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Cotters Lake and Beach Access Track (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Wilsons Promontory Marine Park)
This easy Grade 2 walk follows a management track through the often-dry basin of Cotters Lake to Cotters Beach – a wild, windswept stretch of coast (1.1 km and 30 minutes one way).
Wildlife, including kangaroos and emus, are often sighted in this area. There are no facilities at this carpark.
The beach is unpatrolled.
How to get there
Cotters Lake and Beach Access Track (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Wilsons Promontory Marine Park)
Facilities
Need to know
Cotters Lake and Beach Access Track (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Wilsons Promontory Marine Park)
Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Restrictions
- No fires permitted
- No horses
- No dogs, cats, pets allowed
- No camping
- No bicycles
- No generators
- No drones without a permit
- No firearms allowed
- No vehicles
Warnings
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Water hazards
- Strong currents
- Rough Surf
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Animals and pests
- Snakes
Be Prepared
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.
Closure - Little Oberon Bay walking track (Norman Point to Oberon Bay)
Park Closure - Sunday 13th August, 5pm to Friday 18th August, 8am 2023
Stockyard Campground Closed
Stockyard Campground closed to campers. Bookings for camping at Tidal River can be made online.