Tathra, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Tathra, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Tathra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bega Valley Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.73733 |
| Longitude | 149.96928 |
| Population | 1,662 |
| Density | 75.9 /km² |
| Area | 21.9 km² |
| Elevation | 57 m |
| Postcode | 2550 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 338 km south-southwest |
Tathra is a locality in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,662. The locality covers an area of 21.9 km², giving a population density of about 75.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 57 m above sea level. It lies approximately 338 km south-southwest of Sydney. Tathra is located at 36.7373°S, 149.9693°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2550. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Tathra unfurls along the New South Wales coast, a place where the land shoulders its way towards the sea. It lies 222.7 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 174°T), and is situated 12.6 km east-south-east of Bega. The coastline here is a generous curve, embracing a vibrant blue harbour that spills into the Tasman. To the west, the terrain rises into rolling hills, cloaked in a tapestry of eucalyptus forest and cleared paddocks that catch the sunlight in shifting patterns. The air, even far from the water's edge, carries a faint, briny tang, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. The character of Tathra is one of quiet resilience, a town that breathes with the rhythm of the tides and the seasons, where the light at dusk can paint the sky in hues of apricot and rose, transforming the ordinary into the sublime.
The history of Tathra is deeply entwined with the sea and the bounty it offers, its early days shaped by whaling and later by timber milling, the ghosts of which still linger in the weathered jetty and the sturdy architecture. The local economy now leans heavily on tourism, drawing visitors to its renowned surf breaks and the sheltered waters of the harbour, a playground for swimmers and kayakers alike. Beyond the immediate coastal strip, the hinterland beckons with dairy farms and small-scale agriculture, the fertile Bega Valley providing a rich agricultural backdrop that feeds into the town's markets. Tathra's distinctive wharf, a landmark that has witnessed generations of comings and goings, stands as a proud monument to its maritime past, a place where the salt spray still kisses the timbers and stories seem to whisper on the breeze.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tathra, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Tathra, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tathra includes the postcode (2550), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bega Valley Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tathra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |