Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
There's an extensive choice of marked walking trails ( Click here ) , taking you through
forests, marshes, valleys of tree ferns, low granite mountains and along beaches lined with
sand dunes. The Parks Victoria office at Tidal River has brochures with details of walks,
from 15-minute strolls to overnight and longer hikes. Even nonwalkers can enjoy some of
the park's beauty, with car park access off the Tidal River road leading to gorgeous
beaches and lookouts. The northern area of the park is much less visited - most walks in
this wilderness area are overnight or longer, and mainly for experienced bushwalkers; per-
mits are required.
Swimming is safe from the gorgeous beaches at Norman Bay (Tidal River) and around the
headland at Squeaky Beach - the ultrafine quartz sand here really does squeak beneath
your feet!
You can hire camping equipment, including tents, stoves, sleeping bags and backpacks,
from Wilsons Prom Hiking Hire (
0400 377 993; www.wilsonspromhikinghire.com.au ; 3670 Prom Rd, Yanakie)
.
TOP PROM WALKS
The Prom's delights are best discovered on foot. From Christmas to the end of January a free shuttle bus operates
between the Tidal River visitors car park and the Telegraph Saddle car park (a nice way to start the Prom Circuit
Walk). Here are six of the best:
Great Prom Walk This is the most popular long-distance hike, a moderate 45km circuit across to Sealers Cove
from Tidal River, down to Refuge Cove, Waterloo Bay, the lighthouse and the return loop back to Tidal River via
Oberon Bay. Allow three days, and coordinate your walks with tide times, as creek crossings can be hazardous.
It's possible to visit or stay at the lighthouse by prior arrangement with the parks office.
Sealers Cove Walk The best overnight hike, this two-day walk starts at Telegraph Saddle and heads down Tele-
graph Track to stay overnight at beautiful Little Waterloo Bay (12km, 4½ hours). The next day walk on to Sealers
Cove via Refuge Cove and return to Telegraph Saddle (24km, 7½ hours).
Lilly Pilly Gully Nature Walk An easy 5km (two-hour) walk through heathland and eucalypt forests, with lots
of wildlife.
Mt Oberon Summit Starting from the Mt Oberon car park, this moderate-to-hard 7km (2½-hour) walk is an ideal
intro to the Prom, with panoramic views from the summit. The free Mt Oberon shuttle bus can take you to the
Telegraph Saddle car park and back.
Little Oberon Bay An easy-to-moderate 8km (three-hour) walk over sand dunes covered in coastal tea trees with
beautiful views over Little Oberon Bay.
Squeaky Beach Nature Walk An easy 5km return stroll through coastal tea trees and banksias to a sensational
white-sand beach.
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