Location
Tathra is a seaside town on the Sapphire Coast found on the South Coast, New South Wales, Australia. (wikipedia)
History
Nearby points of interest are the Old Tathra Wharf, Mimosa Rocks National Park and Bournda National Park.
Tathra is said to mean “beautiful country” or “place of wild cats” in a local Aboriginal dialect.
The Tathra area was first settled by Europeans in the 1820s and 1830s, although it was outside the limits of legal settlement, the Nineteen Counties. A small jetty was built at Tathra in the early 19th century. In 1861-62, a larger wharf was built from funds donated by farmers and the Illawarra Steam Navigation Company. Regular shipping commenced in 1862. The wharf, built on turpentine supports set into solid rock, was restored by the National Trust, Department of Planning, and local residents. It is the only remaining coastal steamer wharf in NSW.
In 1945 a local Volunteer Fire Brigade was established. (wikipedia)
Places of Interest
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