Tidal River Group Lodges

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Tidal River Group Lodges

Tidal River is the main visitor hub for Wilsons Promontory National Park with a range of accommodation options to choose from. 
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The Tidal River Group Lodges are perfect for large families, school groups and tour groups looking to enjoy the picturesque surrounds of Wilsons Promontory National Park. Tidal River has 4 group lodges which can accommodate 12, 24 or 30 people in dormitory rooms with bunk beds.

Blankets and pillows are supplied, however guests will need bring their own linen and towels. Alternatively, linen and towel hire can be added to the booking. Facilities include a central dining and living area with gas heating and an outdoor barbecue. A fully-equipped kitchen includes a gas stove, microwave and fridges. Two bathrooms with showers and vanity units with separate toilets.

Things To Do

 
Family walks together on a coastal track at Wilsons Promontory

Day walks at the Prom

There are many walks around the Prom. The walks provide a perfect opportunities to view native wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, emus and wombats as well as some spectacular views.
A father and mother sit on Squeaky Beach with their daughter in an all terrain accessibility wheelchair.

Squeaky Beach

One of the Prom’s iconic locations, the rounded grains of quartz sand make a ’squeak’ when walked on.
A couple looks on at a Wombat on Wilsons Promontory National Park,

Tidal River Visitor Centre

The visitor centre at Tidal River provides information about walking tracks and things to do within the park. The centre is open daily from 9.00am - 4.00pm.

How to get there

Tidal River Group Lodges

Tidal River Group Lodges

When you're there

The Tidal River General Store stocks basic supermarket items, as well as a range of souvenirs and camping gear. It also offers takeaway food and drinks. Opening hours vary.

A free shuttle bus operates between Tidal River and Telegraph Saddle during peak periods. Departure points include the Tidal River Visitor Centre carpark, the overnight hikers carpark (Tidal River) and Telegraph Saddle carpark. Telegraph Saddle carpark is closed to vehicle access when the shuttle bus is in operation.

Peak season bookings

Most campgrounds can be booked online in advance, however, peak season periods (including Labour Day, Easter and summer school holidays) can be particularly popular and fill quickly with bookings accepted on a first in, first served basis. See further information about peak season bookings.

Need to know

Tidal River Group Lodges

Accessibility

Tidal River and Wilsons Prom have many options and resources for people with limited mobility or autism.

A range of special equipment is available for accommodation at Tidal River to make your stay more comfortable. 

The Wilsons Promontory Visitor Information Centre hires out an all-terrain wheelchair known as a TrailRider. The TrailRiders are free to hire, but must be booked through the information centre. Call on (03) 8427 2122 for more information.

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.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Tidal River Footbridge Closed

    Tidal River Footbridge is closed due to safety concerns following an engineering assessment.

    Pillar Point and Tidal Overlook Walking Tracks can be accessed from Lilly Pilly Gully Carpark and Squeaky Beach.

    Apologies for any inconvenience. 

    Stockyard Campground & Toilet Block Closed

    Stockyard Campground and Toilet Block are closed until further notice. 

    Stockyard Campground & Toilet Block Closed

    Stockyard Campground and Toilet Block are closed until further notice. 

    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. 

    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. 

    Introduced Predator Control Program 19 - 24 May 2025, Wilsons Promontory

    Parks Victoria will be conducting an introduced predator control program at Wilsons Promontory National Park 19th - 24th May 2025. 
     
    From 5pm to 8am each day there will be no access to the following visitor areas while the operation occurs:
    ·       5 Mile Beach and 5 Mile Campground
    ·       Cotters Lake and Cotters Beach
    Other visitor areas and some management vehicle only tracks may also be intermittently closed overnight while the operation occurs. 
     
    Signage will be in place to inform visitors of all relevant closures. 

  • Wilsons Promontory National Park

    Sealers Cove boardwalk is closed

    The Sealers Cove boardwalk needs to be rebuilt, following major storm and flood damage. 

    This will be a major and complex project. It will replace two kilometres of boardwalk over sensitive terrain while sensitively managing the surrounding environment.

    There is currently no public access to the boardwalk, and access to Sealers Cove is only possible via a 25km hike from Telegraph Saddle.

    For more information, including expected timeframes for the rebuild, visit: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/eastern-victoria/sealers-cove-boardwalk-rebuild.

    Wilsons Promontory National Park - Invasive Species Control Programs

    Introduced species such as deer, rabbits, foxes and feral cats are all major threats to nature. Wilsons Promontory National Park is working towards pest free nature.

    Targeted invasive species control programs will be in place within Wilsons Promontory National Park between June 2023 - June 2025.

    Some access restrictions may apply. Please observe local signage.

 
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