Wilsons Promontory National Park Overnight hikes – Northern wilderness A challenging walk, even for experienced hikers, the Prom’s remote northern wilderness rewards hikers with secluded beaches, spectacular views and abundant wildlife. Getting there Help us look after the northern wilderness Wilsons Promontory National Park is approximately three hours All plants, animals, other natural features and cultural sites are drive from Melbourne. Follow Monash Freeway (M1) to join South protected and must not be disturbed or removed. Gippsland Freeway (M420/A440) to Meeniyan. Take Meeniyan‐ Where possible, stay on walking tracks to avoid getting lost or Promontory Road (C444) to Wilsons Promontory entrance. spreading Cinnamon Fungus. This waterborn disease kills native From the entrance, the turn off to Five Mile Road is 10 minutes drive flora and can be carried to new areas on the soles of your shoes. south. Tidal River is a further 20 minutes drive. Please drive carefully Feeding wildlife is bad for their health. It is an offence to feed or and look out for wildlife. Avoid driving between dusk and dawn. leave food where it is accessible to wildlife. Penalties apply. There is no fuel at Tidal River. The closest fuel outlet is at Yanakie. Fishing and the taking of shellfish or crustaceans is not permitted from the shore or waters within Corner Inlet Marine National Bookings and permits Park. Bait collection is not permitted anywhere in the park. Advance booking is required. Hikers walking between Lower Barry Creek and Five Mile Beach must fill out a Hiker Self Assessment Form Be prepared and stay safe before a hiking permit is issued. To book and for further We recommend all visitors to the park have Ambulance Services information, call 03 8427 2122. membership or insurance covering the cost of ambulance transport. Overnight hikers must undertake a hiker self‐assessment and obtain Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering parks a permit at Tidal River Visitor Centre before commencing their walk. and forests during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of The permit must be carried at all times, while completing the hike. forecast weather conditions. Wilsons Promontory National Park is in Upon your return, permits must be deposited in the permit boxes the West and South Gippsland fire district. Check the Fire Danger located at Five Mile car park or outside the Park Entrance Station. Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call This system informs rangers of your safe return. the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226. Boat users require a permit if camping at Tin Mine Cove overnight. Fires (including campfires and solid fuel barbecues) are not A maximum of two consecutive nights at each of the camp areas in permitted in Wilsons Promontory National Park at any time. On days the Northern Wilderness is permitted. Maximum group size is six of Total Fire Ban, gas or liquid fuel camp stoves are not permitted at people. overnight hiking campsites, even in tents. On Code Red Fire Danger Rating days the park will be closed for When hiking the northern wilderness: public safety. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning. Check the latest conditions at www.parks.vic.gov.au The northern section of Wilsons Promontory National Park is a or by calling 13 1963. For further information refer to the Wilsons remote wilderness zone with few facilities. Some track sections Promontory National Park Code Red Fire Danger Closure fact sheet. are marked with flagging tape only. Other sections are undefined. Hikers must have significant experience in off‐track navigation. Know first aid and carry a first aid kit. Ensure you are equipped for In an emergency all weather conditions and pack additional supplies in case of an If you require emergency assistance phone 000 for Police, Fire or emergency. Ambulance Services. Carry sufficient drinking water and know how to treat water safe For park related emergencies only (fire, accident/injury, injured for drinking. Untreated creek water may be available at some wildlife, significant disturbance and critical maintenance issues), campsites in the Northern Wilderness. Supply is not guaranteed. contact the Park Duty Officer (24 hours) on 1300 247 594. Please carry out all food scraps and rubbish. Mobile phone coverage is unreliable within the national park. Toilets are not provided at any of the camp areas in the Northern Wilderness. Bury all waste and toilet paper at least 15cm deep You may become aware of an emergency or be notified of an and at least 100 metres from campsites and watercourses. Mix emergency situation by Police or Parks Victoria staff. If immediately waste with soil to aid decomposition and discourage animals. accessible, collect sunscreen, water, suitable clothing and a torch. Walk completion times may vary significantly depending on Calmly make your way to the nearest Emergency Assembly Area weather, fitness and experience. marked on the map. Wait at the Assembly Area for further Northern hikes are Graded Level 5 under the Australian Walking instructions from Parks Victoria staff or Police. Track Grading System, based on the most difficult sections. Parks Victoria Phone 13 1963 www.parks.vic.gov.au Wilsons Promontory National Park Northern Overnight Hikes Corner Inlet Marine National Park Duck Point Shallow Inlet M Corner Inlet Marine and Coastal Park E Yanakie P E MT HUNTER R N Marine and Coastal Park O I Tin Mine Cove 347M M Y A O D N R 1 N 4. Y 5 k T E m O L , Shallow Inlet 6- R O 7 F Y ho u R rs D Hiker Self Assessment Required. From Lower Barry Creek to Corner Inlet MT MARGARET Lighthouse Point RD 218M R Park Entrance Johnny Souey Cove the track is Marine National Park A L IL poorly dened, and passes through M Long dense heath with multiple creek Island crossings up to 1.5 metres deep. Three Mile Beach hours Big Drift , 4-6 The Stockyards km 1.5 MT ROUNDBACK 1 316M Three Mile Point s r Millers Landing u o Johnny Souey Cove h Lower 2 WILSONS , s m Barry Creek ur k o 5 h Rabbit . 2 4 , m Island k PROMONTORY rs 3 Five Mile Road 5.2 km hou , 1. 5 1 km, MT SUGARLOAF Bass Strait 45 mins 98M 12 Cotters Beach .2 k rs D m, 3.5 h ou R E Barry Creek IL M Camp FIVE RD Five Mile Beach Cotters Vereker Outlook Lake VEREKER RANGE Wilsons Promontory Wilsons Promontory National Park Tasman Sea Marine Park Prom Wildlife Walk Five Mile Beach Shellback Island MT VEREKER 586M Darby Beach Darby River Carpark Parking Camping Emergency Darby Sealed road Wilsons Promontory National Park assembly area River Information Tongue PointTrailer camping Unsealed road Marine Fairy Cove No fishing LATROBENarional Park RANGE Toilets Fuel No spearfishing Walking track Marine Park and Darby Saddle Coastal Reserve Whiskey Bay Carpark MT LATROBE Walking track Picnic area Distance marker 754M No shell/crab Mt Bishop collecting Lookout Cafe Tidal River Sealers Cove www.parks.vic.gov.au Picnic Bay Carpark Disclaimer: Parks Victoria does not guarantee that this data is without flaw of any kind and therefore disclaims all Lilly Pilly Gully Carpark 0 2 319M 4 6 8 Kilometres liability which may arise from you relying on this information. 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