Refuge Cove to Little Waterloo Bay Walking Track (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

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Refuge Cove to Little Waterloo Bay Walking Track (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

The trail to Little Waterloo Bay leaves Refuge Cove Camping Area before steeply climbing around a rocky headland, through stringybark eucalypt forest. A short detour to Kersops Peak provides a good opportunity for a break before descending to North Waterloo Bay.
Continue to southern end of the beach and follow the trail over the granite headland to Little Waterloo Bay. This Grade 4 trail has steep rocky sections and uneven surfaces and is 6.4km, 2 hours one way.
For overnight stays, advanced bookings are required. Toilets and untreated water are available at Refuge Cove and Little Waterloo Bay Camping Areas. Treat or boil water before use.

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Refuge Cove to Little Waterloo Bay Walking Track (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

Need to know

Refuge Cove to Little Waterloo Bay Walking Track (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)

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

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

No generators
No drones without a permit
Fees apply
No firearms allowed
No vehicles
No bicycles
No dogs, cats, pets allowed
No fires permitted
No horses

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Slippery rocks

Uneven ground
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Water hazards
Rough Surf
Animals and pests
Beware European wasps

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

Stockyard Campground Closed

Stockyard Campground closed to campers. Bookings for camping at Tidal River can be made online.

Closure - Little Oberon Bay walking track (Norman Beach to Oberon Bay)

Little Oberon Bay walking track is closed between Norman Beach and Oberon Bay, until further notice while track maintenance works are completed. Oberon Bay Campsite is only accessible via Telegraph Saddle.

Park Closure - Sunday 13th August, 5pm to Friday 18th August, 8am 2023

Wilsons Promontory National Park will be closed between 5pm Sunday 13th August and 8am Friday 18th August 2023 to undertake park management and conservation programs.

Mt Oberon Walking Track planned closure 1st to 12th May 2023

The Mt Oberon Walking Track will be closed from Monday 1st to Friday 12th of May for road works to repair storm damage. Mt Oberon summit will not be accessible during this period.