Tidal Overlook Circuit Walk (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Tidal Overlook Circuit Walk (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Tidal Overlook Circuit is the highest point between Norman and Leonard Bay. This is a Grade 3 walk which has a short steep section and is a 3.8km circuit, 1.5hrs.

Follow the path from the Tidal River Footbridge through heathland scattered with seasonal wild flowers. Enjoy spectacular panoramas out to Norman Island, Squeaky Beach and back towards Mount Bishop before descending through granite boulders to the Lilly Pilly Link. At this point you can continue back to the Tidal River Footbridge or continue to the Lilly Pilly Gully carpark.

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Tidal Overlook Circuit Walk (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Tidal Overlook Circuit Walk (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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 fires permitted
No horses
No dogs allowed
No camping
No bicycles
No firearms allowed

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Uneven ground

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.

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.

Stockyard Campground & Toilet Block Closed

Stockyard Campground and Toilet Block are closed until further notice.

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.

Park Closure - 5pm Sunday 17 August to 8am Friday 22 August 2025

Wilsons Promontory National Park will be closed to all park visitors from 5pm Sunday 17th August to 8am Friday 22nd August 2025 to undertake essential park management and conservation programs.

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.

No water at Oberon Bay Campground

The water tank at Oberon Bay Campground is empty, please carry sufficient water for the duration of your stay.

Aerial deer control operation 27 - 29 May 2025

Parks Victoria will be conducting an aerial deer control program from 5pm Monday 26 - 5pm Thursday 29 May 2025.

The following tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:

Northern overnight hike circuit
5 Mile Beach

The following tracks and visitor areas will be closed on Tuesday 27 May:

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.