Refuge Cove to Little Waterloo Bay Walking Track (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

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Refuge Cove to Little Waterloo Bay Walking Track (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

The trail to Little Waterloo Bay leaves Refuge Cove Camping Area before steeply climbing around a rocky headland, through stringybark eucalypt forest. A short detour to Kersops Peak provides a good opportunity for a break before descending to North Waterloo Bay.
Continue to southern end of the beach and follow the trail over the granite headland to Little Waterloo Bay. This Grade 4 trail has steep rocky sections and uneven surfaces and is 6.4km, 2 hours one way.
For overnight stays, advanced bookings are required. Toilets and untreated water are available at Refuge Cove and Little Waterloo Bay Camping Areas. Treat or boil water before use.

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Refuge Cove to Little Waterloo Bay Walking Track (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

Need to know

Refuge Cove to Little Waterloo Bay Walking Track (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No generators
  • No drones without a permit
  • Fees apply
  • No firearms allowed
  • No vehicles
  • No bicycles
  • No dogs allowed
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery rocks
    • Uneven ground
  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Water hazards
    • Rough Surf
  • 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.

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. 

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