LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE | PAGE 119 TATHRA Family enjoying a day of riding on the 20km Bundadung Trail Network in Tathra. Photo: DestinationNSW The relaxed seaside community of Tathra is located in one of the last great coastal wilderness areas of Australia, fringed by national parks north and south, and surrounded by enchanting coastal forests, sparkling estuaries and secluded beaches. The town balances a laid-back coastal vibe with a cosmopolitan style all its own, making it a very enjoyable holiday destination. Along with some of the best beaches you’ll find anywhere, in the township of Tathra 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. Or you can go a little further and hit the mountain-bike tracks that form Tathra’s 20-kilometre-long Bundadung Trail Network...a favourite with local and visiting mountain bikers of all levels. Cultural heritage Tathra lies within the traditional Country of the Guyangai-Tadjera Djiringanj-Munji-Yuin people who have inhabited the region for many thousands of years. The name ‘Tathra’ is based on the traditional Aboriginal word for the area ‘Titra’, meaning place of the Quoll. The town is situated within an ancient landscape, under the shadow of three mountains - Biamanga, Gulaga and Balawan. These mountains have spiritual significance for the Yuin people. Relax or get active You can be as unhurried or as active as you like in Tathra, where you can keep the whole family entertained with gentle walks along the coastal headland to the historic Tathra Wharf. A renowned local fishing spot, the wharf – which sits like a pink sapphire overlooking the bay – 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, swimming, surfing, or snorkelling, or just wander out to get some fish and chips to enjoy by the water. Holiday vibe The holiday vibe of Tathra is a drawcard in all seasons, and winter is no exception. Due to its coastal location, it’s relatively dry and mild in winter. As in every other season, there’s always a constant stream of travellers heading to the region to enjoy the pristine beaches and estuaries, National Parks, and the area’s many other 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 to the Mimosa Rocks National Park headland. More to explore To find out more about the magnificent Tathra region, go to visittathra.com.au Explore Tathra’s relaxed seaside community The Tathra wharf. Photo: DestinationNSW
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