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Southern Overnight Hikes
The Southern Prom is one of the highlights of Wilsons Promontory National Park. Yet only a very small proportion of visitors to the park venture there. The way to get the most out of the Southern Prom is to tackle an overnight hike on the famous Southern Circuit.
The most popular Southern Prom overnight hike is three-day circuit starting and finishing at Telegraph Saddle Carpark, including overnight camps at the gorgeous Sealers Cove and Waterloo Bay on the secluded eastern coast of the Prom. This circuit does not take in Wilsons Prom Lightstation or South Point, the southernmost place in mainland Australia. However, you can make your own itinerary or walk the five-day Southern Prom Extended Circuit.
Please note: there is no direct access to Sealers Cove from Telegraph Saddle carpark via the Sealers Cove Walking Track, which is closed until 2024. Until further notice, be prepared to walk the current Southern Circuit via Telegraph Track (25 kilometres from Telegraph Saddle to Sealers Cove).
Camping Areas
Sealers Cove Camping Area
Little Waterloo Bay Camping Area
Halfway Hut Camping Area
Oberon Bay Camping Area
Roaring Meg Camping Area
Rufuge Cove Camping Area
How to get there
Southern Overnight Hikes
Wilsons Promontory National Park is approximately three hours’ drive from Melbourne. Tidal River is further 30 minutes drive from the entrance. Drive carefully and look out for wildlife. Avoid driving between dusk and dawn. There is no fuel at Tidal River. During peak summer months and on weekends from Melbourne Cup to Easter long weekend, a free shuttle bus takes visitors to Telegraph Saddle from Tidal River and the overnight hikers car park. Telegraph Saddle car park is closed to all other vehicles during these times.
When you're there
Overnight hikers must obtain a permit before commencing their walk and carry it with them at all times. Please ensure that you have an emergency contact who has been notified of your trip itinerary. Each area has a maximum of two consecutive nights and a maximum group size of 12 people.
Download the guide to the Southern Circuit overnight hikes and the Wilsons Prom visitor guide.
Need to know
Southern Overnight Hikes
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.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
The Sealers Cove Walking Track is currently closed
The Sealers Cove Walking Track is currently closed due to storm and flood damage.Funding has been secured to rebuild the two kilometres boardwalk, with a start/finish timeline for the project to be established shortly.Until then, access to Sealers Cove is only achievable via Refuge Cove, which is a 25km hike from Telegraph Saddle.Stockyard Campground & Toilet Block Closed
Stockyard campground and toilet block are closed until further notice.Tidal River water supply this summer 2023/24
This summer of 2023/24, the water storage (in tanks) at Tidal River is reduced compared with previous years. It means that while Parks Victoria repair the water storage, the system overall has less capacity.To help the system cope this summer, Parks Victoria is asking all visitors to help save water and reduce their water use during their stay.You can help by:• Filling up your caravan water tanks before arrival.• Taking shorter showers – 4 minutes or Iess.• Turning off taps when brushing teeth.• Using less water to wash dishes – use a tub.• Taking your laundry home for shorter stays.• Using a caravan dump point outside of the Prom for caravan waste.• Reporting leaks and running toilets to the Visitor Centre.Did you know?Tidal River Campground is ‘off-grid’. This means that all water and electricity come from inside the Prom. For water, the supply starts with water being drawn from the Tidal River catchment. It is then treated to a drinking water standard, stored in a series of tanks, and distributed around the campground for visitors to enjoy.Thanks for your cooperation.Attachments: FinaI TidaI River Fact Sheet Water SuppIy (301KB)
Change to Tidal River General Store opening hours
Tidal River General Store opening hours from 29 January to 1 April 2024:
Monday - Thursday: 9.00 am - 5.00 pmFriday: 9.00 am - 7.30 pmSaturday: Coffee window (only) from 7.30 am, Store open 9.00 am - 7.30 pmSunday: Coffee window (only) from 7.30 am, Store open 9.00 am - 5.00 pm