3 days 2 nights

  32km Grade 4 - Bushwalking experience recommended

  Camp on hardwood tent platforms at Mowarry Point and Hegartys Bay. Platform size is 5.4x3.6m

  From $115 for 2 nights camping. Pricing is per campsite which can fit 1 to 2 hiker's tents. Excludes transfers. Book a single or return transfer with Navigate Expeditions

The 32km Light to Light Walk is a one-way Grade 4 walk that can be done as a whole or in sections. It’s easy to follow and relatively flat with some gentle rises. The walk involves a series of tracks, beaches and rock platforms that are linked by following the ‘Light to Light whale’ marker.

It’s a good choice if you’re new to multi-day hikes but you should be self sufficient and have some experience bushwalking with camping gear. Walk a comfortable 2 to 5 hours each day with your backpack and take time to stop for lunch with a view. While the remote location is part of its charm, keep in mind that you won't walk past any towns or shops.

In some sections you’ll be crossing slippery rock platforms, cobbled beaches and shallow creeks.

Book up to 2 campsites online. For larger groups, make a group booking enquiry.

From $115 for 2 nights camping on a hardwood tent platform. Pricing is per campsite. You can fit 1 to 2 hiker's tents on the platform. Excludes park entry fees and transfers. Single or return transfers are available at extra cost.

Take the hassle out of getting there and book a transfer in an air-conditioned mini bus with Navigate Expeditions. They offer specific pick-up and drop-off options in Merimbula and Eden, as well as flexible options to suit your travel arrangements. Visit the Navigate Expeditions website to book or for more information.

Single transfer back to Boyds Tower at the end of the walk: Prices start from $90.

Return transfer from Merimbula or Eden: Prices start from $200. 

You walk the Light to Light in one direction (north to south). It starts at Boyds Tower, a 45min drive south of Eden. If you choose not to book transfers with Navigate Expeditions, you can organise a car shuffle with 2 cars - leave a car at Green Cape Lighthouse carpark and the other car at Boyds Tower carpark. 

To get to Boyds Tower: Travel south from Eden on the Princes Highway for 18km then turn off at Edrom Road and follow it to the turn off near the end of the road.

To get to Green Cape Lighthouse: Travel south from Eden on the Princes Highway for 18km, turn off at Edrom Road and follow it for 6km, then turn right onto the unsealed Green Cape Road and follow it for 21km. 

Park entry fees for your vehicle are not included in your booking. Use your NPWS annual pass or pay the daily park entry fee. There's a pay machine at Boyds Tower carpark but you'll need to pay cash at Green Cape Lighthouse carpark.

Please note there are security risks with leaving your car overnight in this remote location. We recommend you book transfers or organise your own drop-off and pick-up. There are unsealed roads throughout Beowa National Park but a 2WD is suitable in most weather conditions.

This is a 3 day self-guided walk and each day offers a variety of terrain and environments. Pack for exposure to the elements.

You need to carry a waterproof backpack with a capacity of 50 litres and a dry bag. Pack enough food for 3 days and 2 nights, a fuel stove, tent, all your camping equipment, wet weather gear, warm layers and safety supplies. Bring guy ropes to attach your tent to the hardwood tent platforms.

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. There are small water tanks at both campgrounds but they don't provide a reliable supply of water. On days 2 and 3 you will pass by Saltwater Creek and Bittangabee campgrounds where you can fill up on tank water with reliable supplies. You must treat all water before drinking. Always boil water for at least 5mins before drinking or use treatment tablets, a filter or UV treatment.

Rock platforms and cliffs

Watch your step on the uneven rock platforms and be aware of waves and slippery surfaces.

Before you leave home, check a tide chart to ensure you're only crossing rock platforms at low tide. You may need to avoid days of high swells or rough seas. If you are walking during periods of rough seas, we recommend you use the old track from Bittangabee campground to Green Cape (on day 3) that follows an inland route.

Keep well away from cliff edges and always supervise children. 

Beaches

While the bays at Mowarry Beach and Bittangabee Bay are somewhat protected by the headlands, none of the beaches in Beowa National Park are patrolled by lifeguards and they can have dangerous rip currents. Our beach safety tips will help you stay safe in the water, as well as on the sand and rock platforms.

Creek crossings and watercourses 

There are creek crossings including Saltwater Creek, Woodburn Creek and Bittangabee Creek. Conditions may vary according to tides, high swells and/or flooding. Assess conditions before you try to cross.

Mobile phone coverage is limited in this remote location. You may not be able to call for help if you need it. Download the Emergency Plus app before you leave home. Check our bushwalking safety tips to make sure you pack all the essentials and are wearing the right gear.

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. You can hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for free at the Merimbula office.

Download the NSW National Parks app before you leave home, and make sure you download Beowa National Park in the app. This will show you where you are on a map of the walk, even when you have no mobile reception. Consider taking a portable charger for your phone. You can also print and take a PDF map of the walk with you.

Winter: Winter is a lovely quiet time of year to experience everything the Light to Light Walk has to offer and you might have the place all to yourself. Nights get chilly while the days are crisp with low winds, making for ideal walking temperatures. Daylight hours are short, so you'll catch every sunrise and sunset. Pack for all 4 seasons as things can change quickly.

Spring: Whales, whales and more whales! It’s hard to keep your eye on the track when there's so much going on in the ocean. This time of year is popular for cetaceans embarking on the Light to Light swim. Ocean currents and cooler temperatures make for an ideal whale rest stop with their feeding ground located off Green Cape. This is typically the windiest time of year so pack to protect yourself from the elements. Crisp nights and warm day temperatures make for nice walking conditions.

Summer: Daytime temperatures can reach mid to high 30s. It’s important to stay hydrated, take regular breaks and cool down in the ocean or creeks. Summer is the busiest time of year in Beowa National Park, but you can still find beaches that you'll have all to yourself. Pack a broadbrimmed hat, long-sleeved collared shirt and sunscreen. The trail is diverse and offers some shade but can be very exposed to the elements.

Autumn: Autumn offers cool temperatures perfect for bushwalking. Winds are mild and ocean temperatures are warm. It's a beautiful transition from the summer heat to a more moderate climate. Depending on the summer rainfall, rainwater tanks and creeks may be empty.

See the Bureau of Meteorology website for more detailed information on the weather and tides.

This experience is not wheelchair-accessible or suitable for people with mobility needs but there are some locations along it that are. These attractions can be easily reached and have accessible parking spaces:

Boyds Tower walking track

Disaster Bay lookout

Green Cape lookout

• 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