Refuge Cove hike-in Camping Area (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

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Refuge Cove hike-in Camping Area (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

Refuge Cove is a stunning, secluded beach on the eastern side of the Wilsons Promontory accessible by walking track from Sealers Cove to the north or Little Waterloo Bay to the south. Refuge Cove Camping Area is located at the southern end of the cove surrounded by lush vegetation and close to the sea.

Visitor Tips: Advanced booking is required for hikers and recreational boat users staying in camping areas. The Cove is a safe anchorage for vessels. Help protect this unique place by not tying stern lines to vegetation. Untreated creek water is available, please treat before consuming. Toilets are provided in the camping area.

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Refuge Cove hike-in Camping Area (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

Refuge Cove hike-in Camping Area (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

Facilities

Toilets

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Refuge Cove hike-in Camping Area (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

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

  • Fees apply
  • No firearms allowed
  • No fires permitted
  • No dogs allowed
  • No generators

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Beware European wasps
  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery rocks

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.

Mt Oberon Road and Mt Oberon Summit Lookout Temporary Closure

Due to roadworks on Mt Oberon Carpark Road, general access to Telegraph Saddle and Mt Oberon Summit will be closed on Tuesday 5 December, and will reopen 8:00am Wednesday 6 December.

Access to Telegraph Saddle for pre-existing bookings for Overnight Hikes and the Lightstation will have restricted times to be escorted by local Parks Victoria Staff past the works. 

Please consider Mt Bishop Lookout as an alternative to Mt Oberon Summit.

Stockyard Toilet Block Closed

The Stockyard Toilet Block is closed until further notice. 

Wilsons Promontory Ecological Planned Burns - 6-8 December 2023

Wilsons Promontory National Park
Ecological Planned Burns commencing Wednesday 6 December 2023

Two ecological burns are scheduled to be undertaken in northern areas of Wilsons Promontory National Park commencing:
  • Wednesday 6 December 2023 – Varney’s Grasslands
  • Thursday 7 December 2023 – Vereker Track

Smoke may be visible for 1-3 days and, depending on weather conditions, smoke may drift a long distance from the sites of the planned burns.

All roads and walking tracks within the national park will remain open.

Visit this link to learn more about how we use fire to restore habitat at Wilsons Promontory: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2021/10/13/05/42/using-fire-to-restore-habitat-at-wilsons-prom

For more information contact Tidal River Visitor Centre 03 8427 2122.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Attachments: Information Note - Varneys and Vereker Burns (1,518KB)

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