Wilson's Promontory Southern Circuit

Name: Qantas
Posted on: 15/09/2010
Beautiful beaches and rainforest make this a pretty special place.

Name: Greg Locock
Posted on: 12/10/2011

There are several options available. The most scenic route is to walk from the Mt Oberon car park to Sealers, then Refuge then Waterloo Bay, then across the peninsula to Oberon Bay and back up to Tidal River. Then get a lift or bus up to the car park.

Of course you could do all this back to front (I think that may be the 'official' direction). Overnighting at each campsite mentioned results in very easy days, many people skip either Sealers or Refuge. The lighthouse access track can be used to shorten this loop, it runs from the Mt Oberon car park right down the spine of the peninsula. It is not a pretty walk in itself, and you'll miss some terrific scenery. However in bad weather it is a great way out.

There is an additional loop down towards the lighthouse, either on the access track or via the south east coastline. The inland scenery varies from a low alpine meadow to scrub to temperate rain forest. The beaches are lovely. Drinking water is available at all the campsites, I have usually drunk it untreated with no ill effects. Fires are banned, there are limited spots available for tents, and multinight stays at one site are verboten. The rangers are strict.

If you can only spend one day there then my pick would be to walk from the Mt Oberon carpark down to Sealer's Cove and back again, that's the best one day walk in Oz I reckon.

Name: hikingtheworld
Posted on: 10/03/2018

Wilsons Prom is one of the most beautiful coastal national parks in Australia... Avoid peak period if you can -it can get crowded and less pleasant in December/January. The 2-3 day southern circuit of the park is just stunning; although it can be shortened it's worth doing the full circuit. You can stay at the Lighstation, which makes the circuit possible in two days (as no tent is required). Route details and notes: https://hikingtheworld.blog/2014/11/13/southern-circuit-wilsons-prom/