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

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

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 (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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

Need to know

Waterloo Bay to Lightstation Hike (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, 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 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.

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 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 the Sealers Cove Boardwalk project page.

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.

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