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Wilson’s Promontory is a hidden gem amongst the many jewels of Victoria, Australia. This picturesque national park is home to many white sand beaches but it is also home to many breathtaking bushwalks. Everyone talks up the Mount Oberon Summit (With good reason, it is stunning) but if you are low on time then here some other walks you should try to prioritize as well. Wilson’s Promontory walks are unbeatable!
Top 5 Wilson’s Promontory Walks (Other than Mount Oberon Summit):
Lilly Pilly Circuit (5.8 km):
Ferns line the boardwalk that you will traverse on this walk through the interior. The walk itself has some uphill but can be completed in about two hours return. Feel free to dart up to Mount Bishop. It is quite lovely up there too.
Why Should You Go?:
Many of the walks in the park are coastal or give you clifftop views. The Lilly Pilly circuit places you in amongst the lush rainforest.
Pillar Point (3.6 km):
This walk can be completed in about 1.5 hours return. The walk itself has some incline and unprotected cliffs.
Why Should You Go?:
Pillar Point will give you stunning views of both Norman and Squeaky Beaches without having to climb a mountain.
Little Oberon Bay (8.2 km) :
While it is a longer walk, 3 hours return, it is a bit more solitary. We went to the Prom during peak season and were amongst the only people walking the track. The path will take you to the southern end of Norman Beach before leading you to magnificent views of the park.
Why Should You Go?:
The walk is quite pleasant and you basically get a beach to yourself for a nice snack.
Prom Wildlife Walk (2.3 km):
It’s only 45 minutes but filled with potential. The open grasslands offer emus, wombats, and kangaroos. We did not find the emus though.
Why Should You Go?:
Who doesn’t love a wombat sighting?
Big Drift (4km):
This trek sets out along what appears to be a farmers field; however, if you persist you will be rewarded with expansive sand dunes. It is not very marked, so take note of where you enter.
Why Should You Go?:
These sand dunes are different from anything else you will see in the park. It feels like stepping out of a rainforest and into a barren desert.
Bushwalk Safety on Wilson’s Promontory Walks:
- Wear closed toe shoes.
- Avoid longer grass. Long grass serves as a bit of a snake haven.
- Stomp occasionally or walk a bit heavy footed. Snakes can feel the vibrations from your feet and will know to avoid you.
- Use a walking stick. At the very least, when used correctly they help conserve energy. We also heard from someone that snakes will occasionally attack the sticks rather than you if you inadvertently make them feel threatened. We do not typically use a walking stick though.
- While it is important to talk about how to protect yourself from a potential snake or spider bite, do not let this scare you off. In four months of being in Australia, we have only come across one snake on a bushwalk and he slithered off in the other direction. You would be remiss to skip out on bushwalks due to fear. Generally, we stomp if we see that the path is narrow and longer grass is beside it. Or jokingly, any time we feel slightly uncomfortable. For more information on snakes check this out.
- Bring lots of sunscreen (Cancer Council is my go-to sunscreen in Australia)
, water, and snacks. Many of these walks do not provide places to stop along the way to replenish your supplies.
- Pick up a reusable bottle.I’ve been using one from Kor for several months now and I love it.
- Stop by the local visitor centres as they may be able to provide you with maps of the trails.
, water, and snacks. Many of these walks do not provide places to stop along the way to replenish your supplies.
What I Never Bushwalk Without:
Wildlife Watch:
The Prom is home to wombats (We saw a mother and a joey in our campsite), emus, and kangaroos. These can all have potential to be spotted on the Prom Wildlife Walk. However, we only saw wombats and kangaroos when we did it.
For more information to plan your visit Wilson’s Promontory, check out this post. Wilson’s Promontory is one of our favourite places in Australia. If you have the time to experience it, then you absolutely must!
Heading to Wilson’s Prom? For more information on where to stay and what else to do, check this out!
What are your favourite Wilson’s Promontory walks?
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