Wilsons Promontory Marine Park

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Wilsons Promontory Marine Park

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Wilsons Promontory Marine Park

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Wilsons Promontory Marine Park

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Park Closure - 5pm Sunday 17 August to 8am Friday 22 August 2025

    Wilsons Promontory National Park will be closed to all park visitors from 5pm Sunday 17th August to 8am Friday 22nd August 2025 to undertake essential park management and conservation programs. 

    Aerial deer control operation 27 - 29 May 2025

    Parks Victoria will be conducting an aerial deer control program from 5pm Monday 26 - 5pm Thursday 29 May 2025. 

    The following tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:
    • Northern overnight hike circuit
    • 5 Mile Beach
    The following tracks and visitor areas will be closed on Tuesday 27 May:
    • Oberon Bay Campground
    • Oberon Bay
    Access to the following areas may be restricted at various times during the operation:
    • Big Drift
    • Stockyard Campground
    • Cotters Road, Cotters Lake and Cotters Beach
    • Vereker Outlook
    • Millers Landing
    • Boundary Track
    • Shallow Inlet via Hourigan Camp Lane
    • Yanakie Cemetery Walk

    During the operation, visitors may hear gunshots and see a helicopter flying a low levels. Safety is of paramount importance and Parks Victoria will have an Operations Controller on-site to ensure visitor safety in addition to signage advising visitors of current closures. 

    No water at Oberon Bay Campground

    The water tank at Oberon Bay Campground is empty, please carry sufficient water for the duration of your stay. 

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