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Cotters Lake and Beach Access Track (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)
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.
How to get there
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
Restrictions
- No fires permitted
- No horses
- No dogs allowed
- No camping
- No bicycles
- No generators
- No drones without a permit
- No firearms allowed
- No vehicles
Warnings
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Water hazards
- Strong currents
- Rough Surf
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
Be Prepared
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
Stockyard Campground & Toilet Block Closed
Tidal River Footbridge Closed
Invasive Species Control Programs 2025 - 2027
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
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