Tidal River Campground (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Tidal River Campground (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Choose between a campsite nestled in the tea trees for a short walk to the sandy shores of Norman Beach or a family friendly site close to the calm waters of Tidal River. This is the most popular and well-equipped camping ground in Wilsons Prom and is the perfect base to enjoy scenic walks, swim, surf or relax at your camp site. Bookings apply.

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Tidal River Campground (Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Tidal River Campground (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 generators
No firearms allowed
Speed restrictions apply
No dogs allowed
Fees apply

Warnings

Other warnings
Vehicles

Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care

Unpatrolled area
Water hazards
Rough Surf

Flash flooding

Deep water

Strong currents

Shallow water
Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks
Animals and pests
Snakes

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.

Invasive species control program 17 - 31 May 2026

Parks Victoria will be conducting a deer and introduced predator control program at Wilsons Promontory National Park 18th - 31st May 2026.

From 5pm - 8am each day there will be no visitor access to the following areas while the operation occurs:

Big Drift
Yanakie Cemetery
Shallow Inlet Walk via Hourigan Camp Lane
Cotters Lake and Cotters Beach
5 Mile Beach and 5 Mile Campground
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.

Park closure 5pm Sunday 9th August to 8am Friday 14 August 2026

Wilsons Promontory National Park will be closed to all park visitors from 5pm Sunday 9th August to 8am Friday 14th August 2026 to undertake essential park management and conservation programs.

Tidal River General Store update

As of 7 May 2026, the General Store has reopened. Visitors can purchase supermarket staples and daily essentials (bread, milk, ice and gas), along with coffee and takeaway food.

The Store is open daily, from 8am to 3pm Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 4pm Friday to Sunday.

Tour operators, event organisers and school groups can now organise catering services directly through the General Store.

These changes are part of a transition to a new store operator, aimed at improving the visitor experience at Wilsons Promontory National Park.