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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.
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)
Need to know
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
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Water hazards
- Strong currents
- Rough Surf
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Terrain hazards
- Unstable cliffs
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Other warnings
- Unpatrolled area
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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.
Invasive species control programs 17 - 21 and 23 - 27 March 2025
Parks Victoria will be conducting an introduced predator and deer control program at Wilsons Promontory National Park 17th - 21st March and 23rd - 27th March 2025.
From 5pm to 8am each day there will be no access to the following visitor areas while the operation occurs:
- The Stockyards
- Big Drift
- Yanakie Cemetery
- Shallow Inlet Walk via Hourigan Camp Lane
- Cotters Lake and Cotters Beach
- 5 Mile Beach Campground (17th - 21st March only)
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.
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.
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.
Free Shuttle Bus to Telegraph Saddle
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.
The bus is currently operating on weekends and public holidays.
When the bus is not in operation the road remains open for parking at Telegraph Saddle.
The bus is currently operating on weekends and public holidays.
When the bus is not in operation the road remains open for parking at Telegraph Saddle.
No water at Halfway Hut campground
The water tank at Halfway Hut Campground is empty, please carry sufficient water for the duration of your stay.