Tathra

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With its distinctive wooden steamer wharf and the surrounding beauty of the Mimosa Rocks National Park, this seaside town is picture-perfect.

The small beachside town of Tathra is packed with opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors and take in the stunning scenery of the Sapphire Coast. Taste oysters grown in a pristine national park, fish off the historic steamer wharf, surf and sailboard the azure waters and explore the coastal hiking tracks.

Surrounded by fertile farming lands, Tathra was once a hub for coastal steamers’ shipping produce. A warehouse and wharf were built to accommodate the farmers’ needs in the 1800s and still stands today, one of the last of its kind in New South Wales. These days the Tathra Wharf is popular as a fishing spot and the former warehouses have been converted into a gallery and restaurant. Dive into the waters around the wharf to look for local rays and penguins.

Tathra’s white-sand beach has views over the rocky coastline to the steamer wharf and the Mimosa Rocks National Park. Wander along the 3-kilometer (2-mile) long beach, surf the waves and watch for dolphins and whales.

Kayak up the Bega River from its mouth on the Tathra Beach. Paddle to secluded lagoons and cool off with a refreshing swim. Tathra also has 50 kilometres (31 miles) of mountain biking tracks, including easier routes for new riders and obstacles for experienced mountain bikers.

Walking tracks around Tathra lead along the coast through forest and scrub to secluded beaches and lagoons. Mimosa Rocks National Park and Tathra Forest Wildlife Reserve are havens for water birds and all sorts of marsupials, from possums to potoroos to kangaroos. Camp in the wilderness and wake to the sound of songbirds at camping sites throughout Mimosa Rocks National Park.

Finish each day in Tathra with a sunset picnic on the headland. Pack your camera and cheese from nearby Bega and soak up the unforgettable scenery.

Tathra is located on the Sapphire Coast, less than 3 hours from Canberra by car.

Tathra Beach House Apartments

Tathra Beach House Apartments

4.5 out of 5
57 Andy Poole Drive, Tathra, NSW
The price is NT$3,691 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
NT$3,691
NT$3,691 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tathra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Tathra Wharf and Tathra Beach Country ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews)
Great family accommodation!
"Absolutely amazing accommodation. We had family in a couple of different apartments and everyone enjoyed their stay. Spacious and comfortable, with everything we needed. Location perfect for our needs and the spa/pool facilities were awesome too."

Reviewed on 2025/7/20

Tathra Beach House Apartments
BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Tathra Beach

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Tathra Beach

3 out of 5
41 Andy Poole Dr, Tathra, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,699 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
NT$2,699
NT$2,699 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Tathra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Tathra Wharf and Tathra ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
"Great spot spoiled by the weather"

Reviewed on 2025/7/2

BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Tathra Beach
Kianinny Bush Cottages

Kianinny Bush Cottages

3.5 out of 5
246 Tathra Road, Tathra, NSW
The price is NT$2,978 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
NT$2,978
NT$2,978 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly cottage in Tathra. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bournda National Park and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
"The driveway down to the cottage was ridiculously hard to manage ..I am disabled. Also the security lights on surrounding cottages stayed in all night and made it impossible to sleep."

Reviewed on 2025/4/12

Kianinny Bush Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tathra Beach House Apartments

Tathra Beach House Apartments

4.5 out of 5
57 Andy Poole Drive, Tathra, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tathra. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Tathra Wharf and Tathra Beach Country ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews)
Great family accommodation!
"Absolutely amazing accommodation. We had family in a couple of different apartments and everyone enjoyed their stay. Spacious and comfortable, with everything we needed. Location perfect for our needs and the spa/pool facilities were awesome too."

Reviewed on 2025/7/20

Tathra Beach House Apartments
Kianinny Bush Cottages

Kianinny Bush Cottages

3.5 out of 5
246 Tathra Road, Tathra, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly cottage in Tathra. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bournda National Park and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
"The driveway down to the cottage was ridiculously hard to manage ..I am disabled. Also the security lights on surrounding cottages stayed in all night and made it impossible to sleep."

Reviewed on 2025/4/12

Kianinny Bush Cottages
Beach Cabins Merimbula

Beach Cabins Merimbula

3.5 out of 5
47-65 Short Point Road, Merimbula, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cabin in Merimbula. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (228 reviews)
"Great view friendly staff,"

Reviewed on 2025/7/25

Beach Cabins Merimbula
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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