Erica is a charming town nestled in Victoria, Australia, situated along Rawson Road within the picturesque Shire of Baw Baw.

In the early 1900s, the area was commonly referred to as Upper Moondarra. However, the genesis of the township of Erica commenced with the construction of the railway line from Moe to Walhalla, which traversed through this region. When the railway station opened its doors in 1910, it was initially named Harris. Yet, by 1914, the station had adopted the name Erica, derived from a nearby mountain. This change rippled through the community, prompting the Post Office to rebrand from Upper Moondarra to Erica in 1914 as well.

Erica flourished primarily through forestry and agriculture, thriving as the largest town along the Moe-Walhalla railway following Walhalla's decline in the 1920s. However, the railway's glory days were short-lived, as the section past Erica ceased operation in 1944, with the entire line from Moe to Erica closing in 1954. Despite this setback, Erica remained resilient, serving as a hub for agricultural and timber industries, while also catering to tourists flocking to local attractions such as the Thomson Dam, the Walhalla Goldfields Railway, Mount Baw Baw, and Mount St Gwinear.

The town's rich history is meticulously preserved by the Erica and District Historical Society, housed within the historic confines of the old Rawson Police Station.

As of the 2011 census, Erica and its surrounding environs boasted a population of 324, continuing to thrive amidst the tranquility of its natural surroundings. Additionally, a stone's throw away lies the newer town of Rawson, adding to the tapestry of this vibrant region.