Promhills cabins wilsons promontory victoria, yanakie. Generators and campfires are not permitted so please take a gas or fuel stove. Choose from fully serviced sites with luxury tents to remote locations with nothing but bush. Brave the elements at the best places to go camping in victoria. You probably think that sounds massive and therefore easy to book. Parks victoria accommodation and camping in victoria s national parks.
Other roofed accommodation is available just outside the park, please contact the prom country visitor information centre on 1800 630 704. Outside of the wilsons promontory national park boundaries but still relatively close by, there are a number of campsites and caravan parks from which you could drive to tidal river in under an hour. Book your spot at tidal river, the main location for camping in wilsons promontory national park. From finding the universe wilsons prom, victoria, australia next weekend, here we come. Refunds will be issued in accordance with parks victoria s existing policy.
Wilsons prom doesnt get as much press as some australian national parks. Wilsons promontory national park is part of an aboriginal cultural landscape. This 50,000 hectare reserve is threaded with a labyrinth of walking tracks that showcase all manner of. A ballot system is in place for those who want to obtain a campsite during the busiest five weeks of the yea from christmas until late january. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Wilsons promontory national park coastal camping victoria. Wilsons prom full day cruise wildlife coast cruises. Wilsons promontory, nature and wildlife, gippsland, victoria. Today, wilsons promontory national park spans over an area of about 50,000. Wilsons promontory national park 2020 all you need to. There are many accommodation options within tidal river, from awardwinning. Wilsons promontory the war years 19391945, by terry synan. The trailriders are free to hire, but must be booked through the information centre.
With over a hundred parks to camp in, theres plenty of choice drive in, relax and enjoy campgrounds that offer carbased camping where you can park your. The official parks victoria webpage for tidal river accommodations. Book accommodation online well in advance through parks victoria, especially for weekends and holidays. Camping, gippsland, victoria, australia visit melbourne. Other accommodation options nearby to the prom can be found here. Find out about the accommodation, activities, deals and more at this popular location. Geelongs waterfront is a great spot for families with a kids pool, play zone and a merrygoround, while a short drive away is victorias biggest theme park, adventure park. Wilsons promontory national park was first reserved as a national park back in 1898. Be sure to book in advance during the summer months. Book accommodation on wilsons prom via parks victoria. If youre an active traveler or backpacker visiting melbourne, it may be worth taking several days to experience one of australias most underrated bushwalks.
Explore the natural landscape of wilsons promontory on a fullday tour with convenient roundtrip transport from central melbourne. Explore some of victoria s best beaches, cool shaded rainforest gullies, cloud soaked mountain peaks, rugged offshore islands and a remote lightstation. The wilderness retreats are located at the southern most tip of the australian mainland in one of victoria s most loved parks, wilsons promontory or the prom, as it is affectionately known. Nice touch that the motel provided coffee milk and water. Through his connection with the field naturalists club of victoria, he was one of the. You can book a free allterrain wheelchair, trailrider or beach wheelchair to explore the great outdoors at wilsons promontory national park. Toora tourist park, toora wilsons promontory, vic top parks. Mar 02, 2018 as there are so many accommodation packages available at wilsons prom your best bet is to visit the parks victoria website parkweb. Wilsons prom is like a closely guarded secret for melbournians. We hitched the camper trailer, plus packed the kombi van tent, and headed off early morning towards wilsons prom, heading down the south gippsland highway and then turning off towards the prom via the sweet little towns of.
The official parks victoria webpage for wilsons promontory national park. As there are so many accommodation packages available at wilsons prom your best bet is to visit the parks victoria website parkweb. Yanakie caravan park just another south gippsland caravan. Bookings can be made through the parks victoria information centre on 19 63. As a result of directions from the chief health officer about restricted physical distancing and mass gatherings, parks victoria has closed an additional five highvisitation sites on its estate to help slow the spread of coronavirus covid19. Affectionately known as the prom, it is one of the states best loved parks and with good reason. Jan 09, 2019 these can all be booked online via parks victoria and i suggest you book well ahead, especially during busy times.
Tidal river is the main visitor hub for wilsons promontory national park. Be awed by victorias largest coastal wilderness area in wilsons promontory national park. Victoria s magnificent parks are the perfect place to stay. It is the best location to start your walk to the big drift, and has a small grassy campground set amongst native bushland. At the direction of the victorian chief health officer, parks victoria has closed camping and accommodation, including lighthouse accommodation, at wilsons promontory national park, from sunday 22 march, while limiting the number of day visitors from monday 23 march 2020, until further notice. The 15,500hectare 38,000acre marine park is situated off the southern tip of wilsons promontory and extends along the coastline from norman bay, near tidal river, in the west around the southern tip of the promontory to cape wellington. Tidal river and wilsons prom have many options and resources for people with limited mobility or autism. Book your tickets online for wilsons promontory national park, wilsons promontory national park.
Officially called wilsons promontory national park, in typical aussie fashion it is shortened to just the prom by locals. Wilsons promontory national park 2020 all you need to know. Tidal river is the main campground in the national park and there are 484 camping sites. Victoria has an abundance of camping, roofed and wilderness accommodation available in beautiful locations, with something to suit everyones needs. This rugged coastal wilderness area, with its diverse plant and animal species is one of the most popular national parks in victoria. The only settlement within wilsons promontory is tidal river which lies 30 kilometres 19 mi south of the park boundary and is the focus for tourism and recreation. A nice alternative to the oftenbusy tidal river, stockyard campground hides away among eucalypts and banksias near the wilsons promontory national park entrance.
Set three hours east of melbourne, this national park is the most southerly point in mainland australia and offers pristine wilderness. Add to that loads of parks, gardens and playgrounds. The wilsons promontory marine national park is a protected marine national park located in the south gippsland region of victoria, australia. Travel with children in wilsons promontory national park. If you want to book now go to the online booking page here. Everything was clean, the whole place very quiet, and they had basic amenities kettle, cutleryplates, fridge. Hikers can book to stay in the historic residences of former lighthouse keepers. Camping at wilsons prom everything you need to know. Tidal river campground wilsons promontory australia. Sleeping in wilsons promontory national park lonely planet. For wilsons prom accommodation we have a self contained cottage right at the entrance to the park called top of the prom.
Parks victorias wilderness retreats at wilsons promontory national park expose you to more natural beauty than you could ever imagine. Select the quantity of hikers from the drop down box the quantity dropdown indicates the number spaces available at each site. Wilsons prom is one of our favourite national parks for camping. Wilderness retreats at wilsons promontory national park. Victorias parks have some great places to camp and there is something to suit all tastes. Special thanks to jeanette hodgson of historic places, department of sustainability and environment, victoria for obtaining the photos used in this book. This 50,000 hectare reserve is threaded with a labyrinth of walking tracks that showcase all manner of magical realms sheltering abundant wildlife. It offers so much for families with its safe swimming tidal river.
Highlights of a trip to wilsons prom, including a climb up mount oberon, the outdoor cinema, the beautiful normans beach, noisy squeaky beach and the tidal river campground ahh, sandy beach and pretty blue water. In addition to ross text, there is a history of wilsons promontory during the second world war 193945 by teacher and historian terry synan, and an account by daniel catrice, formerly historian with the victorian department of sustainability and environment, of the proms history from 1945 to 1998. A remote lighthouse illuminates seas at the southern tip of the prom. In addition to navigating, your guide ensures you visit the best locations for photo ops and sweeping views, from the mount oberon summit to squeaky beach. The best walks and hikes at wilsons promontory tourism. Wilsons prom motel was exactly as described basic accommodation for a great price with excellent access to tidal river 40 min drive. Parks victoria serves to protect our states natural and cultural heritage on behalf of all victorians. Please be advised that due to covid19 yanakie caravan park is currently closed in the interest of public health and safety.
Recently i explored more of melbourne and its surroundings and did some of the wilson promontory walks in victoria, which is my favourite place for hiking trails and nature walks on the mainland. Victoria has an abundance of camping, roofed and wilderness accommodation available in beautiful locations, with something to suit. The award winning wilderness retreats available at wilsons. Wilsons promontory national park after 1945 to 1998, by daniel catrice.
Spend the weekend or relax for a week, remember for a lifetime. With over a hundred parks to camp in, theres plenty of choice drive in, relax and enjoy campgrounds that offer carbased camping where you can park your car. The wilsons promontory national park, commonly known as wilsons prom or the prom, is a national park in the gippsland region of victoria, australia, located approximately 157 kilometres 98 mi southeast of melbourne. For further information please refer to the wilsons promontory national park code red fire danger closure fact sheet. Of tidal rivers 484 camp sites, only 20 are powered. The southern prom circuit is a threeday twonight trek that weaves through warm temperate rainforest to the pristine eastern shores of wilsons prom. A history of wilsons promontory by victorian national.
Stockyard camp campground in wilsons promontory national. Some of the best beaches in wilsons prom are only a short walk from the car park, and offer some of victorias most gorgeous white sand beaches. The wilsons promontory national park, commonly known as wilsons prom or the prom, is a national park in the gippsland region of victoria, australia, located approximately 157 kilometres 98 mi southeast of melbourne the 50,500hectare 125,000acre national park is the southernmost national park on mainland australia, known for its rainforests, beaches and. The stockyards is located near the entrance to wilsons promontory national park in southern victoria.
Wilsons prom accommodation top of the prom yanakie. Ballot applications can be made online in advance throughout the month of june. A contract is formed between wilsons promontory national park parks victoria and the person making the booking andor those they are making the booking on behalf of. Welcome to wilsons promontory national park is located at the southern most point of main land australia. Wilsons prom is only 220 km and a relaxed 3 hours drive from the cbd. Wilsons promontory national park, victoria 3960 australia. Bookings can be made through the parks victoria information centre on 19 63 or 03 8427 2122. A history of wilsons promontory victorian national parks. Victoria s parks have some great places to camp and there is something to suit all tastes. Parks victorias vision is to be a worldclass park service ensuring healthy parks for healthy people. The best way to get there is to go on a road trip from melbourne to wilsons prom. It has all the facilities you need for a great holiday in a wonderful part of victoria. Parks victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that traditional owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for country.
The parks victoria wilderness retreats at wilsons promontory and buchan. Promising a unique camping experience, these high comfort, yet low impact, elevated tents offer all the privacy and protection from the elements you deserve. These can all be booked online via parks victoria and i suggest you book well ahead, especially during busy times. Your complete guide to wilsons promontory national park. Victorias magnificent parks are the perfect place to stay. Fondly known as the prom, wilsons promontory is one of victorias best loved national parks. In the event visitors are not satisfied with the above process regarding code red fire days they may lodge a complaint in writing. But its right up there among the countrys best multiday hikes. There are 484 camping and caravan sites this is the most popular and wellequipped camping ground in wilsons prom and is the perfect base to enjoy scenic walks, swim, surf or relax at your campsite. Geelongs waterfront is a great spot for families with a kids pool, play zone and a merrygoround, while a short drive away is victoria s biggest theme park, adventure park.
The wilsons promontory visitor information centre hires out an allterrain wheelchair known as a trailrider. Highlights of a trip to wilsons prom, including a climb up mount oberon, the outdoor cinema, the beautiful normans beach, noisy squeaky beach and the tidal river campground. In addition to ross text, there is a history of wilsons promontory during the second world war 193945 by teacher and historian terry synan, and an account by daniel catrice, formerly. Situated at the southernmost tip of mainland australia, you will find spectacular scenery of granite mountains, native forests, rainforest, sweeping beaches and coastlines. Together with traditional owners and the community, we care for country and value environmental conservation combined with an accessible and sustainable visitor experience that encourages current and future generations to get into nature. Commonly known as the prom the area consists of over 50,000ha of national park as well as areas of marine national park, marine park and reserve. An experience of a lifetime, visiting islands and coastlines that are not accessible by land and viewing the spectacular marine life areas this magnificent national park has to offer. Wilsons promontory, nature and wildlife, gippsland, victoria, australia. Pitch a tent and discover all wilsons prom has to offer from a walk out to the big drift to beach days at whisky bay, and everything in between. Refunds will be issued in accordance with parks victorias existing policy.
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