Light to Light Guided Walking Tour

Absolutely! We can tailor a program for private groups to suit your preferences, whether that includes specific accommodation styles or additional nature-based activities along the Sapphire Coast. Please send us an enquiry to get a custom quote.

To confirm your booking, a non-refundable 10% deposit per person is required. If you are booking within 30 days of the departure date, full payment is due at the time of booking. Making a payment indicates your acceptance of our booking terms and conditions.

The remaining balance is due 30 days before departure. Please note that if final payment is not received on or before the due date, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing. The following terms apply based on when we receive your written notice:

• 30 days or more prior to departure: Your deposit is non-refundable, but your 10% deposit will be held as a credit toward a future tour.

• Fewer than 30 days prior to departure: A 100% cancellation fee applies, meaning no refund or credit is available.

Most guests have reliable mobile access (4G/5G) and Wi-Fi at the Seahorse Inn. However, along the Light to Light Walk and throughout Beowa National Park, mobile reception is patchy and unreliable. We recommend planning for little to no coverage while on trail—most guests find it a wonderful opportunity to truly disconnect and enjoy being ‘offline’!

The Sapphire Coast enjoys a temperate climate that makes outdoor adventures and coastal walking fantastic year-round! Here is what you can expect by season:

• December to March (Summer): Average high of 25°C / low of 17°C

• April to May (Autumn): Average high of 20°C / low of 12°C

• June to August (Winter): Average high of 15°C / low of 7°C

• September to November (Spring): Average high of 21°C / low of 16°C

The Sapphire Coast is located on the far south coast of New South Wales, roughly halfway between Sydney and Melbourne. You can reach the region by car or plane:

• By Car: It is about a 4-hour drive from Canberra (via Cooma), or a 7 to 8-hour drive from either Sydney or Melbourne.

• By Air: Regional Express (Rex) and Qantas operate direct flights to Merimbula Airport from both Sydney and Melbourne.

Yes, we strongly recommend that all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance prior to paying their final installment to cover any unexpected changes or medical emergencies.

We also require guests to complete a detailed medical form at the time of booking, including any mobility issues or pre-existing conditions. This information is kept strictly confidential and on hand so we can immediately provide vital details to emergency responders or medical teams in the unlikely event of an emergency on trail.

Yes! While your days will be packed with walking and exploring, washing and drying facilities are available at the Seahorse Inn for guest use.

We operate a strict no-smoking policy (including e-cigarettes and vaping) for all guests and staff across all vehicles, accommodation, and walking trails. This ensures the health, safety, comfort, and enjoyment of everyone on tour, as well as compliance with National Park regulations.

We ask that all guests bring refillable water bottles or a hydration bladder with a minimum capacity of 2 litres in their daypack for every walk.

While we classify this walk as active, there are definitely some challenging sections. NSW National Parks rates the Light to Light track as Grade 4 of 5—a rating we suspect reflects the walk’s remoteness and total distance as much as the terrain.

Covering 30 km over three days, the longest single-day walk is 14 km, which in itself can be demanding. Along the way, you’ll navigate varied terrain including stairs, uneven ground, soft sand, steep ascents and descents, rocky outcrops, and bays filled with loose, large stones and small boulders.

Recommended for guests with above-average fitness and bushwalking experience. You will carry a light daypack containing your lunch and personal gear (see ‘What to Bring’ below). Please reach out if you have any questions about the physical requirements for this tour!

All meals are included, and drinking water is available at all times throughout the tour. We cater to most dietary requirements and food allergies—simply let us know your needs on your medical form when booking (we will reach out if we need further details). Please note that we do not visit any shops during the tour, so if you have specific personal snacks or favorite specialty items you can’t live without, we recommend bringing them along.

For a sunset drink after a day on the trail, the Seahorse Inn Brasserie offers a great selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for individual purchase.

Please note: We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for disruptive or unsafe drunken behavior. As outlined in our booking terms, our guides reserve the right to ask any guest to leave the tour if their behavior compromises the safety, comfort, or enjoyment of the group.

On Your Body (Daily Trail Wear)

• Hiking pants or shorts (avoid jeans/cotton)

• Breathable active shirt

• Hiking socks

• Sturdy hiking shoes, trail runners, or closed-toe walking shoes

• Sun protection: Sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen

In Your Day Pack (Approx. 25 – 35L) Your day pack should be large enough to comfortably carry:

• Water: Minimum 2L capacity (refillable bottles or hydration bladder)

• Provided Lunch: Space for your daily provided lunchbox and snacks

• Layers: Waterproof raincoat / outer shell layer and a warm mid-layer (fleece or down)

• Personal Care: Any personal medication and your small personal first aid kit

• Swimmers and a lightweight travel towel

• Sun & General Extras: Sunglasses, camera/phone, and a headlamp (useful for moving around accommodation at night)

Optional (But Highly Encouraged)

• Hiking poles

• Gaiters

• Thermal base layers

At Accommodation & Evenings

• Casual evening wear for dinners

• Pyjamas (especially if twin-sharing)

• Sandals or casual shoes for wearing to dinner at the Seahorse Inn Brasserie

• Personal toiletries

• Beanie (for shoulder or winter seasons)

No, you won’t have to share a bedroom. We place two guests per two-bedroom villa, meaning you will have your own private bedroom, though you will share a bathroom with one other walker.

If you prefer to have a villa with a private bathroom all to yourself, please let us know when booking and we can check availability. Upgrading to a private single villa incurs an additional cost

Absolutely! If you are booking together, simply let us know at the time of booking.

Each two-bedroom villa has one shared bathroom. If you are a solo traveller, you will share this bathroom with just one other walker.

We offer a limited number of single supplement upgrades for solo guests who would like a private villa with their own bathroom. Please get in touch early to check availability and single supplement pricing.

Yes, all linen, bath towels, and extra blankets are provided at the Seahorse Inn. You only need to bring your personal items and gear for the walk.

Each villa is stocked with a fresh breakfast hamper so you can wake up and eat at your own pace! Hampers include Wild Rye’s bread, Tilba Real Dairy milk and yogurt, toasted muesli, fresh fruit, farm-fresh eggs, butter, local jam, and coffee or tea. Special dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, etc.) are gladly catered for—just let us know when booking.

The tour meets at the historic Seahorse Inn on Twofold Bay. Both airport transfers (Merimbula Airport – MIM) and local accommodation pick-ups and drop-offs in Merimbula, Pambula, and Eden are available at an additional cost. If you choose to drive yourself, free parking is available on-site at the Seahorse Inn for the duration of the walk.

Check-in at the Seahorse Inn is between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Day 1, followed by our official welcome briefing at 3:00 PM. On Day 4, we wrap up our lighthouse tour and return to the Seahorse Inn by 4:30 PM for onward transfers or departures.

While this is a pack-free tour, NSW National Parks rates the track Grade 4 of 5 due to its remoteness and daily distances (up to 14 km on the longest day). You should have a good level of active fitness and be comfortable walking 4 to 6 hours a day over uneven terrain, soft sand, stairs, and loose rock platforms carrying a light daypack.

Your safety and well-being are our top priorities. Please note that our support vehicle can only access the trail to pull guests off the walk in a genuine emergency—it is not an on-demand pick-up service or alternative option mid-hike.

If you feel unwell or don’t think you can complete a full day’s walk, you are welcome to stay behind at the Seahorse Inn for a relaxing rest day and rejoin the group for dinner and the next day’s segment. Please note that there are no refunds or reimbursements provided if you choose to take a rest day and skip a walking segment.

Tea and coffee are provided directly in your room by the Seahorse Inn, and juice is supplied in your breakfast hamper. Alcoholic beverages and bar-made espresso coffee at the Seahorse Inn Brasserie are not included and can be purchased directly from the bar.

Walks operate in most weather conditions, as coastal walking in light rain can still be a fantastic experience! In the event of extreme weather or safety hazards, your expert guides will adjust the day’s itinerary to alternative local trails, cultural experiences, or sheltered highlights.

If you join us between August and November, you have a very high chance of seeing humpback whales on their southward migration, along with mothers and calves resting in the sheltered bays along the coastline.