Light to Light walk
Green Cape area in Beowa National Park
Overview
Upgrades to Light to Light Walk
Upgrades to Light to Light walking track are underway and should be completed by mid 2025. Check for current and upcoming closures here. The date has been impacted by ongoing wet weather and additional track improvements. Find out more about the investment being made to upgrade Light to Light Walk in Beowa National Park.
Discover the wild beauty of the Far South Coast on the 32km Light to Light Walk, near Eden. Camp with views of the ocean at remote coastal campgrounds and end your walk at the southernmost lighthouse in NSW.
- Where
- Green Cape area in Beowa National Park in South Coast
- Distance
- 32km one-way
- Time suggested
- 2 - 3 days
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Trip Intention Form
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It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.
- Personal Locator Beacon
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Hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at the Merimbula office.
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- What to
bring - Drinking water, food supplies, first aid kit, personal locator beacon, clothes for all weather conditions, sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent
- Please note
- This walk can be done as a whole or in sections. If you choose to walk the track in sections, consider car pooling ahead of time.
- In some sections you’ll be crossing slippery rock platforms, cobbled beaches and shallow creeks.
- Water availability along the track is limited, so make sure you take water with you for drinking and cooking. Bring containers to carry at least 5L of water.
- While the track offers easy walking along a well-marked route, it does cover some remote country so it’s a good idea to bring a topographic map and compass, or a GPS
Light to Light walk hugs the coastline between historic Boyds Tower and Green Cape Lightstation. It’s one of the best walks on the far south coast of NSW.The views are stunning and ever-changing – from heathland to forest, tea tree groves to banksia woodlands, and sheltered coves to towering red-rock platforms. Plus, with so many seafront vantage points, you can spot seals, seabirds and whales.
Enjoy a small section of the walk – most sections of this walk are easy – or embark on a self-guided, multi-day hike, stop overnight and have a swim at the beach campgrounds.
Rest your head and have a hot shower at Telegraph Station bunkhouse near Green Cape Lighthouse – a great short stay accommodation option for Light to Light walkers.
Take a virtual tour of Light to Light walk captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Nearby
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Green Cape Lighthouse
Green Cape Lighthouse, around 45min south of Eden, is the southernmost lighthouse in NSW. Towering above Green Cape Lightstation Keepers’ Cottages, soak up the maritime heritage and spot migrating whales.
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Boyds Tower
Boyds Tower is the starting point of the Light to Light Walk. Near Eden, this accessible landmark tells the story of Benjamin Boyd who built the tower in 1847. Visit for some of the best whale watching on the NSW south coast.
How to prepare for a multi-day hike
Preparation is key for a safe and enjoyable multi-day walk. If you’re new to overnight hiking, here’s a list of what to consider when planning your epic adventure.
Tell someone about your trip
Fill in a trip intention form to tell your family or friends where you're going, when you expect to return and who is with you. They can contact NSW Police if you don't return on time.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Merimbula office
- Monday to Friday and some weekends during peak holiday periods, 10am to 3pm.
- 02 6495 5000
- npws.sapphirecoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 47 Merimbula Drive, cnr Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula NSW 2548
Park info
- in the Green Cape area of Beowa National Park in the South Coast region
The Green Cape area of Beowa National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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$8 per vehicle per day in the Green Cape area of the park (south of Eden).
Buy annual pass