Norman Beach (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Norman Beach (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

A favourite destination of visitors to Wilsons Promontory, Norman Beach and Tidal River are great locations to enjoy a surf, swim, snorkel or to stroll along the beach. The beach can be accessed from Norman Beach Carpark. Stunning views of offshore islands and Mount Oberon make for a spectacular scene while relaxing on the sandy shore. The beach is a short walk from Tidal River Campground where both toilet and water facilities are available. Surfing is only permitted south of 5th ramp. Norman Beach is unpatrolled.

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Norman Beach (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Norman Beach (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Facilities

BBQ - Electric/Gas
Carpark
Lookout
Lookout
Toilets

Need to know

Norman Beach (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 dogs allowed
  • Speed restrictions apply
  • No horses
  • No firearms allowed
  • No camping
  • No generators
  • No fires permitted

Warnings

  • Water hazards
    • Rough Surf
    • Shallow water
  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery rocks
  • Other warnings
    • Unpatrolled area

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 Toilet Block Closed

The Stockyard Toilet Block is closed until further notice. 

Aerial deer control operation October 23rd-27th 2023

The following tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:
  • Northern overnight hike circuit
  • 5 Mile Beach 

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. 

Ground shooting operations targeting deer

Ground control operations targeting deer will be undertaken in these Parks and Reserves from December 2022 to December 2023. These areas will remain open to visitors during operations.
 
Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mount Bogong, Dinner Plain, Dargo High Plains, Foothills and Southern Alps)
Buchan Caves Reserve
Burrowa-Pine Mountain
Cape Conran Coastal Park
Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
Cabbage Tree Creek Flora Reserve
Errinundra National Park
Lake Tyers State Park
Lakes National Park
Baw Baw National Park
Mount Buffalo National Park
Mount Mittamatite Regional Park
Mount Mitta Mitta Flora Reserve
Mount Lawson State Park
Mount Granya State Park
Mountain Creek Education Area
Pheasant Creek Flora Reserve
Wabba Wilderness Park
Wilsons Promontory National Park

For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.

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