Roaring Meg Hike-in Camping Area (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Explore

Roaring Meg Hike-in Camping Area (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Roaring Meg is the most southern hike-in camping area at the Prom. Accessed via Telegraph Track the camping area is nestled amongst a ferny gully. From here you can enjoy a walk to South Point, the most southerly point of mainland Australia or enjoy a walk to the Wilsons Promontory Lightstation.

Visitor Tips: Untreated water is available from the creek, please treat before consumption. Toilets are available.

How to get there

Roaring Meg Hike-in Camping Area (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Need to know

Roaring Meg Hike-in Camping Area (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • Fees apply

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • 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. 

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.

Deer control program 11-15 November 2024

Parks Victoria will be conducting a deer control program at Wilsons Promontory National Park 11th - 15th November 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. 

Wildlife Walk restricted access 11 November to 6 December 2024

There will be limited public access to the Prom Wildlife Walk from Monday 11 November to Friday 6 December 2024. These restrictions are for construction works to upgrade the Wildlife Walk to provide all-abilities access, improve carparking and signage as part of the Wilsons Prom Revitalisation Project.  Signage will be in place to inform visitors of the current access arrangements, and we encourage visitors to follow all signage for their safety. For more information, visit the Wilsons Prom Revitalisation project page.

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.

X
By using our site you accept that we use and share cookies and similar technologies with certain approved third parties. These tools enable us to improve your website experience and to provide content and ads tailored to your interests. By continuing to use our site you consent to this. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.
Confirm