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Following heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds across the Mid-North Coast and Hunter region most national parks, campgrounds, and day use areas will remain closed for safety.

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Light to Light walk

Green Cape area in Beowa National Park

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Visitor info

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

Track grading

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

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    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.

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    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.

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