Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek Walking Track

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Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek walking track, Ben Boyd National Park. Photo: John Spencer
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Beowa National Park

2 current alerts · 1 upcoming · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 5:05 am

  • UpcomingClosed areas25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

    Parks closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control

    The following parks, reserves and areas will be closed from 2pm on Sunday 25th October until 10am on Saturday 31st October 2026 for a pest management program:

    • Beowa National Park (Green Cape area), including Light to Light walk, Bittangabee campground, Mowarry campground, and Saltwater Creek campgrounds and
    • Nadgee Nature Reserve (including Nadgee Wilderness Walk)

    This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, foxes and other pests. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

    The closed areas will be signposted at relevant access points. Please avoid these areas and do not enter closed areas during this time. Please follow any directions from NPWS staff and authorised contractors.

    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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About

For an enticing sample of Light to Light walk, consider tracing a smaller section of its 30 kilometres, from Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek walking track.

This invigorating walk undulates south past spectacular coastal forest, sandy beaches, rocky bays, sheltered inlets and ocean platforms. Leather Jacket Bay offers a scenic stretch of red rocks, coloured by iron oxide which cemented the sand particles together some 320 million years ago. And, if you’re after somewhere small and peaceful, Mowarry provides a picturesque sandy beach where you can go fishing or swimming.

There’s plenty of spots along the way to stop for picnics, swimming, fishing, or birdwatching. Flowers bloom in the woollybutt forest during spring. Whales frequent the area from late May to early December, making it a great time for whale watching.

Choose to stay overnight at the remote campsite near Mowarry Point or the popular Saltwater Creek campground. To enhance your visit further, check out the smartphone apps for iPhone or Android to access available audio tours.

The walk at a glance

Green Cape area · Beowa National Park · South Coast

A section of the 30km Light to Light walk, Boyds Tower to Saltwater Creek walk covers 13.2km through scenic coast forest, with opportunities for swimming, fishing and birdwatching.

Difficulty
Grade 4 · Hard
Distance
13.2km one-way
Time
4hrs 30min - 5hrs 30min
Entry
Park entry fees apply

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen

Plan your walk

Access, facilities and practical details.

Frequently asked questions

7 questions

Get in touch

Park office

02 6495 5000

Where you'll be

Boyds Tower Road

Edrom NSW 2551