Wilsons Promontory National Park

Best things to do in Wilsons Promontory National Park

Wilsons Promontory National Park Unmissables

Wilsons Promontory National Park encompasses 50,000 hectares of coastal wilderness at the southernmost tip of mainland Australia. The landscape is defined by massive granite mountains like Mount Oberon, white quartz sand beaches such as Squeaky Beach, and diverse ecosystems ranging from temperate rainforests to heathlands. This protected area provides habitat for native wildlife including wombats, emus, and kangaroos, while its network of trails connects remote coves like Fairy Cove with significant landmarks like the 19th-century lighthouse.

Wilsons Promontory National Park Unmissables — Map

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Ferny Gully

Temperate rainforest section along the Lilly Pilly Gully circuit featuring dense tree ferns and moss-covered gullies.

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Mt Oberon lookout

Elevated platform providing 360-degree views of Tidal River, Norman Bay, and the offshore islands of the Glennie Group.

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Squeaky Beach

Coastal stretch famous for its white sand composed of rounded quartz grains that emit a high-pitched sound when walked upon.

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Southern most point of the Australian mainland

South Point marks the geographical extremity of the Australian mainland, accessible via a 30-kilometer return hiking trail from Telegraph Saddle.

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Mount Oberon

A 558-meter granite peak offering panoramic views across the national park and Bass Strait.

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Millers Landing

Sheltered beach on Corner Inlet featuring the world's southernmost population of white mangroves.

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Lookout

Coastal vantage point overlooking the granite headlands and turquoise waters between Squeaky Beach and Picnic Bay.

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Norman Lookout

Elevated viewing area with perspectives of Norman Bay’s crescent beach and the surrounding coastal scrub.

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View

Roadside vantage point near Darby River offering views of the undulating heathland and the Darby Saddle.

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Glennie Lookout

Coastal viewpoint oriented toward the Glennie Group, a cluster of seven granite islands in Bass Strait.

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Telegraph Saddle

High-altitude pass and trailhead providing access to the Mount Oberon summit track and the southern wilderness areas.

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Viewpoint

Small clearing on the inland walking tracks offering glimpses of the park's rugged interior peaks.

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Vereker Outlook

Viewing point reached via a 3-kilometer hike, overlooking the Darby River flats and the sandy shores of Corner Inlet.

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South Point

The official southernmost tip of the Australian mainland, characterized by rugged granite cliffs and views across the Southern Ocean.

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Viewpoint

Elevated spot near the coastline providing views of the granite boulders lining the western beaches.

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Whale Rock

Massive granite formation located on the coastal track between Tidal River and Squeaky Beach.

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Fairy Cove

Secluded white sand beach surrounded by granite boulders, accessible via the Tongue Point walking track.

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Whisky Bay

Sheltered cove featuring large granite outcrops and a small creek, accessible via a 400-meter walk from the car park.

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Oberon Beach

Remote beach situated at the base of Mount Oberon, accessible via the hiking trail from Tidal River.

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Litttle Oberon Beach

Small, sheltered bay located between Norman Bay and Oberon Bay, accessible via the coastal walking track.