North Era Beach
Sutherland Shire, NSW
Coast Track beach with heritage shacks between Garie and Burning Palms — campground closed; swimming subject to NPWS alerts.
About this place
North Era Beach sits on the southern Coast Track behind a cluster of pastel heritage cabins (State Heritage listed with South Era, Little Garie and Burning Palms). Walk-in only: about 1.5 hours from Garie Beach, much longer from Otford or Bundeena. North Era campground is closed until further notice (Royal National Park Visitor Centre 02 9542 0648) — this is a day-walk beach listing, not a camp. As of late August 2026 NPWS closed swimming between Garie and Burning Palms due to shark activity around a whale carcass. Check alerts before you go. OSM: 34.17840°S 151.05644°E.
Access & getting there
Walk-in only from Garie, Otford or Bundeena. No camping while the campground is closed. $12 vehicle entry at Garie.
Coast Track, 1.5 hour walk from Garie Beach, Royal National Park NSW 2232
Safety notes
North Era campground closed until further notice. Do not swim while the Garie–Burning Palms shark alert is active. Steep track. Unpatrolled remote beach.
Gear notes
Walking shoes, water, hat. Do not pack camping gear expecting to stay overnight until NPWS reopens the campground.
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