Tathra Wharf

Tathra is the only open sea timber wharf on Australia’s East Coast surviving from the coastal steamer trade era.

Critical to development of the far South Coast of NSW, the wharf dates from 1862. With its facilities it was progressively upgraded, remaining in service until 1954.

The wharf exhibits techniques in the design and maintenance of heavy timber marine structures of the NSW Public Works Department over the period. It is associated with eminent engineers E 0 Moriarty and E M de Burgh, and the builder Oakes & Oakes.

Tathra Wharf.

Tathra Wharf.

Unveiling of marker.

The Engineers Australia marker at Tathra.

The Engineers Australia plaque at Tathra.

Details of the timber structure socketted into the rock.

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Tathra Wharf location map.

Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type	National Engineering Landmark (NEL)
Award Date	19 January 2008
Heritage Significance	Tathra is the only open sea timber wharf on Australia’s East Coast surviving from the coastal steamer trade era.
Nomination Document	Available here.
Nomination Document Appendix	Available here.
Tathra Wharf Brochure	Available here.