Darby Beach Walk (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Darby Beach Walk (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Beginning at Darby River Carpark, a sandy track follows Darby River as it winds its way to the sea. The small exposed beach is embraced at either end by rocky headlands and ancient dunes and its a great place to see shore birds.

This easy Grade 2 track is 1.1 km, 20 minutes one way.

Visitor Tips: This beach is subject to strong currents and surf and the beach is not patrolled. Do not climb the fragile sand dunes and unstable sandstone cliffs. Toilets are available at the Darby River Carpark.

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Darby Beach Walk (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Darby Beach Walk (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 drones without a permit
No firearms allowed
No generators
No bicycles
No camping
No vehicles
No horses
No dogs allowed

Warnings

Water hazards
Strong currents

Rough Surf
Terrain hazards
Unstable cliffs
Other warnings
Unpatrolled area
Animals and pests
Beware European wasps

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.