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