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Light to Light walk

Green Cape area in Beowa National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Light to Light walk.

Track grading

Grade 4

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Features of this track

Distance

32km one-way

Time

2 - 3 days

Quality of markings

Sign posted

Experience required

Experienced bushwalkers

Gradient

Short steep hills

Steps

Many steps

Quality of path

Rough track, many obstacles

Getting there and parking

Boyds Tower is in the southern section of Beowa National Park. To get there:

Travel south from Eden on the Princes Highway for 18km.
Turn off at Edrom Road and follow it to the turn off near the end of the road.

Green Cape Lighthouse is also in the southern section of Beowa National Park. To get there:

Travel south from Eden on The Princes Highway for 18km.
Turn off at Edrom Road and follow it for 6km.
Turn right onto unsealed Green Cape Road and follow it for 21km.

Take the hassle out of getting there and book a transfer 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.

Road quality

Check the conditions before setting out as some of the roads within the park can become boggy when it rains.

Vehicle access

Most roads suitable for 2WD vehicles

Parking

Parking is available at a number of points along the track, including Boyds Tower, Green Cape Lighthouse, Saltwater Creek campground and Bittangabee campground.

Please note there are security risks with leaving your car overnight in this remote location. We recommend you book transfers with Navigate Expeditions or organise your own drop-off and pick-up.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Beowa National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Camp at Bittangabee Beach campground and see lyrebirds performing their characteristic dance and tail display.

Spring

Visit Green Cape Lighthouse or Boyds Tower to spot whales migrating south to their Antarctic feeding grounds - you might even see females with young calves.

Summer

Plan a camping trip to Saltwater Creek - to enjoy the lagoons and beautiful surf beach.

Winter

Take the Light to Light walk when it's nice and cool and the banksias are in bloom.

Facilities

Saltwater Creek campground and Bittangabee campground are located along this walk. Both are equipped with picnic tables, barbecues, toilets and rainwater tanks.

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.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

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.

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled and can have strong rip currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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.
$8 per vehicle per day in the Green Cape area of the park (south of Eden).
Buy annual pass