North Era Beach
A Coast Track beach below Garawarra — popular with surfers. North Era campground is closed to camping in 2026.
- GBHR 6/10
- Unpatrolled
- Southern coast
- See access tips
At a glance
Hazard rating, patrol status and region — always check live conditions before you swim.
GBHR 6/10 on BeachSafe scale
Unpatrolled
Southern coast
Planning your visit
Garawarra Farm carpark on Lawrence Hargrave Drive — ~2 km walk to the beach. Popular Coast Track access; arrive early on weekends.
Winter day hikes on the Coast Track; surf year-round for experienced board riders. North Era campground closed to camping 2026.
South Era, Burning Palms, and Coast Track overnight sections.
Overview
North Era sits on the Coast Track between Garie and Burning Palms, separated from South Era by Mid Era Point. A favourite with surfers and Coast Track hikers — North Era campground is closed to camping in 2026.
GBHR 6/10 — rips and surf. Unpatrolled except adjacent South Era in summer.
Access
- ~2 km walk from Garawarra Farm carpark
- On the Coast Track — Otford to Bundeena route
- North Era campground — closed to camping in 2026; check NPWS alerts
— checked against NPWS / BeachSafe where applicable.
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Related guides
Unofficial guide — always verify conditions withNSW National ParksandBeachSafebefore visiting.