Wilsons Promontory Southern Circuit
About this walking route
Wilsons Promontory's Southern Circuit is a rewarding 60 km loop tracing the peninsula's wild southern edge. Over 3–4 days, you'll traverse heathland and eucalypt forest, drop to pristine white-sand beaches at Sealers Cove and Refuge Cove, and walk beneath the iconic Wilsons Prom Lighthouse. Granite outcrops, rocky ridges and coastal scenery dominate; the track is well-marked but exposed and demanding in places. This is a quintessential Southeast Australian coastal walk combining beach camping, granite country and genuine remoteness within reach of Melbourne.
Highlights
- Sealers Cove and Refuge Cove white-sand beaches
- Wilsons Prom Lighthouse and southern tip views
- Granite ridge-line traverses and rock scrambles
- Oberon Bay coastal vistas and forest sections
- Abundant birdlife and seal colonies offshore
What to expect
Mostly well-formed track with granite scrambles, creek crossings and steep descents to coves. Terrain shifts from dry heathland and forest to exposed ridges and soft sand. Coastal weather is changeable—wind, rain and sudden cold are common even in summer. You'll camp on beaches with ocean views; daylight hiking is 5–7 hours. Moderately fit walkers manage it, but navigation and pack weight matter on rougher sections.
Good to know
Walk October–April; winter storms make it unsafe. Permits and camping fees apply—book ahead with Parks Victoria. Water is scarce; carry capacity or cache supplies. Sealers Cove and Refuge Cove have designated camp areas. No huts; bring a tent. Tides affect some beach sections—check tide times. Leave nothing, pack all rubbish. Respect the landscape; this is a popular but remote corner and fragile.