Waterloo Bay to Lightstation Hike (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

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Waterloo Bay to Lightstation Hike (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

At the southern end of Waterloo Bay the trail steadily climbs through diverse plant communities to reveal beautiful views of the historic Wilsons Promontory Lightstation and beyond.

This Grade 4 trail has steep sections and is 9.8km, 3 hours one way.

For accomodation at the Lighstation, advanced booking is required. Tank water is available from the Lightstation accomodation.

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Waterloo Bay to Lightstation Hike (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

Need to know

Waterloo Bay to Lightstation Hike (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 drones without a permit
No fishing
No fires permitted
No horses
No dogs allowed
No camping
No bicycles
No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
No generators
No firearms allowed
Fees apply

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks
Animals and pests
Beware European wasps

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.

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.

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.

TIDAL RIVER GENERAL STORE STOCKTAKE CLOSURE

The Store will be closed for stocktake all day on Wednesday 25 June. Therefore all day visitors, accommodation guests and Parks Victoria staff will need to make their own arrangements for food and groceries on that day.

The closest alternative for supplies is the Yanakie General Store, around 35 minutes' drive to the north of Tidal River.

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.