North Era camping ground

A maximum of 36 people can camp here. This campsite with basic facilities is on the grassy area just above North Era Beach, next to the toilet. The campsite needs to be booked ahead and is popular with groups of people walking the coast track. The campsite can be exposed to the high winds of the coast, but is generally a pleasant area. Do not rely on getting water here, best to carry water in. The beach is not patrolled. Era (to the south) and Garie Beach (to the north) are patrolled most weekends.

General Information
Getting there
Closest point to drive and park is on sealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite GPS: -34.1772, 151.05582 Walk in along the coastal track. Closest access is to walk south from Garie Beach, or down the Stockyard Spur from the Squeeze Way.
There is a long walk into this campsite A maximum of 36 people can camp here. This campsite with basic facilities is on the grassy area just above North Era Beach, next to the toilet. The campsite needs to be booked ahead and is popular with groups of people walking the coast track. The campsite can be exposed to the high winds of the coast, but is generally a pleasant area. Do not rely on getting water here, best to carry water in. The beach is not patrolled. Era (to the south) and Garie Beach (to the north) are patrolled most weekends.
Bookings and contact information
You can book a campsite by phoning the Campsite contact For more information contact the Sydney South (Royal National Park) Camping bookings Phone:(02) 9542 0683

Facilities
Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available	Showers No showers are provided on site
Water No drinking water onsite – bring your own water	Tables No Picnic tables or shelters are provided on site
Wood pit fire BBQ Wood fired BBQ’s are not provided	Electric or Gas BBQ Gas or electric BBQ’s are not provided
Rubbish Bins No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you	Campfires This is a Fuel Stove only area, solid fuel (eg wood) fires are not permitted at any time. Gas stoves may be used, but be aware of local fire bans

Activities

Swimming
There are places to swim

Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Royal National Park as at Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:07:06 +1100
Safety alerts: Helicopter operations in area – Garawarra Farm
NPWS Staff are undertaking helicopter operations at Garawarra Farm in Royal National Park on Wednesday 9th October 2024 from 8:00am until 4pm.
Intermittent track closure will be in place during these operations and impact the following tracks and Trails:

Garawarra Ridge trail
Coast track south of Burning Palms
Palm Jungle – Closed for track construction (until further notice)

For more information contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre 9542 0648

Closed areas: Fletcher Street and Flat Rock vehicle trail closure
Fletcher Street and Flat Rock vehicle trail in Helensburgh will be closed on weekdays from Monday 2 September 2024 to Wednesday 2 October 2024 to allow trail surface repair works to take place. The trails will be open on weekends.

Heavy machinery will be operating on both vehicle trails. Please do not enter closed areas. Please follow instructions and signage of NPWS staff and contractors.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0632.

Closed areas: Florence Parade trail closure
Florence Parade trail is closed on weekdays until Friday 11 October 2024 for fire trail maintenance works. Please do not enter closed areas and follow instructions of NPWS staff and contractors.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 9542 0632.

Closed areas: The Coast track partial closure
Walking the full length of The Coast track from Otford to Bundeena or Bundeena to Otford is not currently possible due to several track closures along its length. These closures are necessary due to erosion, rockfall risk and ongoing track upgrade works.
Please note the following closures:

Palm Jungle Loop track between Burning Palms, Werrong lookout is closed for track upgrades and storm impact remediation until December 2024.
The Garie to Little Garie section of The Coast track is closed due to hazardous rockfalls and erosion.
North Era campground is closed until further notice.
Garie Road, Garie Beach and the Garie precinct is closed until further notice due to damage and subsidence of the road surface. Walkers approaching from the north (e.g. from Wattamolla or Bundeena) should exit the track via Curra Moors track.

Bushwalker access is available for the following sections of The Coast track:

South bound access – Bundeena to Curra Moors track via Wattamolla and return only. No access to Garie Beach.
North bound access – is via Garawarra Farm Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track to North Era and return, during track upgrades.
Figure 8 Pools access – Access via Garawarra Farm only to Garawarra Ridge trail and Burgh Ridge track.

For further information please contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Other planned events: 1080 pest management
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an aerial baiting program using dried meat baits containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes. The program will occur from Tuesday 17 September to Saturday 21 September 2024 in Royal National Park.
All baiting locations are identifiable by signs. Please don’t touch baits.
Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Fox baiting in this reserve is aimed at improving the eco-health of the reserve by reducing predation of ground dwelling mammals and small birds, and specifically targeting fox control along the Hacking River to assist the successful re-introduction of platypus into Royal National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Audley office on 02 9542 0632 (business hours) or the NPWS after hours call centre on 1300 056 294.

Closed areas: Toilets closed due to damage
The toilets at Reids Flat picnic area are currently closed due to damage from a fallen tree. The closest alternative facilities can be found at Bus Stop Flat picnic area.
For more information, call Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Closed areas: Areas closed for deer control program
Some areas in Royal National Park are closed to the public between sunset and sunrise from Wednesday 30 May to Friday 29 December 2024 to enable a deer control operation to be carried out.
The affected areas include:

All picnic areas in the Audley precinct
Asset protection zones adjacent to Maianbar, Bundeena and East Heathcote.
Wattamolla and Garie picnic areas
North Era campground and coastal areas between Garie Beach and Figure 8 Pools
Garrawarra Farm
Lady Carrington Drive
Bonnie Vale campground and picnic area.

These closures will be signposted at entry points to the closed areas. If you have approved bookings to camp you can still access campsites during these times.
Ground shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Closed areas: Werrong Beach track
Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park is closed until further notice due to landslides. Signs will be in place around the closed area.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.

Closed areas: North Era campground closed
North Era campground is closed until further notice due to operational activities. For more information please contact the local area office on 02 9542 0648.

Safety alerts: Curra Moors track in poor condition
Sections of Curra Moors loop track are in poor condition due to erosion. Please use caution and be aware of unstable edges.
Planning for repairs is in progress. For more information, contact the Royal National Park Visitor Centre on 02 9542 0648.

Closed areas: Garie Road closed due to damage
Garie Road is closed until further notice due to damage to the road surface.
This road may remain closed for some time to allow for extensive repairs. A reopening date is not currently known.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please check Live Traffic NSW for updates before driving to Garie Beach.

Here are all the campsites in this park.

Bonnie Vale camping ground

Near Sydney
Royal National Park

North Era camping ground

Near Sydney
Royal National Park

Uloola Falls camping ground

A maximum of 18 people can camp here. There is usually water available from the creek but it should be treated first before drinking. The campsite is well used, located in a small clearing near Uloola Falls. There is an opportunity to get wet in the creek and falls (swimming is limited to small water holes).

Near Sydney
Royal National Park