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Telegraph Saddle to Tidal River, via Oberon Bay Walk (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park, Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)
Beginning from Telegraph Saddle Carpark the track descends through eucalypt forest before linking with the Oberon Bay track at Telegraph Junction. Winding through coastal tea-tree, the sandy track leads to the expansive Oberon Bay.
Head north, along the beach where the trail continues along rocky headlands to the white shores of Little Oberon Bay before arriving at Tidal River.
This Grade 4 track has steep sections and uneven surfaces and is 17.1 km, 5.5 hours one way.
Camping at Oberon Bay is permitted, advanced booking is required. Toilets are located at Telegraph Saddle Carpark and Oberon Bay Camp. Untreated tank water is available at Oberon Bay Camping Area. Water supply is not guaranteed.
Ensure you carry enough drinking water for your walk. Beware of unprotected cliffs.
Head north, along the beach where the trail continues along rocky headlands to the white shores of Little Oberon Bay before arriving at Tidal River.
This Grade 4 track has steep sections and uneven surfaces and is 17.1 km, 5.5 hours one way.
Camping at Oberon Bay is permitted, advanced booking is required. Toilets are located at Telegraph Saddle Carpark and Oberon Bay Camp. Untreated tank water is available at Oberon Bay Camping Area. Water supply is not guaranteed.
Ensure you carry enough drinking water for your walk. Beware of unprotected cliffs.
How to get there
Telegraph Saddle to Tidal River, via Oberon Bay Walk (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park, Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)
Facilities
Toilets
Need to know
Telegraph Saddle to Tidal River, via Oberon Bay Walk (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park, Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park)
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Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Restrictions
- No fishing
- No drones without a permit
- No firearms allowed
- No generators
- No bicycles
- No dogs allowed
- No horses
- No vehicles
- No fires permitted
Warnings
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Water hazards
- Submerged obstacles
- Strong currents
- Rough Surf
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Terrain hazards
- Uneven ground
- Slippery surface
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
Be Prepared
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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.
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.
Aerial deer control operation 6 -10 May 2024 – Wilsons Promontory
Parks Victoria will be conducting an
aerial deer control program from 5pm Monday 6th – 5pm Thursday 9th May 2024.
The
following tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:
- Northern overnight hike circuit
- 5 Mile Beach
- Oberon Bay Campground
- Oberon Bay
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.
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.
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.