Light to Light Walk

The Light to Light Walk is a spectacular 32 km coastal walk in Beowa National Park on the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales.

The upgraded Light to Light Walk supports visitors in undertaking an immersive multi-day experience with a range of overnight options in one of the most impressive settings in Australia.

What the project involves

The upgraded Light to Light Walk allows a range of visitors to undertake a multi-day walk that highlights the many special characteristics of the Far South Coast, including remoteness, coastal connection, and cultural heritage.

The walk can be undertaken as self-guided or guided by licensed commercial tour operators offering various levels of service to individuals or groups. All campgrounds along the walk are owned and managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

The Light to Light Walk promotes the region's important environmental, cultural and heritage aspects, and provides physical and mental health benefits through increased access to the natural environment.

Funding and timeframe

This $7.9 million project is funded through Restart NSW's Regional Growth – Environment and Tourism Fund and the National Parks and Wildlife Service's Improving Access to National Parks Program.

The project includes upgrading and realigning sections of the previous track, repairing tracks damaged by bushfire and storms, constructing new sections of walking track, and closing and rehabilitating sections of track no longer required. Two new hike-in campgrounds were also constructed at Mowarry Point and Hegartys Bay.

Why we are doing this and who benefits

There has been an increase in visitation to national parks on the south coast by 29% over the last 10 years and this walk supports the growing interest in nature-based experiences and multi-day walks in national parks.

Upgrading the Light to Light Walk and providing additional campsites makes it easier for walkers to participate in a multi-day walk. New and upgraded facilities along the walk also make the experience more enjoyable.

The upgrade will help boost the local and regional economy by drawing new visitors to the region and providing opportunities for the tourism industry, including tour operators, transport, off-park accommodation, and hospitality services. The walk will be a key attraction for the region's tourism industry.

For all visitor information for this walk, visit the National Parks and Wildlife Service Light to Light Walk webpage.

Protecting park values

Our national parks are managed to protect their unique values and provide for sustainable visitor use and enjoyment. This includes providing visitor experiences, new and upgraded facilities and a range of overnight options where appropriate. 

Environmental and cultural heritage assessments that were conducted before the 2019–20 bushfires were repeated after the fires to provide the most up-to-date information. This supports the need to ensure that public visitation and enjoyment is compatible with the protection of natural and cultural values.

Reflecting a sense of place

The upgrades offer a wider range of visitors an opportunity to experience a diverse range of landscapes while connecting with the dramatic coastline as they make their way from Boyds Tower in the north to Green Cape Lighthouse in the south. The walk provides new opportunities for learning about the park's cultural history and biodiversity, including the ecology of local landscapes, culture and wildlife such as seals, seabirds and whales.

Engaging stakeholders

We continue to consult with key community representatives through the Light to Light Walk Stakeholder Reference Group established in 2021. We have also sought public submissions on key proposals such as amendments to the Beowa National Park and Bellbird Nature Reserve plan of management, the Light to Light Walk strategy, and the review of environmental factors.

Read more about the Stakeholder Reference Group

Those interested in learning more are invited to register their interest and to receive regular updates on the project.

Green Cape Lightstation precinct

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is planning upgrade works to improve the safety, access and amenity of the Green Cape Lightstation Precinct.

Stage 1 internal refurbishment and roof replacement of the Lightstation cottages are planned for 2025. The works are expected to commence in mid-2025 and be complete in late 2025, weather permitting.

During this time, the Lightstation cottages accommodation will be closed to visitors. Green Cape car park, lookout and surrounding walking tracks will remain open.

A Stage 2 services upgrade and landslip repair will follow the completion of the Stage 1 works. These works are required to upgrade the gas, electrical and sewerage systems and to remediate a landslip that occurred in 2022.

Stage 2 works are currently in the planning stage, with approvals to be obtained. National Parks and Wildlife Service will facilitate further consultation with key stakeholders regarding timeframes of the Stage 2 works.

Updates on park closures, fire and safety alerts

For up-to-date information on closures relating to the ongoing Green Cape Lightstation Precinct works, and all other information on Beowa National Park and other park closures and conditions:

• visit the National Parks and Wildlife Service alerts webpage
• phone us on 1300 072 757.

For the latest on road conditions related to this park, check the Live Traffic NSW website.

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