22 TATHRA - SAPPHIRE COAST - SPRING 2024 Tathra has an extensive network of mountain-bike trails, with options for expert and intermediate riders, right through to beginners. Tathra is a happy little community that balances an old-fashioned, laid-back attitude, with a modern cosmopolitan style. In the township, you’ll find excellent cafés, takeaway food places, and holiday supplies. The shops are an easy stroll from the beachfront reserve, as is Tathra’s famous skate park, suitable for all ages, and heaps of fun for any type of human-powered wheels. Or you can go a little further and ‘hit the slopes’ on Tathra’s extensive network of bush mountain bike tracks... a favourite with riders of all ages and abilities. Head to the headland Any time of year, you can be as relaxed or as active as you wish in Tathra. One way to keep the whole family entertained is to take a walk along the coastal headland to the historic Tathra Wharf. A renowned local fishing spot, the wharf is classified by the National Trust, and is the only remaining steamer wharf on the Australian coastline. You can also take your bikes on easy tracks to the local reserves, go bird watching, snorkelling, or just wander out to get some fish and chips to enjoy by the water. The holiday vibe of Tathra is a drawcard in all seasons, and it’s especially popular during school-holiday periods, when visitors flock to the region to enjoy the pristine beaches and estuaries, National Parks, and a range of other activities and services. Be sure to take the lovely walk through the shady reserve that lines the main road. It will take you to a four-kilometre stretch of beach, from which you’ll enjoy a magnificent view stretching from Tathra’s historic wharf all the way to the Mimosa Rocks National Park headland. More to explore Kianinny Bay, Mogareeka Inlet, Moon Bay, Nelson Beach, Middle Beach, Bithry Inlet, Wapengo, Picnic Point, and Aragunnu Beach are just some of the stunning waterways and sandy stretches to explore while you’re in this beautiful region. There are many very safe children’s play areas in and around these beaches. Tathra’s many restaurants and cafés source seasonal, locally-grown produce where possible, including farm-fresh eggs, vegetables, fruits and olives from local orchards, and herbs from local gardens. And of course the Sapphire Coast – with its unpolluted seawater – provides an abundance of delicious fresh seafood, including freshly-shucked Wapengo and Nelson Lagoon oysters, Eden mussels, prawns, blackfish, flathead, bream, lobster, abalone, and much more. Tathra’s holiday vibe is a drawcard in all seasons The iconic Tathra Wharf is a favourite with anglers, and provides magnificent ocean views across to Tathra Beach. Photo: Destination NSW The scenic Tathra Headland Walk offers some excellent bird-watching opportunities. TATHRA RD TATHRA RD BEGA ST THOMPSONS DRIVE THOMPSONS DRIVE TATHRA BERMAGUI RD ANDY POOLE DRIVE TATHRA ST WHARF ST TATHRA FOREST LAWRENCE PARK TATHRA POINT MOGAREEKA INLET TASMAN SEA TATHRA Welcome to RIVER BEGA RIVER Scan here for full detailed map
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