Waterloo Bay to Lightstation Hike (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Waterloo Bay to Lightstation Hike (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

At the southern end of Waterloo Bay the trail steadily climbs through diverse plant communities to reveal beautiful views of the historic Wilsons Promontory Lightstation and beyond.

This Grade 4 trail has steep sections and is 9.8km, 3 hours one way.

For accomodation at the Lighstation, advanced booking is required. Tank water is available from the Lightstation accomodation.

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Waterloo Bay to Lightstation Hike (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

Waterloo Bay to Lightstation Hike (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, Wilsons Promontory National Park)

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Waterloo Bay to Lightstation Hike (Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area, Wilsons Promontory National 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

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

  • No vehicles
  • No drones without a permit
  • No fishing
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed
  • No camping
  • No bicycles
  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
  • No generators
  • No firearms allowed
  • Fees apply

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery rocks
  • 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 Toilet Block Closed

The Stockyard Toilet Block is closed until further notice. 

Wilsons Promontory Ecological Planned Burns - 6-8 December 2023

Wilsons Promontory National Park
Ecological Planned Burns commencing Wednesday 6 December 2023

Two ecological burns are scheduled to be undertaken in northern areas of Wilsons Promontory National Park commencing:
  • Wednesday 6 December 2023 – Varney’s Grasslands
  • Thursday 7 December 2023 – Vereker Track

Smoke may be visible for 1-3 days and, depending on weather conditions, smoke may drift a long distance from the sites of the planned burns.

All roads and walking tracks within the national park will remain open.

Visit this link to learn more about how we use fire to restore habitat at Wilsons Promontory: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2021/10/13/05/42/using-fire-to-restore-habitat-at-wilsons-prom

For more information contact Tidal River Visitor Centre 03 8427 2122.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Attachments: Information Note - Varneys and Vereker Burns (1,518KB)

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