Southern CIrcuit Overnight Hikes

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    Southern Overnight Hikes

    Venture into the Southern Prom and discover a remote place of great natural beauty. The Southern Prom Circuit overnight hike is a three to five day trail through warm temperate rainforest to the sublime eastern shores of Wilsons Promontory where you can enjoy the white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Sealers Cove and Waterloo Bay.
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    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. 

    Camping Areas

    Two women walk along the track next to a coastal marsh on the Southern Circuit hiking trail at Wilsons Promontory National Park

    Sealers Cove Camping Area

    A walkers paradise, Sealers Cove is often recognised as one of the Prom's top destinations for hikers because of its access to the beautiful eastern coast.
    A man walks set up a yellow tent at Little Waterloo Bay on the Southern Circuit hiking trail at Wilsons Promontory National Park

    Little Waterloo Bay Camping Area

    On the eastern coast of Wilsons Promontory, Little Waterloo Bay Campground is surrounded by steep, forested slopes covered with llly pilly trees and large granite boulders.
    Two hikers set up a yellow tent near Halfway Hut on the Southern Circuit hiking trail at Wilsons Promontory National Park

    Halfway Hut Camping Area

    Great for an overnight stop, Halfway Hut Camping Area is a popular bush campsite situated inland on the Prom and is accessible only via hiking the Telegraph Track.
    A man and women set up their tent amid the sand dunes at Oberon Bay Campground on the Southern Circuit hiking trail at Wilsons Promontory National Park

    Oberon Bay Camping Area

    Nestled among tea trees, Oberon Bay Camping Area is a tranquil bush campsite situated on the west side of the Prom. The camping area is accessible only via hiking from Tidal River or Telegraph Junction.
    A man and women set up a yellow tent at Roaring Meg on the Southern Circuit hiking trail at Wilsons Promontory National Park

    Roaring Meg Camping Area

    Roaring Meg is the most southern hike-in camping area at the Prom. Accessed via Telegraph Track, the camping area is nestled amongst a fern covered gully.
    A man and women stop for a drinks break next to granite rocks on the Southern Circuit hiking trail at Wilsons Promontory National Park

    Rufuge Cove Camping Area

    Surrounded by lush vegetation, Refuge Cove Camping Area is named after the stunning, secluded beach on the eastern side of the Wilsons Promontory. Hike in from Sealers Cove or Little Waterloo Bay.

    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.

    Southern Overnight Hikes

    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. 

    Take a look at our sample three-day itinerary. 

    Day 1 Telegraph Saddle to Sealers Cove, 10.3km 3 hours

    This is the quintessential Wilsons Prom hike - and is popular with day trippers as well as overnight hikers. The exceptional natural beauty includes verdant fern gullies, mountains, a swamp and at the end, a sheltered golden beach with crystal clear turquoise waters.

    Day 2 Sealers Cove to Little Waterloo Bay, 13.6km 4.5 hours

    Today you'll see two more beautiful slices of paradise in the form of Refuge Cove and Waterloo Bay. Before that, enjoy sweeping views of the remote northern Prom from some massive granite boulders. Refuge Cove will be visible shortly afterwards.

    Day 3 Little Waterloo Bay to Telegraph Saddle, 12km 4.5 hours.

    Leave Little Waterloo Bay and head inland where you will cross a number of swampy areas before climbing to a saddle between Mounts Wilson and Boulder. Eventually you will come to the Telegraph Track which leads north to Telegraph Saddle Carpark.

     

     

    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.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      Little Oberon Bay Walking Track (Norman Point to Oberon Bay) Closed

      Little Oberon Walking Track is closed between Norman Point and Oberon Bay until further notice due to significant erosion to the track. 
      Oberon Bay Campsite is only accessible via Telegraph Saddle Walking Track until further notice. 

      Stockyard Campground Closed

      Stockyard Campground closed to campers.  The area remains for access to the Big Drift.  Bookings for camping at Tidal River can be made online.

      Sealers Cove Walking Track closed until further notice

      Wilsons Promontory National Park experienced widespread damage due to several flood and storm events in 2021. This significantly damaged many tracks including the Sealers Cove Boardwalk.  A detailed engineering assessment found that the entire two kilometres of the Sealers Cove Boardwalk will need to be replaced. Planning is underway for this work, including costing the work to secure funding. Due to the extent of the damage, and complexity of the work required, Sealers Cove Walking Track will be closed until at least Spring 2023. Access to Sealers Cove is still achievable via Refuge Cove, which is a 25km hike from Telegraph Saddle.

      Attachments: Storm Recovery Factsheet - July 22 (756KB)

    Two hikers reach the summit of Mount Nelse at Bogong High Plains
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