Whisky Bay (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Wilsons Promontory Marine Park)

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Whisky Bay (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Wilsons Promontory Marine Park)

Follow the track from Whisky Bay Carpark along the creek line before passing over the sand dunes to the picturesque Whisky Bay. Granite boulders, distinctive of the Prom, frame this sheltered beach.

A Grade 2 trail and an easy 400m walk, one way.

Walk to nearby Picnic Beach or continue along the Three Bays Track to Tidal River. Toilets are located at the carpark.

This beach is unpatrolled.

How to get there

Whisky Bay (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Wilsons Promontory Marine Park)

Facilities

Toilets

Carpark

Need to know

Whisky Bay (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Wilsons Promontory Marine 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 bicycles
No dogs, cats, pets allowed
No firearms allowed
No generators
No fires permitted
No drones without a permit
No horses

Warnings

Water hazards
Rough Surf

Strong currents

Submerged obstacles
Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks
Other warnings
Unpatrolled area

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.

Closure - Little Oberon Bay walking track (Norman Point to Oberon Bay)

Little Oberon Bay walking track is closed between Norman Point and Oberon Bay until further notice while track maintenance works are completed. Oberon Bay Campsite is only accessible via Telegraph Saddle.

Stockyard Campground Closed

Stockyard Campground closed to campers. Bookings for camping at Tidal River can be made online.

Park Closure - Sunday 13th August, 5pm to Friday 18th August, 8am 2023

Wilsons Promontory National Park will be closed between 5pm Sunday 13th August and 8am Friday 18th August 2023 to undertake park management and conservation programs.

Ground shooting operations targeting deer

Ground control operations targeting deer will be undertaken in these Parks and Reserves from December 2022 to December 2023. These areas will remain open to visitors during operations.

Alpine National Park (Bogong High Plains, Mount Bogong, Dinner Plain, Dargo High Plains, Foothills and Southern Alps)

Buchan Caves Reserve

Burrowa-Pine Mountain

Cape Conran Coastal Park

Cape Liptrap Coastal Park

Cabbage Tree Creek Flora Reserve

Errinundra National Park

Lake Tyers State Park

Lakes National Park

Baw Baw National Park

Mount Buffalo National Park

Mount Mittamatite Regional Park

Mount Mitta Mitta Flora Reserve

Mount Lawson State Park

Mount Granya State Park

Mountain Creek Education Area

Pheasant Creek Flora Reserve

Wabba Wilderness Park

Wilsons Promontory National Park

For more information about deer control to protect biodiversity, please visit this link.