Mowarry Campground – Hike-in Camping Light to Light Walk NSW – Beowa National Park
Discover one of the most secluded and beautiful coastal campsites in New South Wales at Mowarry Campground, a dedicated hike-in site within the stunning Beowa National Park. Perfectly positioned at the idyllic Mowarry Beach, this campground is a key stop along the renowned 30km Light to Light Walk, offering a pristine and isolated experience for self-sufficient hikers.
It is crucial to understand that **Mowarry Campground is not accessible by car**. Access is exclusively for walkers on the Light to Light Walk (located roughly midway) or for paddlers arriving by kayak or small boat from the sea. This is not a site for caravans, camper trailers, or casual car camping. This isolation is its greatest appeal, ensuring a peaceful atmosphere and an unspoiled natural environment.
The campground itself is basic, designed to blend into the coastal bushland just behind the beach. It features six clearly marked, unpowered tent sites, communal picnic tables, and non-flush pit toilets. As a remote national park site, visitors must be entirely self-sufficient. There is **no potable (drinking) water** available; you must carry in all your water or be prepared to treat water from nearby creeks. Furthermore, there are **no rubbish bins**, meaning all waste must be packed up and hiked back out with you under a strict “leave no trace” policy.
Bookings are essential and must be made online via the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) website. Due to the limited number of sites (6 total), booking well in advance is vital, especially during peak hiking seasons (spring and autumn).
Activities at Mowarry are centred on the landscape. Enjoy a refreshing (though often cold) swim, explore the rock pools on the beach, or cast a line for some excellent beach and rock fishing (NSW recreational fishing licence required). During the whale migration season (May-July and Sep-Nov), the headlands offer a spectacular, uninterrupted vantage point. Due to its status as a protected area within a national park, **no pets, open fires (solid fuel), or generators are permitted** at any time. Only portable fuel stoves are allowed for cooking.
Site Details
Name: Mowarry campground
Address: Light to Light Walk, Green Cape NSW 2551 (within Beowa National Park)
GPS Coordinates: -37.14045, 149.99059
Website: **Bookings essential via NSW NPWS:** https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/mowarry-campground
Site Features
- Location: Beowa National Park, on Mowarry Beach. Key stop on the 30km Light to Light Walk.
- Site Suitable For: **Hike-in campers (tents/swags only).** Also accessible to self-sufficient sea kayakers.
- Road Access: **None.** Access is via walking track (Light to Light Walk) or sea. No public vehicle access.
- Site Surface: Dirt/grass, marked tent pads.
- Camping Permitted: **Yes,** unpowered tent sites. **Bookings are essential.**
- Maximum Overnight Stays: Check NSW NPWS booking site (typically 14 nights).
- Picnic Tables: **Yes,** communal tables are provided.
- Potable Water: **No.** You must bring all your own water or have reliable water filtration/treatment.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: **None to very poor.** A Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) or satellite phone is highly recommended.
- TV Reception: No.
- Onsite Public Toilets: **Yes,** non-flush (pit/composting) toilets are available.
- Ullage (Dump Point): **No.**
- Drive Through: No.
- Rubbish Bins: **No.** This is a “pack it in, pack it out” site. All rubbish must be removed.
- Open Fires: **Prohibited.** Solid fuel fires (wood, charcoal) are not allowed. Use portable fuel stoves only.
- Generator Use: **Prohibited.**
- Number of Sites Available: 6 unpowered tent sites.
- Essentials to Bring: Booking confirmation, tent, sleeping gear, portable fuel stove, all food, water (or filtration), rubbish bags, PLB/Sat phone, first-aid kit, wet weather gear.
- Pet Friendly: **No.** Pets are not permitted in Beowa National Park.
- Fishing: **Yes,** excellent beach and rock fishing (NSW fishing licence required).
- Short Walks: **Yes,** you are on the 30km Light to Light Walk. You can hike sections to Saltwater Creek or Boyd’s Tower.
Local Amenities
Note: Mowarry is a remote hike-in camp. All amenities are located in **Eden** (approx. 30-40 km drive to the *trailhead*, e.g., Boyd’s Tower, plus the hike).
- Local Pubs: (Nearest town: Eden)
- Great Southern Hotel (Eden) (approx. 30-35 km drive to trailhead + hike)
- Hotel Australasia (Eden) (approx. 30-35 km drive to trailhead + hike)
- Eden Fishermen’s Recreation Club (Eden) (approx. 30-35 km drive to trailhead + hike)
- Places to Eat: (Nearest town: Eden)
- Eden (Numerous cafes, bakeries, bistros) (approx. 30-35 km drive to trailhead + hike)
- Local Attractions:
- Light to Light Walk (on-site)
- Mowarry Beach (on-site)
- Davidson Whaling Station Historic Site (hike-in nearby)
- Boyd’s Tower (trailhead for northern section)
- Green Cape Lighthouse (southern end of the walk)
- Nearest Caravan Parks: (Nearest town: Eden)
- Discovery Parks – Eden (approx. 25-30 km drive to trailhead)
- Reflections Holiday Parks Eden (approx. 30-35 km drive to trailhead)
- Next Free Camps: (Nearest vehicle-accessible free camps)
- Scrubby Creek Forest Picnic Area (Narrabarba) (approx. 45-50 km drive to trailhead)
- Wallagaraugh River Rest Area (Timbillica) (approx. 55-60 km drive to trailhead)
- Nearest Dump Points (Sullage):
- Eden Public Dump Point (Eden Visitor Information Centre carpark) (approx. 30-35 km drive to trailhead)
- Nearest Petrol Station:
- Eden (Multiple stations) (approx. 30-35 km drive to trailhead)
- Drinking Water Resupply:
- Eden (e.g., public tap at Aslings Beach or Visitor Centre) (approx. 30-35 km drive to trailhead) – **Fill all water vessels here.**
- Nearest Public Toilets (off-site):
- Boyd’s Tower Trailhead (non-flush)
- Saltwater Creek Campground (non-flush)
- Eden (multiple public facilities) (approx. 30-35 km drive to trailhead)
Seasonal Weather Forecast
The weather on the Green Cape coast is mild but can be unpredictable and windy.
- Summer (Dec – Feb): Warm, with average maximums around 24-26°C, cooled by sea breezes. Good for swimming.
- Autumn (Mar – May): Mild, stable, and often calm. Considered the best season for hiking the Light to Light Walk.
- Winter (Jun – Aug): Cool (average max 15-17°C) and can be wet. This is the peak whale watching season.
- Spring (Sep – Nov): Mild and becoming warmer, but can be very windy. Excellent for whale watching and wildflowers.
Note: Always check the NSW NPWS website for park alerts, track conditions, and total fire bans (fuel stoves only) before you go.