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Tathra Hotel Monthly News Letter - august 2026
AUGUST GREETINGS!
Suddenly there is only one month of winter left! We are really enjoying our first winter on the coast - the weather has been delightful and soon the whales be migrating past.
HEADLAND THEATRE
August is packed with extraordinary experiences at Headland Theatre
Step inside the imagination of Victor Hugo with the visually stunning theatrical work The Brainstorm, by local actor Patrick Dickson. Explore the future of our oceans at Currents of Change featuring local scientists, conservationists and activists. Celebrate Australia's golden age of live music with acclaimed journalist Bernard Zuel and photographer Stu Spence, then revisit an Australian cult classic with a special 4K screening of Going Down followed by a Q&A with star Tracy Mann. Theatre, film, music and big ideas—all in one unforgettable month on the Headland Theatre.
August 1, 2 - Womens Adventure films - encore screening
August 7,8,9 - "Brainstorm" - one man play with local actor Patrick Dickson
August 11 - "Pavarotti" - wonderful documentary arthouse film on one of the greatest singers.
August 19 and August 22 - "Wilding" - Excellent British documentary about a couple who "re-wild" the family estate.
August 21 - Currents of Change
August 29 - Australian Made / "Going Down"
one-man theatre performance with Patrick Dickson
Friday August 7, 7pm
Saturday August 8, 7pm
Sunday August 9, 2pm
Step into the world of Victor Hugo. Blending storytelling, original music and animated projection.
Conceived, written and performed by Patrick Dickson
Directed by Maeliosa Stafford
Projection Art by Scott Baker
Music by Fiona Hill and Matthew Perry
Women's Adventure Film Tour
encore screening
Sunday August 2, 2pm
In response to a sold out screening, we are offering audiences another chance to attend this fabulous film event.
Pavarotti
arthouse film screening - $12 tickets!
Tuesday August 11, 4pm
One of the world's greatest voices. One extraordinary life. From Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard, Pavarotti is a compelling and deeply moving documentary celebrating the life, career and enduring legacy of the legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
Wilding (2023)
British documentary - $12 tickets!
Wednesday August 19, 4pm
Saturday August 22 - 4pm
Wilding, based on Isabella Tree's bestselling book, follows a young couple who transform their struggling 400-year-old estate by embracing nature instead of traditional farming. By removing fences and allowing wildlife to reclaim the land, they launch one of Europe's most influential rewilding projects.
Currents of Change
presentation & discussion
Friday August 21, 7pm
An inspiring evening of conversation about the future of our marine environment and the people working to protect it.
Bringing together scientists, conservation leaders, local volunteers and activists including Luke Hamilton, Cayne Layton, Carrie Davis, Davey Rogers and Samuel McLennan.
Australian Made:
Music, Images and Stories from the 1980s
visual presentation / in conversation
Saturaday August 29, 3pm
Before the evening screening of Going Down, join acclaimed music journalist Bernard Zuel and renowned music photographer Stu Spence for a lively exploration of one of the most exciting periods in Australian music history.
A must for music lovers, cultural history enthusiasts and anyone who remembers the thrill of live music in Australia's golden age of pub and touring circuits.
GOING DOWN (1983)
film screening and Q&A
Saturaday August 29, 7pm
GOING DOWN is a dark, hilarious odyssey through pulsating Sydney in the 1980s as four young women spend their last night together. Karli (Tracy Mann) is going to New York the next morning and their youth is ending in a girls night out they’ll never forget.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Tracy Mann.
Music Memories at Tathra Hotel - SURVEY
Did you experience the live music scene at the Tathra Hotel in the 1970s, 80s or 90s? We'd love you to share your memories.
Headland Theatre is collecting stories, photos, posters, ticket stubs, recordings and memorabilia to help celebrate and preserve the hotel's rich music history. In partnership with Bega Valley Library, contributions may feature in future exhibitions, events and publications.
Complete our short survey to register your interest and help keep these memories alive.
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The theatre is also available for private function bookings.
NEW GIFT VOUCHERS
Our new gift vouchers are now available!
✔️ Redeemable for accommodation, meals, beverages & Headland Theatre shows
✔️ Rechargeable for ongoing use
✔️ Available as physical cards or digital vouchers
Drop into the bar to purchase or contact us by email or phone today!
KITCHEN
Weekly Specials & New Pizza Menu
Themes for the weekly specials board this month:
August 6 - 12: Jamaica
August 13 - 19: India
August 20 - 26: Ukraine
The pizza menu has been revamped; pizza is now available on Sundays from lunchtime.
BREWERY
The brewery team have been catching up with maintenance and cleaning.
The Apricot Wheat beer is now on tap and proving to be popular. It will soon be joined by the Lighthouse Hazy Pale which will replace the XPA.
LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS
FREE LIVE MUSIC in the bar on Sundays starting at 3.30pm. This month we have:
August 2: Porterhouse - a Bob Porter creation!
August 9: Hitch Up The Pony
August 16: Minnie and The Moonrakers - on tour
August 23: Ben Pritchard
August 30: The Saltwater Sound System Trio - featuring Ben Fowler and Robyn Martin
The popular SESSION will be on Friday August 7 from 6pm (fast session) and August 21 (slow session). The guitar sing-along session will be on Thursday August 13 from 5:30pm.
There is now a piano in the bar and is not there just for hired musicians - if anyone feels like playing ask the bar staff for a key.
POETS BREAKFAST - OPEN MIC
Aug 23: 9am - 11am Free entry
Join the Ocean Mic Poets for a relaxed morning of poetry and open mic. Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, everyone is welcome to read, listen and enjoy. For more information: Gabrielle on 0400 619 868 or visit www.facebook.com/oceanmicpoets.
MUSIC / EVENTS
ACCOMMODATION
We now have 24 rooms available - 14 HOTEL ROOMS (HERITAGE ROOMS/SUITES in the heritage section above the bar and OCEANFRONT ROOMS on the oceanside of the hotel)or 10 MOTEL UNITS.
Best wishes,
Cliff and Sayaka
HEADLAND WRITERS FESTIVAL
Oct. 23-25
Headland Writers Festival is a celebration of storytelling, literature, and ideas, held on the breathtaking headland at Tathra.
Guests this year include Bob Brown, Bob Carr, Louise Milligan and John Blay.
Tickets on sale now via www.headlandfestival.com.au
WHAT'S ON
HEADLAND THEATRE @Tathra Hotel - Now Open. More info and tickets at headlandtheatre.com.au
POETS BREAKFAST - OPEN MIC 9am to 11am. Free entry. Fourth SUNDAY of the month. Free entry. - Aug. 23
LIVE MUSIC Sundays 3:30pm to 6:30pm Free entry.
'THE SESSION' First FRIDAY of the month 6-8pm - Aug. 7
'SLOW SESSION' Third FRIDAY of the month 6-8pm - Aug. 21
'GUITAR sing-along SESSION' 5:30pm-7:30pm - Thursday Aug. 13
"SUNDAY PIZZA" From 12pm
"SUNDAY ROAST" lunch & dinner
BREAKFAST 7days 8am to 10am
Home of The Humpback Brewery eleven beers on tap; take-away cans & growler bottles available.
The Children's Playground, the best playground on the Sapphire Coast!
Tathra Hotel Tap List - BEER & CIDER
Humpback Brewery - Ahab's Apricot Wheat Beer
Humpback Brewery - Little Lost Pod West Coast XPA
Humpback Brewery - Ginger (Wh)Ale
Humpback Brewery - Old Tom's IPA
Humpback Brewery - Oceanview Draught
Humpback Brewery - Black Whale Stout
Humpback Brewery - Killer Pilsner
Humpback Brewery - Great Southern Mild
Humpback Brewery - Dr. Nott’s Porter
Humpback Brewery - First Calf Pale Ale
Humpback Brewery - Melon Headed Amber
The Apple Thief - Pink Lady Cider
OPENING HOURS
***Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
>> BAR / CAFÉ
OPEN 7 DAYS from 8:00 am
>> BISTRO
OPEN 7 DAYS
BREAKFAST: 8:00 am to 10:00 am
LUNCH: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
DINNER: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
>> PIZZA KITCHEN
Sunday 12pm – 5pm
TO BOOK A TABLE: 02 6494 1101
For function enquiries: hello@tathrahotel.com.au
ACCOMMODATION - Hotel & Motel
>>HERITAGE ROOMS/SUITES (4 rooms in the heritage section above the bar.)
>>OCEANFRONT ROOMS (10 rooms on the oceanside of the hotel)
>>MOTEL UNITS (10 units with ocean view balcony. Queen Rooms or Family Rooms)
Check the rate/availability from our website, email to hello@tathrahotel.com.au or call to 02 6494 1101
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Tathra Hotel renovation photos from 05/2016 to 11/2017
