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Vereker Outlook Walk (Wilsons Promontory National Park)
From Five Mile Carpark follow the trail through open banksia woodland, past unique grasstrees and up to the spectacularly balanced boulders of Vereker Outlook.
The outlook offers panoramic views across the landscape to Darby Saddle, Corner Inlet and Cotters Beach.
This steep Grade 3 Walk is 6 km, 2 hours return. Extend your walk by following the link track to Millers Landing.
No facilities are available. Beware of unprotected cliffs.
The outlook offers panoramic views across the landscape to Darby Saddle, Corner Inlet and Cotters Beach.
This steep Grade 3 Walk is 6 km, 2 hours return. Extend your walk by following the link track to Millers Landing.
No facilities are available. Beware of unprotected cliffs.
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Vereker Outlook Walk (Wilsons Promontory National Park)
Need to know
Vereker Outlook 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 camping
- No firearms allowed
- No generators
- No fishing
- No fires permitted
- No horses
- No dogs allowed
- No bicycles
Warnings
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery rocks
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
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.
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.
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.
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.
Introduced Predator Control Program 19 - 24 May 2025, Wilsons Promontory
Parks Victoria will be
conducting an introduced predator control program at Wilsons Promontory
National Park 19th - 24th May 2025.
From 5pm to 8am each day there will
be no access to the following visitor areas while the operation occurs:
· 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.