Tidal river12/25/2023 At these times a shuttle bus operates between Tidal River (Norman Beach car park) and Telegraph Saddle, running via the Overnight Hikers car park. Telegraph Saddle car park is closed during summer and Easter holidays, Melbourne Cup and Labour Day (March) long weekends and all weekends from November to Easter. Starting at Telegraph Saddle, follow the summit track gradually uphill to a 360 degree postcard Prom view from the top of Mt Oberon. Mt Oberon Summit walk (3.4 km one way, moderate to hard) Starting at the Lilly Pilly Gully car park, this walk provides a glimpse of the Prom's interior, traversing heath land, eucalypt forest and a boardwalk through stands of warm temperate rainforest. Lilly Pilly Gully nature walk (2.6 km one way, easy) For those with more energy, a walking track at the southern end of the beach ascends the headland of Pillar Point and follows Tidal River back to the main campground. Take your shoes off and listen to the quartz sand squeak as you stroll beside rolling surf and wind-swept vegetation. Squeaky Beach (300 metres one way from Squeaky Beach car park, easy)Ī short trail leads from the car park to this popular beach walking location. Some of the more popular short walks at the Prom are: Check out the Walking at Wilsons Prom Park Note which is attached below. From short walks to day walks, pristine beaches to temperate rainforest, towering sand dunes to lookouts offering spectacular panoramic views, Wilsons Promontory has it all. The Prom offers wonderful walking opportunities for visitors of all ages and fitness levels. For bookings and enquiries phone: 13 1963 or (03) 5680 9555.Īn all-terrain Trail-Rider wheelchair and beach access wheelchairs are available to use free of charge allowing mobility impaired visitors access to many of the Prom's beaches and walking tracks. Advance booking of roofed accommodation is essential at all times. Looking for a few more home luxuries, or enough beds for a large group? Choose from one of the Proms Wilderness Retreats, self-contained cabins, group lodges or huts. Toilets, hot showers, dishwashing stations and laundry facilities are provided. Twenty of these sites are powered and pre-booking is recommended. There are 484 campsites available at Tidal River, all beautifully situated near the beach. Tidal River offers a wide range of camping and accommodation options. Fuel is available from the townships of Yanakie, Fish Creek and Foster (approximately 30-45 minutes drive). Hot and cold food is available from the cafe. Tidal River General Store stocks basic supermarket items as well as a range of souvenirs and camping gear. Call in to the Visitor Centre at Tidal River during open hours (8.30am - 4.00pm during AEST, 8.30am - 4.30pm during AEDST) or alternatively phone (03) 5680 9555. Please exit the park before sunset.Ĭampground facilities include amenity blocks, a playground, picnic areas, free gas barbecues and fresh drinking water. Walking, camping, swimming, snorkelling, surfing, scuba diving, photography, bird watching, nature study, overnight hikes and simply relaxing are among the many things to do in this beautiful park.ĭay visitor entry to the park is free with the main visitor facilities located at Tidal River. A remote historic lighthouse illuminates seas at the southern tip of the Prom. Wilsons Promontory National Park protects 50,460 hectares including pristine beaches, cool shaded rainforests, cloud soaked mountain peaks and rugged offshore islands. From sun-drenched summer beaches to secluded winter walks amongst rainforest, the Prom is a park for all people in all seasons. Wilsons Promontory is the southernmost tip of the Australian mainland. ⇒ Outside Melbourne ⇒ West & South Gippsland Tidal River - Wilsons Promontory National Park
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