Just inside the gate

Just inside the gate

Just inside the gate

Just Inside The Gate

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    Just Inside The Gate

    At the very edge of Wilsons Promontory National Park architectural luxury meets wilderness at Just Inside the Gate. Situated just inside the National Park entrance on 97 acres of the most southerly freehold land on mainland Australia. You are invited to come and spend some time relaxing and adventuring on the edge.
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    Just Inside The Gate is a self-catering eco-lodge accommodation past Yanakie and on the border of the national park. Book just the East Wing for up to four people, or the the East and West Wings - the whole house - for up to eight people.

    The two accommodation wings are separated by two independent lounges with a central entrance and purpose designed mud room, perfect for gear storage after a day trekking in the park.

    The bedrooms in each wing enjoy rural, mountain and inlet views, all have luxury bathrooms with solar hot water to provide a great end to each days activities.

    Two guest lounge areas offer the comfort of leather lounges with ceiling fans for summer and the warmth of environmentally friendly gas log fires in winter. Each wing contains a modern kitchen with European appliances and there is an expansive deck, with a gas barbecue, overlooking the national park and bordering farmlands.

    Things to do in the area

     
    A man and woman walk along the top of an enourmous sand dune in the northern part of Wilsons Promontory.

    Big Drift Walk

    Starting at Stockyard Campsite near the park entrance, follow the signposts to the northern flank of Big Drift, an extensive series of inland sand dunes. It’s easy to get lost in Big Drift so be careful to mark your path to find the track out again. There is no beachaccess from Big Drift.
    A couple stop to enjoy the view of the ocean sat upon a granite boulder at Tongue Point.

    Darby River to Tongue Point

    Commencing at the Darby River car park, a sandy track follows Darby River as it winds its way to the coast. The small exposed beach is embraced at each end by rocky headlands. Please stay on the beach and avoid climbing fragile sand dunes
    Family walks together on a coastal track at Wilsons Promontory

    Day walks at the Prom

    There are many walks around the Prom. The walks provide a perfect opportunities to view native wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, emus and wombats as well as some spectacular views.
    Three hikers walk along the beach at Wilson Promontory National Park.

    Wilsons Promontory Northern Overnight Hikes

    Up for more of a challenge? Try the Northern Circuit hiking and camping through the park.

    How to get there

    Just Inside The Gate

    Wilsons Promontory National Park is approximately three hours drive from Melbourne. Follow the Monash Freeway (M1) to join the South Gippsland Freeway (M420/A440) to Meeniyan. Take the Meeniyan- Promontory Road (C444) to the Wilsons Promontory Entrance.
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    When you're there

    No opening hours apply to Wilsons Promontory National Park. While Just Inside The Gate is situated in the northern section of the park, there is ample of fun to be had in the southern section. Download the Wilsons Promontory National Park visitor guide for more information about the park.

    Need to know

    Just Inside The Gate

    Accessibility

    The Wilsons Promontory Visitor Information Centre hires out an all-terrain wheelchair known as a TrailRider. The TrailRiders are free to hire, but must be booked through the information centre. Call on (03) 8427 2122 for more information.

    The TrailRider is motorised and requires a minimum of two people to operate. Four operators are recommended for long trails or walks with significant gradients. The passenger of the TrailRider chair is required to wear a bike helmet when using the chair and visitors are asked to provide their own helmet.

    The level of access to park trails and park beaches will largely depend on fitness of chair operators, ground surface, trail gradients and other factors. The All-terrain wheelchairs available easily disassemble and fit in the back of a station wagon.

    Be prepared and stay safe

    Wilsons Promontory National Park is in the South and West Gippsland fire district. Bushfires can occur during the warmer months. It is your responsibility to check current and forecast weather conditions.

    Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.

    Change of Conditions

    Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      Little Oberon Bay Walking Track (Norman Point to Oberon Bay) Closed

      Little Oberon Walking Track is closed between Norman Point and Oberon Bay until further notice due to significant erosion to the track. 
      Oberon Bay Campsite is only accessible via Telegraph Saddle Walking Track until further notice. 

      Stockyard Campground Closed

      Stockyard Campground closed to campers.  The area remains for access to the Big Drift.  Bookings for camping at Tidal River can be made online.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Planned deer control operations - Eastern Region

      Planned deer control operations - Eastern Region
       
      Deer control operations (ground and aerial) will be carried out across the following parks and reserves between October 2022 and June 2023. 
       
      • Alpine National Park
        • Mount Bogong & Bogong High Plains
        • Dinner Plain/Dargo High Plains
        • Feathertop
        • Foothills and Southern Alps
        • Ingeegoodbee/Tingaringy
      • Buchan Caves Reserve
      • Cabbage Tree Creek Flora Reserve
      • Cape Conran Coastal Park
      • Coopracambra NP
      • Croajingolong NP
      • Errinundra NP
      • Lake Tyers State Park
      • Baw Baw NP
      • Mount Buffalo NP
      • Snowy River NP
      • Upper Murray - Wabba Wilderness, Burrowa Pine NP, Mt Mittamitite
      • Wilsons Prom NP
       
      More information on temporary park closures for aerial shooting operations will be provided in the coming weeks
       
       For more information on deer control to protect native species visit parks.vic.gov.au.

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    The entrance of a cabin in Tidal River at Wilsons Promontory National Park

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