Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bunyip Tours
( 1300 286 947;
www.bunyiptours.com
; tours from $120; Wed & Sun, plus Fri in summer)
Proudly
carbon-neutral, Bunyip Tours offers a one-day guided tour to the Prom from Melbourne,
with the option of staying on another two days to explore by yourself.
BUS TOUR
First Track Adventures
( 03-5634 2761;
www.firsttrack.com.au
)
This Yarragon-based company organises customised
bushwalking, canoeing and abseiling trips to the Prom for individuals and groups. Prices
vary according to group size and activity .
ADVENTURE TOUR
Sleeping
The main accommodation base is at Tidal River, but there are 11 bush-camping (outsta-
tion) areas around the Prom, all with pit or compost toilets, but no other facilities; you
need to carry in your own drinking water. Overnight hikers need camping permits (adult/
child per night $11.30/5.70), which must be booked ahead through Parks Victoria (
Click
For bookings in the Prom's hinterland, try the
Wilsons Prom & Surrounds Accommodation Ser-
vice
(
www.promcountry.com.au
)
.
Tidal River
Situated on Norman Bay and a short walk to a stunning beach, Tidal River is incredibly
popular. Book accommodation well in advance through Parks Victoria (
Click here
)
, espe-
cially for weekends and holidays.
Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages
( Parks Victoria 13 19 63;
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
; 8-bed cottage $90-100, 20-bed cottage $120-134)
These
isolated, heritage-listed 1850s cottages with thick granite walls are a real getaway, at-
tached to a working lightstation on a pimple of land that juts out into the wild ocean. Kick
back after the 19km hike from Tidal River and watch ships or whales passing by. The cot-
tages have shared facilities, including a fully equipped kitchen.
COTTAGE
$
Camp Sites
CAMPGROUND
$
