Wilsons Promontory, 'The Prom' for short, is the southern tip of mainland Australia and one of Victoria's most popular national parks: white beaches between granite boulders, wombats at the campsite and walking tracks across the whole peninsula. Here you'll find all the checked spots from our map with tips.
You can only reach The Prom by car, about three hours from Melbourne. Public transport doesn't go into the park. The only settlement in the park is Tidal River, with a campsite, shop and visitor centre. Fill up and do bigger shopping beforehand in Foster.
It's warmest in summer from December to March, when Norman Beach is patrolled — though the water stays cool. Spring and autumn are ideal for hiking. In the summer holidays, campsites at Tidal River are allocated by ballot.
A beach campsite reachable only on foot via the walking tracks — for multi-day hikes across the peninsula. Book in advance through Parks Victoria.
The beach right by the Tidal River campsite is patrolled by lifeguards in summer. The water stays cool even in summer, but the bay is sheltered.
The white quartz sand squeaks when you walk — hence the name. Round granite boulders frame the beach and glow orange in the late afternoon. Cold water and currents make it more for looking than swimming.
From the summit above Tidal River you look over the whole peninsula with its bays and islands. From Telegraph Saddle it's about two hours return. Most beautiful at sunrise.
A large dune field at the park entrance, just a short walk from the car park. Most beautiful at sunset. In summer the sand gets hot — keep your shoes on.
The only settlement in the park, with a campsite, shop and visitor centre, right on the beach. In the evening wombats come out of the bush, plus emus and kangaroos around the grounds. Don't feed the wombats. In the holidays the campsite is booked out months ahead; in summer sites are allocated by ballot.
The only shop in the park, with simple snacks and basic groceries. Prices are higher — better to buy supplies beforehand in Foster.
Only by car, about three hours from Melbourne. Public transport doesn't go into the park.
In the off-season, often yes. In the summer holidays sites are allocated by ballot; in other holidays they're booked out months ahead.
In the evening at the Tidal River campsite, along with emus and kangaroos.
All spots on the Wilsons Promontory map. Nearby: Phillip Island and Melbourne.
Updated September 2026. Checked against official sources and operator websites. Prices, opening hours and seasons change — check before you go.