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Near the top of Era spur +
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Track down the spur to Era +
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Garie Beach from southern headland +
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Garie Beach Depression Houses +
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Fishermen at Little Garie +
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Track from Little Garie to Garie Beach +
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Cross sectional view of the Garawarra Farm to Garie Beach bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Garawarra Farm to Garie Beach bushwalking track 
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Garawarra Farm Carpark
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Int of Burgh Ridge Track and Era Track (West)
Track: Moderate - road,bushtrack |
Length = 1.06 km |
Time = 24 mins |
| Climb = 10 m |
Descent = -144 m |
From the Garawarra Farm car park, this walk heads east out of the car park to turn right onto the main dirt road (that leads into the car park). A short distance down the road this walk comes to an intersection just beyond the locked gate marked with a 'Coast Walk' and a 'Garawarra Ridge Management Trail'[1] signpost. From the intersection, this walk follows the Burning Palms, Era and Garie arrows on the Coast Walk signpost, winding along the bush track and down the long hill. The track gradually steepens and becomes a little rougher, winding down onto the ridge line and all the way along, until it breaks out of the trees and continues down through the short scrub and blade grass to the intersection of the bush track on the left.
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(1.06 km)
Int of Burgh Ridge Track and Era Track (West)
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Int of Burgh Ridge Track and Era Track (East)
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 308 m |
Time = 9 mins |
| Climb = 5 m |
Descent = -37 m |
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From the intersection, this walk follows the bush track, heading down the hill towards South Era beach. The track winds through the long grass to the intersection of the bush track at the large grassy clearing above the cabins.
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Int of Burgh Ridge Track and Era Track (East)
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North Era Bush Campground
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 914 m |
Time = 20 mins |
| Climb = 20 m |
Descent = -59 m |
From the intersection, the walk heads down the hill past the cabins to the bottom where it comes to South Era beach. From here, the walk continues around the back of the beach, keeping the ocean to the right as it continues up the other side to the top of the ridgeline where it comes to the intersection with a faint bush track (heading off to the left). From the top of the ridge, the walk crosses the headland and open grassy area, down towards the beach (keeping the ocean to the right), coming to a 'North Era Bush Campground' sign just before the beach.
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North Era camping ground
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 North Era camping ground, Royal National Park, is a large dune area situated directly behind North Era Beach. This camping spot is popular with surfers, and it also has a toilet and a cleared area to pitch your tent. A maximum of 36 people (12 sites) can camp here[2], so there is plenty of room for everyone. Open fires are not permitted, you can carry a fuel stove for cooking. A camping permit is required from NPWS before arriving (Phone:(02) 9542 068). Water is often available from the creek (treat before drinking), If dry you can walk to Garie Beach for water, although the water here may also be dried up, during a dry period it is best to carry all your water with you.
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North Era Bush Campground
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Little Garie
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 845 m |
Time = 23 mins |
| Climb = 74 m |
Descent = -62 m |
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Keeping the ocean and the coast to the right, the walk heads north across the North Era Bush Campground to the base of the large grassy hill, which it climbs steeply to the top. Upon reaching the top, the walk continues down the other side of the hill, winding down the bush track and wooden steps, until reaching the Little Garie Community Hall at the base of the hill.
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Little Garie
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Garie Beach Car Park
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 754 m |
Time = 20 mins |
| Climb = 47 m |
Descent = -59 m |
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From the Little Garie Community Hall, the walk heads down the hill, keeping the sea to the right of the track as it leads into the gully. The walk passes several old cabins as it approaches the bottom, where the track passes a 'Coast Walk' sign, providing information on erosion issues in this area. From here, the walk heads between the ocean on the right and the base of the large grassy hill on the left as the track narrows. This continues until arriving in the Garie Beach car park.
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Garie Beach
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 Garie Beach, Royal National Park, is a large, south-east facing, yellow sand beach. The beach is backed by steep headlands and gullies. There is a large car park at the end of Garie Rd for access to the beach. Garie Beach is popular for surfing, patrolled 9am-5pm from December to January. Facilities include toilets, kiosk, picnic tables, cold showers and Surf Life Saving Club. The water from the shower should be treated before drinking, this water comes from a tank and may be unavailable during dry periods. More info
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Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk
Public Transport links currently not working, sorry
Driving Directions |
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Campsites in the park Bonnie Vale camping groundNorth Era camping groundUloola Falls camping groundNearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
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Distance (straight line) |
| Engadine Disposal & Outdoor Centre Pty Ltd | 1042 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine | (02) 9520 3367 | 13 km | Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment | 587 Kingsway, Miranda | (02) 9525 6829 | 17.3 km | Boots Great Outdoors | 23 Koonya Cct, Caringbah | (02) 9542 8988 | 18.5 km | Onrope | 11 Nelson Ave, Padstow | (02) 9709 6299 | 27.2 km | Hurstville Disposals & Outdoor Centre | 235 Forest Rd , Hurstville | (02) 9580 4445 | 24.4 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Garawarra Farm to Garie Beach.
Fire DangerThis walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 5 hours ago) This walk passes Illawarra/Shoalhaven fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 5 hours ago) Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM. Weather and ClimateWeather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here | Clear. | | 15.4°C (feels like 15.4°) | | 7 km/h from the SE (gusting 11) | | 92% humidity (as at 02/09:30am) |
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Royal National Park Link to official closures and fire bans pageRegion: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities |