Tidal River Group Lodges

Tidal River Group Lodges

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    Tidal River Group Lodges

    Tidal River is the main visitor hub for Wilsons Promontory National Park with a range of accommodation options to choose from. 
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    The Tidal River Group Lodges are perfect for large families, school groups and tour groups looking to enjoy the picturesque surrounds of Wilsons Promontory National Park. Tidal River has 4 group lodges which can accommodate 12, 24 or 30 people in dormitory rooms with bunk beds.

    Blankets and pillows are supplied, however guests will need bring their own linen and towels. Alternatively, linen and towel hire can be added to the booking. Facilities include a central dining and living area with gas heating and an outdoor barbecue. A fully-equipped kitchen includes a gas stove, microwave and fridges. Two bathrooms with showers and vanity units with separate toilets.

    Things To Do

     
    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.
    A father and mother sit on Squeaky Beach with their daughter in an all terrain accessibility wheelchair.

    Squeaky Beach

    One of the Prom’s iconic locations, the rounded grains of quartz sand make a ’squeak’ when walked on.
    A couple looks on at a Wombat on Wilsons Promontory National Park,

    Tidal River Visitor Centre

    The visitor centre at Tidal River provides information about walking tracks and things to do within the park. The centre is open daily from 9.00am - 4.00pm.

    How to get there

    Tidal River Group Lodges

    Tidal River Group Lodges

    When you're there

    The Tidal River General Store stocks basic supermarket items, as well as a range of souvenirs and camping gear. It also offers takeaway food and drinks. Opening hours vary.

    A free shuttle bus operates between Tidal River and Telegraph Saddle during the summer and Easter holidays and on weekends from November to April. Departure points include the Tidal River Visitor Centre carpark, the overnight hikers carpark (Tidal River) and Telegraph Saddle carpark. Telegraph Saddle carpark is closed to vehicle access when the shuttle bus is in operation.

    Bookings for selected holiday periods

    Advance bookings apply for selected holiday periods for Tidal River camping, including Labour Day weekend (minimum three nights), Easter weekend (minimum four nights) and Melbourne Cup weekend (minimum four nights). During these periods you will be allocated a numbered site.

    A ballot is held for booking Tidal River camping and accommodation (except Wilderness Retreats) for the five weeks from Christmas until late January. Minimum stays apply.

    See further information on ballots and peak season bookings.

    Need to know

    Tidal River Group Lodges

    Accessibility

    Tidal River and Wilsons Prom have many options and resources for people with limited mobility or autism.

    A range of special equipment is available for accommodation at Tidal River to make your stay more comfortable. 

    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

      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.

     
    Two hikers reach the summit of Mount Nelse at Bogong High Plains
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