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.

    Camping & accommodation

    Just Inside The Gate is a self-catering eco-lodge accommodation for up to eight people.
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    Need to know

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    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.

    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

      Stockyard Camp - Camping Unavailable

      Due to on-going maintenance issues, Stockyard Campsite is currently not available for overnight camping.
      The area remains open for access to Big Drift.
      All other campsites within Wilsons Promontory National Park remain open.

      Sealers Cove Walking Track Closed

      Sealers Cove Walking Track and Boardwalk is closed between Telegraph Saddle and Sealers Cove until further notice.
      Sealers Cove Campsite is only accessible via Refuge Cove which is a 25km hike from Telegraph Saddle.

      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. 

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Park Closure - Sunday 14 August 5 pm - Friday 19 August 8 am.

      Wilsons Promontory National Park will be closed from 5 pm Sunday 14 to 8 am Friday 19 of August 2022 to undertake park management and conservation programs.

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