Cotters Lake and Beach Access Track (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Cotters Lake and Beach Access Track (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Cotters Lake and Beach are accessed from the Cotters Lake Carpark, approximately 11.5 km from the Park Entrance.

This easy Grade 2 walk follows a management track through the often-dry basin of Cotters Lake to Cotters Beach – a wild, windswept stretch of coast (1.1 km and 30 minutes one way).

Wildlife, including kangaroos and emus, are often sighted in this area. There are no facilities at this carpark.

The beach is unpatrolled.

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Cotters Lake and Beach Access Track (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Cotters Lake and Beach Access Track (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Need to know

Cotters Lake and Beach Access Track (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No fires permitted
  • No camping
  • No horses
  • No firearms allowed
  • No bicycles
  • No dogs allowed
  • No vehicles
  • No generators
  • No drones without a permit

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Rough Surf
    • Strong currents
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

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 the Sealers Cove Boardwalk project page.

Stockyard Campground & Toilet Block Closed

Stockyard Campground and Toilet Block are closed until further notice. 

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. 

Lilly Pilly Gully Walking Track Closure

Parks Victoria are undertaking works to repair the Lilly Pilly Gully Boardwalk. Lilly Pilly Walking Track will be closed weekdays from 20th October to 14th November 2025. The loop track will be closed from Lilly Pilly carpark to the  Mt Bishop Walking Track junction, the Mt Bishop walking track will remain open.


Invasive Species Control Programs 2025 - 2027

Wilsons Promontory National Park will be conducting invasive species control programs from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2027. Introduced species such as deer, rabbits, foxes and feral cats are all major threats to nature. 
By removing introduced hog deer and rabbits, we are reducing grazing pressure on the incredible variety of native plants and plant communities, including some that are nationally threatened. By targeting foxes and feral cats, we are reducing the threat of predation for native species such as the Southern Brown Bandicoot, Long-nosed Potoroo, Ground Parrot, New Holland Mouse, Eastern Pygmy Possum and the Hooded Plover.
All animal control programs are carried out under strict conditions, compliant with all relevant legislation, Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures, designed to ensure safe, effective, and humane practices are implemented. 
For further information, please visit Prom Sanctuary.

Temporary toilets and showers on site at Tidal River Campground

West, Beach and Firebreak toilet blocks are being upgraded. Works will be completed in late December, ahead of the peak summer period.
From 13 October to 19 December 2025, temporary amenities will be in place at Beach and Firebreak blocks. There will be fewer showers available than normal. Campers should shower outside of peak times to avoid delays.
There will be no shower or toilet facilities at West Block during this time. Temporary facilities cannot be provided as there is no suitable location. The nearest toilets and showers to West Block are at Newcastle Block. See the attached map for more details.
East, Newcastle, Tidal and Hill blocks remain open throughout this time. Hill Block will be renovated separately in early 2026.
These renovations have been funded by the Victorian Government’s Victoria’s Great Outdoors program. Victoria’s Great Outdoors is a $106.6 million investment by the Victorian Government into better campgrounds, walking trails, 4WD tracks and visitor facilities across Victoria’s parks and state forests.

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