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Telegraph Saddle to Tidal River, via Oberon Bay Walk (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)
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 (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)
Need to know
Telegraph Saddle to Tidal River, via Oberon Bay Walk (Wilsons Promontory Marine Park, Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park, 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
- No vehicles
- No dogs allowed
- No drones without a permit
- No fires permitted
- No horses
- No fishing
- No generators
- No bicycles
- No firearms allowed
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery surface
- Uneven ground
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Water hazards
- Submerged obstacles
- Strong currents
- Rough Surf
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 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 the Sealers Cove Boardwalk project page.
Deer Control Program 16 – 20 March 2026, Wilsons Promontory
Parks Victoria will be conducting a deer control program at
Wilsons Promontory National Park 16th - 20th March 2026.
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.
Invasive Species Control Programs 2025 - 2027
Wilsons Promontory National Park will be conducting invasive species control programs from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2027. Introduced species such as deer, rabbits, foxes and feral cats are all major threats to nature.
By removing introduced hog deer and rabbits, we are reducing grazing pressure on the incredible variety of native plants and plant communities, including some that are nationally threatened. By targeting foxes and feral cats, we are reducing the threat of predation for native species such as the Southern Brown Bandicoot, Long-nosed Potoroo, Ground Parrot, New Holland Mouse, Eastern Pygmy Possum and the Hooded Plover.
All animal control programs are carried out under strict conditions, compliant with all relevant legislation, Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures, designed to ensure safe, effective, and humane practices are implemented.
For further information, please visit Prom Sanctuary.
Upgrades of toilet and shower blocks facilities in Tidal River Campground
Beach Block laundry room and accessible toilet are opening in Q2 2026.
Hill Block works completion has been delayed from Easter 2026 to Q2 2026 due to structural issues that had to be addressed.
Hill Block will be closed during Easter 2026 and there will not be temporary amenities in place. Please use Firebreak or Beach Block instead.
Brand new washing machines and dryers will be installed by Easter 2026, with a mix of eftpos and gold-coin operated machines.
View a map of the Tidal River campground toilet block refurbishments below.
West Block, Firebreak Block and Beach block refurbishment works were completed in 19 December 2025.
View a map of the Tidal River campground toilet block refurbishments below.
West Block, Firebreak Block and Beach block refurbishment works were completed in 19 December 2025.
Attachments: Map of Tidal River campground toilet block refurbishments (119KB)