Wilsons Promontory National Park Park

Address: Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia

Website: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/wilsons-promontory-national-park

Hours: Park open daily (daylight hours)

Admission: Parks fees apply for some facilities; vehicle passes or day fees expected (check Parks Victoria)

Wilsons Promontory National Park occupies the southernmost tip of mainland Australia in Victoria and is noted for its coastal headlands, beaches and native wildlife. The promontory is a prominent natural landmark and a popular national park in the state.

Coastal highlights include extensive beaches with white sand, granite headlands and short to multi-day walking tracks that cross heathland and coastal forests. Wildlife such as kangaroos and seabirds is commonly seen near visitor areas, and Tidal River provides the main campground and visitor facilities. Mount viewpoints on the promontory give wide views over Bass Strait and nearby islands.

The area has been managed as a national park for conservation and public recreation for many decades, with visitor facilities concentrated at Tidal River and protected zones to preserve habitats. Management balances camping, walking access and conservation of coastal ecosystems.

Geographically the park sits at the southern tip of Victoria, projecting into Bass Strait, and is accessed by road from towns on Victoria’s Gippsland and south‑east regions, several hours’ drive from the state capital, Melbourne.

• Park hub: Tidal River campground is the primary accommodation hub inside the park and is the main entry point for many walks and services.
• Best viewpoint: Mount Oberon viewpoint provides broad views along the park’s coast and over offshore islands; the walk is short but involves a steep section near the top.

What to See#

• Tidal River: Tidal River is the main visitor centre and campground that provides park information, accommodation and access to walking tracks.
• Mount Oberon lookout: Mount Oberon summit offers a lookout with panoramic coastal views reached by a short walk from a car park on the park road.
• Squeaky Beach: Squeaky Beach and other coastal beaches feature white silica sand, bays and granite headlands popular for walking and photography.

The Prom is about 3 hours’ drive southeast of Melbourne. Regular coach services from Melbourne operate seasonally; private cars are the most common way to reach the park. Entry points and campsites are signposted from main approach roads.

• Take the boardwalk to Squeaky Beach for unusual white quartz sand and dramatic coastal views.
• Book campsites early for summer stays - the park is popular with local families.
• Visit early in the week to avoid holiday crowds and get quieter wildlife-viewing opportunities.