South Era Beach
The patrolled end of the Era beaches — Era SLSC runs summer flags near North Era beach access.
- GBHR 6/10
- Patrolled (seasonal)
- 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
Patrolled (seasonal)
Southern coast
Planning your visit
Walk in from Garawarra Farm carpark or approach north on the Coast Track. No vehicle access to the sand.
Era SLSC patrols summer weekends and public holidays — swim between flags only when patrol is active. Off-season swimming strongly discouraged.
North Era Beach, Coast Track to Garie or Burning Palms, and campground status.
Overview
South Era is the southern section of the Era beach complex. Era Surf Life Saving Club patrols on summer weekends and public holidays — swim between the flags when flags are up.
Gateway beach for Coast Track hikers heading to or from North Era — campground closed to camping in 2026.
Patrols & safety
- Era SLSC — seasonal patrols on summer weekends and public holidays
- North Era (north of Mid Era Point) is unpatrolled year-round
- GBHR 6/10 — still hazardous; flags define the safest swim zone
- Check BeachSafe for current patrol schedule
— checked against NPWS / BeachSafe where applicable.
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Related guides
Unofficial guide — always verify conditions withNSW National ParksandBeachSafebefore visiting.