Wilson Promontory National Park is a three-hour drive from southeast Melbourne. It is best known for its rugged landscape.
It is a famous spot for Hiking tracks and Wildlife. Hence it is a crowded place in Melbourne in the summertime. Wilson Promontory National Park is also called “The Prom”.
It is a significant aboriginal cultural landscape. Wilson Promontory National Park offers a variety of accommodation options. It is a famous and popular tourist place in Australia, so it is always recommended to visit the Parks Victoria website and book your slot before arrival.
1. Tidal River at Wilson Promontory National Park
In Wilson Promontory National Park, the Tidal River is the central camping spot and visitor hub of the PArk. The tidal river also gives access to breathtaking beaches.
There are amenity blocks available at the Tidal River with hot showers, safe drinking water, and other facilities. You can walk at the Tidal River footbridge and click some photos.
You can also find a general store with stocks of essential supermarket items. There are free barbeques to cook food.
Also, well-maintained garbage and waste management are in place. You will most likely see the wildlife during your visit, and for wildlife safety, you should not feed them and keep your food packed overnight.
Please make sure you are not causing any disturbance to neighbours, and make sure you do not carry firearms and pets.
No fires are permitted in Wilson Promontory National Park throughout the year. In any emergency, you can contact the office at the park. You will easily find these numbers in visitor guides.
2. Things to do at Wilson Promontory National Park
2.1 Pillar Point Walk
Pillar Point is about a 2-hour walk, with unique views on the journey. It is a relatively easy walk. While walking, you pass by the Tidal River footbridge and will be greeted with the board Pillar Point when you reach the point.
You can see the Tidal River meeting the ocean at this point, and the views are lovely. You will find beaches here to sit and appreciate the beautiful view of the Tidal River.
When you reach the top of Pillar Point by walking an additional half an hour, you can see Skull Rock with spectacular views.
2.2 Norman Beach
The typical beach is 1.6km long and near the Tidal River campground. This beach is crowded with visitors. If you want to enjoy a quieter place, then you need to walk in the south direction. You can see Mount Oberon from this beach, which makes for an eye-pleasing view.
Norman Beach is well known for surfing, snorkelling, and swimming. Remember, you can surf only south of the 5th ramp, and the surfing experience is best at high tide. The starting point of Tidal River to Squeaky Beach is this beach.
2.3 Visit Skull Rock with a Cruise Ride at Wilson Promontory National Park
At Wilson Promontory National Park, you can take a two and 2-and-a-half-hour hour ride to visit Skull Rock. It is a granite monolith called Skull rock, shaped like a skull that clue ocean waves have formed.
This point allows you to check the southernmost point of mainland Australia.
The Cleft Island is called Skul Rock locally. Here, you can witness the first Australian seal breeding colony. It has more than 5000 seals living here.
Skull Rock is a big-sized rock that has taken its shape just like a skull when you look at it. You can spot dolphins while riding the cruise.
2.4 Light House at Wilson Promontory National Park
Another spot at Wilson Promontory National Park is the lighthouse, built from local granite in 1859. At that time, the families who stayed here were disconnected from the outside world. Captain Thomas Musgrave was a keeper from 1869 to 1878.
To Visit this place, you need to pass through Bass Strait, and from its top point, it gives a 360-degree view of Bass Strait. Now you can book a cottage here before visiting, and it has all the basic accommodation facilities, from ovens to cooking utensils.
2.5 Roaring Meg Campsite
Roaring Meg is an almost 6 km hiking route at Wilson Promontory National Park. This walking route is not very easy. Shouting Meg is a challenging point to cover, and you must walk for 2 hours. It can be treated as a quiet place apart from hiking.
2.6 Telegraph Saddle
This point starts from Telegraph Saddle Carpark, and it is a fairly long route. It is around 17 kilometres, which takes more than 5 hours each way. With prior booking, camping is allowed at Oberon Bay.
Make a note that the water supply at this site is not confirmed. Hence it is recommended to carry sufficient water along with you.
2.7 Squeaky Beach
Located at the western coastline of Wilson Promontory National Park, Squeaky Beach is unspoiled and a quiet place for visitors.
It is an ideal place for all ages. Children can play with the dry sand here at Squeaky Beach. The access to this beach starts from the Squeaky Beach car park. It is a picture-perfect location.
You also have the option of swimming in the turquoise water. You can also go surfing as it is a popular surfing destination. Having a walk on the white sands of Squeaky Beach is a great experience in itself.
2.8 Whisky Bay and Picnic Bay
The unpatrolled Whisky Bay is a 400-meter-long walk. It starts from the car park, and you can walk to the adjacent Picnic Bay.
The nearby Picnic Bay is a good place for swimming. The Picnic Bay is a 4-kilometre walk from Tidal River and takes around an hour but is worth visiting.
2.9 Lilly Pilly Gully Nature Walk at Wilson Promontory National Park
This five 5-kilometre walk through Wilson Promontory, National Park forests, is an excellent opportunity to connect with nature. It has a grovelled track, and it is suitable for all people.
It is fun for children as they can see the variety of nature. You can also go for bird spotting here.
It takes less than 2 hours to complete and is equipped with toilets.
3. Mount Oberon at Wilson Promontory National Park
Climbing the 558-meter-high Mount Oberon can be challenging, but the panoramic view it offers when you reach the top is breathtaking.
The walking path starts from Telegraph Saddle Carpark and goes through Whisky Bay, Norman Bay, and Picnic Bay.
Make sure to have your hiking attire on. It will make walking the steep incline easy. Having a good pair of shoes is a must while on this trip. You can carry sufficient water and snacks so that when you reach the point at the top, you can relax and witness nature at its best.
It is best for spotting sunsets as well. It is a 2-hour hike, and you must carry a torch while climbing. If the weather is not supportive, you might not get the fantastic views at the top, but you can spot wombats, emus, and kangaroos along the way.
If you want to witness the epic sunrise, you must start hiking early in the morning. Once you reach the top, the light makes everything come to life. Mount Oberon gives a 360-degree view of the Prom.
4. Other Offerings of Wilson Promontory National Park
Wilson Promontory National Park also allows you to enjoy the night sky with its designated Dark Sky Park. You can spot stars and enjoy the other details in the clear sky. Spotting stars can be a very satisfying experience.
Fishing is allowed at the Prom. Check the visitor’s guide before fishing, as fishing can be restricted in some places. You are not allowed to take pets at many places here.
4.1 Importance of Wilson Promontory National Park
There are a few unspoiled places in them, and when you visit such spots, you can feel very relaxed in the wilderness of this place.
The Lighthouse in Prom shows the rich history of this place. It also indicates aboriginal life and the significance of this place for people. The prom is very strict about protecting the park’s wildlife and species.
5. Conclusion
You should always plan your visit to Wilson Promontory National Park. Make sure you check the website for details of conditions and also check weather conditions before arriving here.
The wildlife at the Prom makes the Prom a Biodiverse location. The beaches and the breathtaking landscapes leave a calming effect on you. Visit the Prom will leave a calming experience on your body, just like any therapy.
Last Updated on February 29, 2024 by laibaarif
