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    Tidal River Campground

    Tidal River is the main visitor hub for Wilsons Promontory National Park. There are many accommodation options within Tidal River, from award-winning Wilderness Retreats for a quiet getaway for one or two, to Group Lodges that can accommodate up to 30. And of course, the campground is a family favourite.

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    Tidal River is the main visitor hub for Wilsons Promontory National Park. Day visitors mix with overnight stayers to enjoy swimming and surfing at Norman Beach and the plethora of beautiful walks and overnight hikes to the southern Prom.

    There's a range of camping and roofed accommodation options to suit pretty much anyone who wants to spend time in one of Victoria's best-loved national parks surrounded by wallabies and wombats.

    Tidal River Campground
    Choose between a campsite nestled in the tea trees for a short walk to the sandy shores of Norman Beach or a family friendly site closer to the calm waters of Tidal River. There are 484 camping and caravan sites This is the most popular and well-equipped camping ground in Wilsons Prom and is the perfect base to enjoy scenic walks, swim, surf or relax at your campsite. Choose from power or unpowered sites.

    Things to do in the area

     
    One of the cabins available for public booking at Tidal River in the Wilsons Promontory National Park.

    Tidal River Accommodation

    Tidal River offers self-contained cabins, units, huts, group lodges and Wilderness Retreats.
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    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.
    The view from Mt Oberon at Sunset.

    Mount Oberon

    Starting from the Telegraph Saddle car park, this iconic Prom walk follows the management vehicle track to the summit of Mount Oberon.Steps below the rocky summit lead to postcard perfect, panoramic views over Tidal River, the coast and offshore islands.
    Two families walk along the Lilly Pilly Gully walk.

    Day walks

    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.
    The view of Norman Beach from the summit of Mount Oberon.

    Norman Beach

    Close to Tidal River campground, the beautiful Norman Beach is flanked by Pillar Point in the north and Norman Point in the south and offers stunning views of Mount Oberon.
    A couple follow the path on the Southern Circuit Overnight Hike.

    Wilsons Promontory Southern Circuit Overnight Hikes

    Hike your way to overnight camping sites and sleep in bookable shady campsites with views of glassy torquoise water.
    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.
    Sunset on the rocks at Whiskey Bay in Wilsons Promontory National Park.

    Whisky Bay

    Whisky Bay is a small sheltered beach with rock formations at each end. Accessible from the Whisky Bay car park, the track follows a moist gully along Whisky Creek before passing over a sand dune to the beach.

    How to get there

    Tidal River Campground

    Tidal River is a three-and-a-half hour drive from Melbourne. Follow Monash Freeway (M1) to join South Gippsland Freeway (M420/A440) to Meeniyan. Take the Meeniyan‐ Promontory Road (C444) to the Wilsons Promontory entrance. Tidal River is a further 30 minutes drive from the entrance. Please drive carefully and look out for wildlife. Avoid driving between dusk and dawn. There is no fuel at Tidal River. The closest fuel supplies are at Yanakie, Fish Creek and Foster.
    Tidal River Campground

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    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 the summer and Easter holidays and on weekends from November to April. 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.

    Bookings for selected holiday periods
    Advance bookings apply for selected holiday periods for Tidal River camping, including Labour Day weekend (minimum three nights), Easter weekend (minimum four nights) and Melbourne Cup weekend (minimum four nights). Advanced booking period opening dates and details.  

    Summer ballot
    A ballot is held for booking Tidal River camping and accommodation (except Wilderness Retreats) for the five weeks from Christmas until late January. Minimum stays apply.
    Apply online anytime during the ballot period. Details will be provided on the peak season bookings page prior to applications opening.

    Camping & accommodation

    Tidal River is the main visitor hub for Wilsons Promontory National Park. There are many accommodation options within Tidal River, from award-winning Wilderness Retreats for a quiet getaway for one or two, to Group Lodges that can accommodate up to 30. And of course, the campground is a family favourite.

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    Need to know

    Tidal River Campground

    Accessibility

    A motorised TrailRider and a range of beach wheelchairs are available for free hire from the Tidal River Visitor Centre. They allow people with significant physical disabilities or mobility limitations to explore the great outdoors at Wilsons Promontory National Park.

    These all terrain wheelchairs are designed for different abilities and are available for both adults and children. The chairs are suited for sandy and semi-rough tracks where conventional wheelchairs cannot go. Contact the Tidal River Visitor Centre on (03) 8427 2122 for booking enquiries.

    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.

    • Tidal River Campground (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

      Closure of Tidal River camping and accommodation

      In response to advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, Parks Victoria has decided to close high visitation sites with a typical attendance of over 500 people. This includes camping and accommodation at Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park which will be closed from Sunday 22 March, while limiting the number of day visitors from Monday 23 March 2020. Lighthouse accommodation, and remote camping sites throughout the park remain open (subject to normal operational procedures). For more information, please visit www.parks.vic.gov.au/covid19

    • Wilsons Promontory National Park

      Closure of camping and accommodation at Wilsons Promontory National Park

      At the direction of the Victorian Chief Health Officer, Parks Victoria has closed camping and accommodation, including lighthouse accommodation, at Wilsons Promontory National Park, from Sunday 22 March, while limiting the number of day visitors from Monday 23 March 2020, until further notice. Check our COVID-19 update for the latest information, and follow the health advice provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Campground closure

      As directed by the Chief Health Officer all campsites, camping grounds and caravan parks closed from midnight 25 March 2020.
      People can continue to live on a closed caravan park or camping ground if it is registered as their primary place of residence or if they are staying in caravan parks as interim accommodation where their primary residence is not available. For further information go to parks.vic.gov.au/COVID19

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