Wilsons Promontory day tour from  Melbourne

Wilsons Promontory National Park is arguably the most spectacularly beautiful slice of coastal wilderness in Australia. From the open plains teeming with wildlife to rugged mountain ranges plunging in to the sea, "The Prom", as she is affectionately known has a profound effect on the senses.

Tour inclusions and highlights:

• Small group max 10 in a comfortable and spacious Mercedes minibus

• Morning coffee and delicious light brunch at Moos of Meeniyan, our favourite cafe in Gippsland.

• Delicious gourmet picnic lunch

• Lots of spectacular hiking in pure nature

• Stunning scenery and beautiful wild beaches

• Swimming at Tidal River

• Abundant wildlife in the wild

• Highly experienced and accredited field guide with extensive knowledge of the natural environment.

Tour itinerary:

We begin with hotel pick ups in Melbourne CBD at 6.40am and our tour departs  St Pauls Cathedral corner Flinders and Swanston st at 7am in our Mercedes 12 seat mini coach.  As soon as we shed the city boundaries you’ll start to see the green and sometimes gold hills of Gippsland.  This is lush farming country, full of dairy-rich treats, big skies and stunning backdrops.

On our Prom Coast sojourn, we head south through Gippsland stopping at the delightful village of Meeniyan at around 9am for a delicious morning tea at our favourite Gippsland café restaurant.

Back on the road and refreshed we head toward the entry point of the National Park. Shortly after entering the park the opportunity to see wildlife in the wild becomes very real. The plains leading up to the mountain range are abundant with kangaroos, emus, wombats, echidnas and sometimes koalas. We make our way to the Tidal River area where we step out of the vehicle and into the wild beauty of The Prom. You will have a range of bushwalking options available to you from short walks around the Tidal River area to a climb to the summit of Mt Oberon. 

A one hour climb on Mt Oberon or the neighboring Mt Bishop and you will capture the breathtaking views of the ocean and outlying islands from the summit.  For those who prefer a more relaxing walk, a stroll through the Lilly Pilly rainforest is a pleasant experience with a variety of forest environments and lovely coastal views.

After enjoying a delicious well earned lunch of locally grown and sourced ingredients we explore some of the stunning beaches on offer, a meander along the edge of the tranquil Tidal River or perhaps a swim in the perfect waters of Norman Bay. There is something here for every taste and every level of fitness.

After a day spent enjoying this stunning wilderness paradise we know you will not want to leave. You will have looked down upon spectacular views , walked through lush forests and enjoyed the quiet stillness of secluded beaches and peaceful still estuaries. Your tour host will be serving a cup of tea or coffee and a delicious snack in the late afternoon  to prepare you for the journey back to Melbourne. We aim to return you to your accommodation by approximately 7.30pm. 

Photos courtesy of Destination Gippsland

wilsons promontory cruise

Book your Wilsons Promontory cruise at the same time and let us arrange it all for you.

This cruise experience is offered by Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, a leader in sustainable ecotourism in Australia. These ultra quiet and super low emissions amphibious craft will take you to spectacular granite islands, untouched coastline and a marine wildlife experience that is hard to forget.

wildlife viewing

Wilsons Prom is famous for it’s wombats. The wombats are everywhere and not particularly shy of humans giving us great photo opportunities.

Emus are regularly spottted on the Vereker plain as are kangaroos and wallabies. A short walkaway from the road usually produces excellent viewing opportunities.

Emus foraging on Vereker Plain