2. Set Up Camp at Tidal River

If you’re camping, you want to get in early to find yourself a nice camping spot on flat ground, sheltered from the wind amongst the trees. There’s nothing like coming back after a long day to your bed already made. Grab yourself a bite to eat and pack some snacks for the next leg. If you’re staying in a cabin, check in is at 2pm. If you’ve brought a campervan there are two official designated campsites. You can find a little more information about the campsites here.

Tidal River has over 400 individual campsites both powered and unpowered so you can generally afford to be fussy with your exact location. Don’t be too picky though as you can easily waste a lot of time finding the perfect position! Tidal River also has great bathroom facilities including hot water, as well as laundry facilities, dishwashing areas and an outdoor cinema in the summer evenings.

3. Feel the Pristine White Sand Between Your Toes at Squeaky Beach

Winter or summer, you’ll have fun at Squeaky Beach. The round granite particles are so fine they squeak when you walk through the dry sand, hence the name! Embrace your inner child and have some fun! Fly a kite, go for a swim or explore the rocks. If you prefer a more peaceful time then bring a book and find a quiet space all to yourself to enjoy. At the north end of the beach, you’ll find giant orange granite boulders sitting steadily in the sand contrasting against the pure turquoise water of the ocean.

Squeaky Beach is accessible from Lilly Pilly Gully carpark, Picnic Bay and Tidal River via foot.

4. See the best view of the sunset from Oberon Lookout

The walk to Oberon Lookout is a gradual incline on the gravel management vehicle track and will take about an hour. Make sure you find out what time sunset will be at www.timeanddate.com. The start of the track is at the Telegraph Saddle car park. Once you reach the top, find a comfortable spot on the rocks and soak up the view. There is a chance you’ll be inside the clouds so bring an extra layer. Bonus points if you pack a picnic to keep you going until dinner. From the top, you can find panoramic views of Tidal River, the various scattered islands just offshore, and the sun setting in the perfect spot over the horizon.

Even in Summer, this peak can get windy and cold, especially if the clouds are hanging low. The Prom it gets very dark very quickly, so take a torch with you.

On weekends from November to April during the day there is a free shuttle bus to the car park as the road is closed off.

5. Grab a Blanket and look for shooting stars at Norman Beach

After cooking a nice meal back at camp, grab a blanket and take the short walk from the campsite down to Norman Beach, find a spot on the sand and take in the sights. Keep an eye out for wombats along the way. Wilsons Prom is a dark sky area as artificial light is scarce. The stars here are some of the brightest you’ll see in Victoria. Download the SkyView app so you can locate the different constellations.

6. Hike towards Growler Creek until you’re hungry

After a good night’s rest, pack up camp and leave the car in the Norman Beach car park. Walk from East to West down the whole stretch of Norman Beach. If the tide is out you may get to witness the thousands of tiny purple crabs scuttling along the sand trying to find something to eat. Walk towards them and they’ll quickly dig a hole to escape, then look behind you to see them all reappear again.

The walk to Grower Creek is around 6km and will take you approx. 1.5-2 hours one way. The creek is a picturesque lunch location but not so sheltered on a windy day. When walking keep an eye out for snakes as they like to warm up on the path and nearby rocks in the sun.