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Stockyard Campground
A nice alternative to the often-busy Tidal River, Stockyard Campground hides away among eucalypts and banksias near the Wilsons Promontory National Park entrance. 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.
The grassy surrounds are a favourite of native wildlife, while the in-flower banksias attract colourful native birds. Spot kangaroos, wallabies and wombats as they visit the campground and Crimson Rosellas, New-holland Honeyeaters darting between nectar-rich foliage.
Explore further afield and set out on Big Drift Walk to find yourself amidst a shifting inland sand dune system. Very different to the rest of Wilsons Prom, take in the views of the Vereker Range and Mount Oberon in the distance. And if you make the trek after rain keep an eye out for small sand pools that have formed in the troughs of the dunes. If the weather permits, take a refreshing dip.
Things to do in the area
Big Drift Walk
Darby River to Tongue Point
Day walks at the Prom
Wilsons Promontory Northern Overnight Hikes
How to get there
Stockyard Campground
If you are driving, Stockyards Camp is approximately 2.5-hours drive south east of Melbourne. Follow the Monash Freeway east before turning onto the South Gippsland Freeway and following signs to Wilsons Promontory.
Sites
When you're there
Camping & accommodation
A nice alternative to the often-busy Tidal River, Stockyard Campground hides away among eucalypts and banksias near the Wilsons Promontory National Park entrance. 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.
Need to know
Stockyard Campground
Accessibility
The TrailRider is motorised and requires a minimum of two people to operate. Four operators are recommended for long trails or walks with significant gradients. The passenger of the TrailRider chair is required to wear a bike helmet when using the chair and visitors are asked to provide their own helmet.
The level of access to park trails and park beaches will largely depend on fitness of chair operators, ground surface, trail gradients and other factors. The All-terrain wheelchairs available easily disassemble and fit in the back of a station wagon.
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
Tidal River Boat Ramp Closed
Due to recent flooding and altered river conditions, the Tidal River boat access ramp is closed until further notice.Wilsons Promontory - Southern Section Closed
The southern section of Wilsons Promontory National Park, including all Overnight Hike Campsites, Wilsons Promontory Lightstation and Mt Oberon Summit, will be closed until Wednesday 14th April 2021 due to extensive damage as a result of recent flooding in the area. -
Whisky Bay (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)
Whisky Bay toilet facilities are closed
Whisky Bay toilet facilities are currently closed due to flood and storm damage.
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