Lilly Pilly Gully Nature Walk (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Lilly Pilly Gully Nature Walk (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Explore the warm temperate rainforests of Wilsons Promontory along the shaded Lilly Pilly Gully Nature Walk. Keep an eye out for wallabies and local bird life such as the Eastern Yellow Robin or Superb Fairy Wren.

This Grade 2, 5.2 km return walk takes 1.5 hours. It is perfect for families with kids and people with limited mobility as the gravel track is relatively flat and easy going.

Visitor Tips: Toilets are located at the Lilly Pilly Gully Carpark.

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Lilly Pilly Gully Nature Walk (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Lilly Pilly Gully Nature Walk (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Lilly Pilly Gully Nature Walk (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 generators
  • No firearms allowed
  • No vehicles
  • No bicycles
  • No camping
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Uneven ground
    • Slippery surface
  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care

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.

Stockyard Campground & Toilet Block Closed

Stockyard campground and toilet block are closed until further notice.

Deer Control Program 15 - 19 April 2024, Wilsons Promontory

Parks Victoria will be conducting a deer control program at Wilsons Promontory National Park 15th - 19th April 2024. 


From 5pm to 8am each day there will be no access to the following visitor areas while the operation occurs:
  • Stockyard Campground
  • Big Drift
  • Yanakie Cemetery
  • Shallow Inlet Walk via Hourigan Camp Lane
  • Cotters Lake and Cotters Beach
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. 

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.

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.

Park Closure - Sunday 4th August, 5pm to Friday 9th August, 8am 2024

Wilsons Promontory National Park will be closed between 5pm Sunday 4th August and 8am Friday 9th August 2024 to undertake park management and conservation programs. 

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