Experience the rugged beauty of the Sapphire Coast on our Guided Light to Light Walk.
Join us for a premier, small-group guided walking tour through breathtaking Beowa National Park. This 4-day itinerary blends spectacular coastal walking with comfortable accommodation, gourmet cuisine, and expert local guides.
Reconnect with Nature
Enjoy ample opportunities for photography, slow conversation, and a deep connection with the country we walk through. Marvel at the rich forests of Stringybark, Eucalyptus, and Giant Honey Myrtle. Watch dolphins cruising the waves and circling White-Bellied Sea Eagles. Soak in the stunning views of the Tasman Sea.
Beyond the Path: Culture, Ecology, and Heritage
Our expert guides have an in-depth understanding of the region’s unique ecology, history and culture. Stories come to life as they lead your journey from the trail to the dinner table each day. Visit the historical Davidson Whaling Station, and gain insight to the significance of local indigenous connections with the land. Our 143 year old Green Cape Lighthouse has just been recommissioned and is now glowing again and fully operational. Join National Park rangers for a private guided tour of this historical icon.
Effortless Exploration to Total Relaxation
Leave the logistics and heavy lifting to us! Enjoy seamless transfers each day via private vehicle, park fees, and all activities included in your package. Carry only a light day pack with essentials, no need to be weighed down by heavy overnight gear. Attention to detail is our pleasure as we create an unforgettable, enriching experience for our guests. In the evenings trade your hiking boots for a glass of local Sapphire Coast wine while overlooking beautiful Twofold Bay. Dine with your new friends on delicious chef prepared meals served in style.
The Ultimate Coastal Vantage Point
Cap off your journey with exclusive access to New South Wales’ southernmost lighthouse. Join a National Parks Ranger for a private, guided tour of this historic icon. Scale the spiral stairs for the ultimate photographic opportunity—sweeping 360-degree views of the rugged Sapphire Coast.
The Local Advantage
At Navigate Expeditions, we don’t just walk these trails; we live here. Our team is made up of passionate naturalists, historians, and storytellers who call the Sapphire Coast home. Join us for a tour that is authentic, reliable, and like no other.
This walk suits adventurous travellers who love the bush but appreciate a soft bed and hearty meals at the end of the day.
Moderate Fitness Required: This tour demands a moderate level of fitness. Participants must be capable of carrying a daypack with a packed lunch and personal gear. Over three days, guests will cover a total distance of 30 km of Grade 4 walking tracks, with the longest single-day walk being 13 km. The terrain varies, including stairs, uneven ground, soft sand, and occasionally steep ascents and descents, as well as rocky outcrops. Although the kayaking segment is rated as easy and does not require previous experience, participants should be in good physical health to enjoy the kayaking comfortably. Please reach out if you have any questions regarding the physical requirements for this tour.
$1,995 AUD per person, based on two adults twin or double sharing.
A 10% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your spot. The remaining balance is due 4 weeks before departure. You will receive an invoice for the final payment closer to the date.
Minimum of 6 guests and maximum of 10 guests
Essential Information
Welcome! This is your day to arrive and settle into your accommodation for the next 3 nights – historic Seahorse Inn Twofold Bay. Take the scenic drive yourself all the way to Seahorse Inn, or book a free transfer with us from Merimbula Airport or your accommodation in Merimbula, Pambula or Eden. Guests are welcome to arrive from lunchtime onwards, with keys available to rooms from 3pm.
We encourage you to make the most of your afternoon exploring the grounds, unwinding after travel, and settling into holiday mode. Take a stroll along the white sands of Twofold Beach, explore rockpools and get a feel for the raw beauty of this region. If the bay is calm, take one of our kayaks out and explore the sapphire waters. Or just relax with a drink in the Allan Whiter Family Saloon Bar.
Your guide will be on hand to point you in the right direction, and answer any questions about the area and upcoming hike. This is your chance to get to know them, your group, and the country you will be journeying through over the next 4 days.
At 6pm we will enjoy a fine Australian Cuisine together at the Seahorse Inn Brasserie, specialising in fresh local seafood matched with fine Australian wines. After dinner your guide will share details of the trail, what to expect, and answer any last minute questions you may have. Then it’s off to bed for a comfortable night’s sleep ready for our first day of walking in the morning.
At 8:00AM, after a delicious hot breakfast and fresh coffee or tea, it’s time to put on those boots and board our van for transfer to the start of the Light to Light Walk – Boyd’s Tower. Built in the 1840s, Boyd had sandstone blocks quarried in Sydney and shipped 500km down the coast to build his ‘lighthouse’. When you touch the walls, you’re feeling stone that was hand-carved nearly 200 years ago and transported through treacherous seas to mark the entrance to “Boydtown”.
Now we begin the 13 km journey along the coastline to Saltwater Creek. This trail is a naturalist’s delight, and winds through spectacular melaleuca forest. Explore the rocky boulders at stunning Red Sands Bay. Keep your ears open for the calls of yellow-tailed black cockatoos, you may see them feasting in the tree tops. Mowarry Beach is a highlight, and an opportunity to cool off the sparkling waters of this pristine bay. Throughout the journey your guide will teach you about the wonderful wildlife and botanical diversity that is found here.
Reaching Saltwater Creek in the early afternoon, you may see families of kangaroos grazing in the campsite, before a short drive back to our villas at the Seahorse Inn for hot showers and putting those feet up!
This evening you are in for a treat, as a beautifully presented outdoor fine dining experience awaits! Under moonlight and stars, you are served another hearty delicious meal made with fresh local ingredients. A beautiful opportunity to connect and reflect on a wonderful day together, before a deep and restful night’s sleep.
Our third day begins with an optional 6:30AM sunrise photo opportunity, as your guide leads you to the perfect vantage point over the ocean. Or for those of you wanting more adventure – join a short sunrise paddle in kayaks on the bay. Sleep-ins and taking it easy are also encouraged and welcome! Again another delicious cooked breakfast and the smell of hot coffee and tea are served fresh for you.
At 8:00AM we embark upon a short drive to the historic Davidson Whaling Station, on beautiful Kiah Inlet – a hotspot for birdwatchers. For nearly a century, a pod of Killer Whales (Orcas), led by the famous “Old Tom,” would “herd” baleen whales into Twofold Bay. Your guide will share this history with you, including the remarkable recovery that our whales are thankfully enjoying now.
Now returning to Saltwater Creek, we resume the next leg of our walking trail, 10km through to Bittangabee Bay. This section of coastline offers yet another diverse range of ecosystems, with coastal forest, heathlands and rock platforms to explore. Looking to the ocean you may see our friends, the white bellied sea eagles, circling on the up draughts, and diving for Australian Salmon in the waves.
Swimming opportunities are offered at beautiful Hegarty’s Bay, and yet another gourmet picnic lunch. Today’s walk finishes at Bittangabee Bay, where we’ll explore the remnants of Imlay House and Bittangabee Storehouse ruins, before returning once more to the Seahorse Inn. Dinner is served again at Brasserie, as we share photos and relax in the company of good friends.
Smiles of your fellow hikers greet you as we sit down for our last breakfast together, before packing our overnight bags and securely stowing them at the Seahorse Inn reception and setting off in our van at 8:00AM.
We begin our final day of walking along the 8 km stretch from Bittangabee Bay to Green Cape Peninsula. This historic path, tread by the original lighthouse keepers, is rich in history and natural beauty. Sprawling heathlands are home to colourful honeyeaters and busily hopping wrens. Native flowers peek upwards to the sun, petrels and gannets swirl and call over the deep blue waters, and did we mention the whales? The rocky cape is a whale watching paradise, with humpbacks breaching and orcas diving and playing along the coastline during their annual migration. Having been immersed in nature for 4 days now, our minds become quiet, and our senses alive to the beautiful world around us.
But wait there’s more! In an epic finale to our coastal walking adventure, we join National Park rangers for an exclusive inside access tour of spectacular Green Cape Lighthouse. Scaling the spiral staircase, we have the rare opportunity of a birds-eye view of the entire coastline we have just walked along. Turning 360 degrees, you will be awe-inspired by the beauty of our amazing slice of paradise here on the Sapphire Coast. Guaranteed to impress!
In the early afternoon we leave Beowa National Park and travel back to the Seahorse Inn to retrieve luggage, return to vehicles, and say goodbye for now to our new hiking friends. Or continue north with us to your accommodation in Merimbula, Pambula or Eden. Here we deliver you tired but happy late afternoon, with a renewed connection to nature and yourself. We are so grateful and excited to have shared this wonderful journey with you, and hope that you will return to do it all again with us one day.
