which forced the ocean. The wharf contains a maritime museum, whereas underneath it carries crafts, souvenirs, refreshments and of course seafood. The first wharf at tathra not kianinny was constructed around 18601861 and was in the form of a simple jetty projecting into the ocean. Tathra wharf was constructed between 18601862, and in use between 1862 and 1952. All accommodations at tathra beach house holiday apartments features a private balcony, bathroom, air conditioning and teacoffee making facilities. Browse expedias selection of 237 hotels and places to stay closest to tathra beach.
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