Garie Beach

Garie Beach is a stunning patrolled beach located within the Royal National Park, on the outskirts of southern Sydney, Australia.

This attractive beach is part of the territory of the Royal National Park, one of eleven beaches of this kind in this area, and one of three patrolled beaches within the park. The Garie Surf Life Saving Club and paid lifeguards from ALS Australian Lifeguard Services patrol the beach during the weekends and weekdays respectively - all to ensure the safety of its visitors.

There are two theories on how the beach got its name. One belief is that Garie is derived from the Dharawal word meaning "sleepy". The other is that the name is a deviation of the moniker of a bushranger named Geaty, who camped on this beach. The beach also has a history in film production, as it was used for the location of the 1954 film, Long John Silver.

Visitors can access Garie Beach via Garie Road, with carpark facilities available. The beach is equipped with toilets, and a surf safety center. A kiosk and picnic area are also available, though no barbecues are provided. Note that the youth hostel that was formerly nearby was destroyed by fire in December 2010, and has not been rebuilt.

An on-going program to enhance the Garie Beach Valley for visitors to enjoy includes the redesign of the Garie Beach Surf Safety Centre. Stage 1 of the process reached completion in June 2005, with the construction of a 175-space carpark and the restoration of the creek line and beach foredune. The second phase is still ongoing and envisions the construction of the Garie Beach Surf Safety Centre, landscaped forecourt,