Wilsons Promontory

Visitor Information


The road approaching Tidal River with the water and islands in the background

The road nearing Tidal River

Wilsons Promontory is the southernmost tip of the Australian mainland and only 80 kms from Koonwarra.  It has an area of more than 50,000 hectares of wilderness.  If you enjoy swimming, surfing, long or short walks, birdlife, emus, kangaroos, koalas, wombats, ferny gullies, stunning views, incredible flora or just relaxing in the sun, maybe in some secluded spot, then this is the place to visit.

Wide sands of Norman Bay, Tidal River with islands in the background

  Strolling the beach at Norman Bay

Tidal River with green on one side and reeds on the other and hills in the background
 Big flat Rocks in the water at Tidal River with a grassy bank
 Water rippling in to Tidal River from Norman Bay  People walking in the entrance of Tidal River from Norman Bay

Tidal River runs into Norman Bay and is a special spot for families to walk along the boardwalks or the grassy banks and to play in the shallows.

Leaving Squeaky Beach - white sand, little stream, sand dunes and mountains in the background

Deep orange and grey rocks at Squeaky Beach and a blue sky with streaky white clouds

Squeaky Beach really does
"squeak" when you walk on it

Looking down on Squeaky Beach - white sands with heavy vegetation on the surrounding hills
Looking down on Squeaky
Beach from the walking
track from Norman Bay

Whisky Bay which looks like a lake surrounded by heavy vegetation

Whisky Bay

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Great News - after the devastating rains causing floods and road and bridge washouts, our beloved "Prom" will open to the public again on 23 September 2011.

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Visitors Guide

Walking at Wilsons Promontory


Please click the following links to learn more about
Koonwarra and district and Wilsons Promontory:


http://www.visitpromcountry.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilsons_Promontory
 

For an extensive site including walking maps -
http://parkweb.vic.gov.au 

 


15 April 2008 - regeration from controlled burns

Hakea seed pod and seed ready to regerminate
Grass Tree
Hakea seed pod & Seed -
Ready to germinate
  Grass Tree

PUBLIC TRANSPORT LINKS IMPROVED SO CATCH THE BUS TO WILSON'S PROM

A new bus service will provide better a connection to Wilson's Promontory, one of Victoria's most popular holiday destinations.

Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky said today the new service to start on Friday would provide services to tourists, backpackers and local residents.

"The new bus service will operate between Foster and Tidal River, stopping at Fish Creek and Yanakie, to provide access to some of Wilson's Promontory's most popular accommodation spots," Ms Kosky said.

"Departure times have been scheduled to allow passengers to connect at Fish Creek with V/Line coach services to and from Melbourne," Mr Viney said.

"This new bus service means people can leave the car at home and enjoy a relaxing weekend without the worry of heavy traffic and increasing petrol prices."

The Thursday bus service between Foster and Leongatha would also be continued.

For timetable etc view this PDF

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