Tathra Wharf, Heritage wharf in Tathra, New South Wales, Australia

Tathra Wharf is a timber-decked pier on timber piles driven into a rock seabed up to 25 feet deep, ending at a stone and concrete retaining wall. On its western half stand two timber-framed sheds: a two-storey shed at the landward end and a single-storey shed abutting it on the seaward side, the latter with a monitor scissor roof truss. The site occupies a small promontory with views up and down the coast, especially to the north.

The wharf was built in 1862 to serve as a commercial port supporting regional trade and fishing operations. It remained a vital transportation hub until 1954, when the shift to road transport marked the end of its active maritime service.

The two-storey shed at the landward end and the single-storey shed beside it now hold the Tathra Wharf Museum and a cafe. The museum keeps the story of the wharf's rescue: when demolition was ordered in 1973, the local community and the National Trust of Australia (NSW) raised a $200,000 appeal, and the wharf reopened in 1988.

The site is open daily with a museum and cafe available for visitors throughout the year. Dedicated parking is provided near the entrance on Wharf Road, making vehicle access straightforward.

The wharf features spring-loaded wrought iron bumpers installed in 1907 to protect vessels during docking in rough ocean conditions. These mechanical details reveal how operators adapted to the harsh demands of coastal maritime work.