Gippsland — Wilsons Promontory & the coast
Full day · ~12 hours
A wilderness-coast day to Victoria's southern tip. We drive you down to Wilsons Promontory National Park — Tidal River, the white-quartz sand of Squeaky Beach, and the Mount Oberon or Pillar Point views — through the green dairy country and tree-fern gullies of South Gippsland. Big nature, few crowds, and you in the back the whole way.
Why it's famous
Discover Gippsland.
Wilsons Promontory, known simply as the Prom, is the southernmost tip of mainland Australia and one of Victoria's favourite national parks. Granite headlands, white-sand beaches and clear water meet coastal bushland, with offshore islands scattered along the horizon. It is around three hours' drive from Melbourne, which is why a driver makes the day so much easier.
The Prom is famous for its wildlife. Wombats, kangaroos and emus are often seen around the park, and Tidal River, the main visitor hub, sits beside Norman Beach, a few minutes' walk from the campground, beneath Mount Oberon. Short walks, lookouts and beaches all start close by.
Squeaky Beach is the Prom's signature stop: its fine, rounded quartz sand squeaks with every step, and it is the most photographed beach in the park. The drive down passes through the green farmland of South Gippsland and the town of Meeniyan, the turning point for the Prom.
What you'll see & do
- Coffee stop in Meeniyan or Foster, gateways to the Prom
- Walk the white quartz sand of Squeaky Beach and hear it squeak
- Explore Tidal River, the park's visitor hub, and Norman Beach
- Watch for wombats, kangaroos and emus
- Walk to Pillar Point for views over Squeaky Beach, Norman Bay and the offshore islands
- Climb Mount Oberon for panoramic views of the coastline (fit walkers)
- Swim at Norman Beach, a few minutes' walk from Tidal River
Why you'll love it
- Squeaky Beach — sand that actually squeaks underfoot
- Wilsons Prom: wombats, roos and granite headlands
- Tidal River and Pillar Point lookout
- Victoria's wildest national park, without the 3-hour drive each way yourself
$600 AUD — total. No hidden anything.
One fixed price per vehicle (up to 7 people). Here's exactly what that covers:
- Fixed price in AUDThe price you see is the total — per vehicle, up to 7 people
- No hidden chargesNo booking fees, no card surcharges, no surprises
- Tolls, fuel & parking includedEverything the car needs is in the price
- No driver or waiting chargesYour driver and reasonable waiting are included
- Hotel / home pickup & drop-offDoor-to-door across Melbourne — included free
- FREE airport pickup with any tourBook a tour and we collect you from the airport at no charge
- Pay your wayIn advance or any time before your trip ends — PayID, card or cash
See it on film
Official videos
All abilities access at Wilsons Promontory National Park
Official video · Parks Victoria
A Perfect Day in South Gippsland
Official video · Visit Melbourne
Your day, stop by stop
What we’ll do.
Times are guidance — we adjust on the day to your group’s pace.
Send this itinerary to your group:
- 07
07:00
Pickup from your home
Early start — it's around 2.5 hours southeast to the Prom.
- 09
09:30
Meeniyan or Foster — coffee stop
South Gippsland village break before the park gate.
Meeniyan is a small township with a tree-lined median strip, boutique stores and cafés, known as the turning point for Wilsons Promontory. Foster, about 30 minutes from the park, is the gateway to South Gippsland's natural attractions.
Official website ↗ - 10
10:30
Wilsons Prom — Tidal River
The park hub; visitor centre, river mouth and the start of the short walks.
The main visitor hub of the national park, about 30 km south of the park entrance, with a visitor centre for walking-track information. There is no fuel at Tidal River.
Official website ↗ - 11
11:30
Squeaky Beach
Granite boulders and squeaking white quartz sand — the Prom's signature stop.
White quartz sand that squeaks underfoot, framed by huge granite boulders at either end. Swimming is not recommended due to persistent rips; on busy summer days the park limits vehicle numbers.
Official website ↗ - 13
13:00
Lunch (pack-in or Tidal River)
Limited food in the park — we recommend bringing lunch; we'll advise at booking.
- 14
14:00
Mount Oberon / Pillar Point view
Choose the steep summit walk or the gentler lookout — wide views over the Prom.
The Mount Oberon walk is 6.8 km return (about 2 hours) from Telegraph Saddle to a summit with panoramic views; in peak periods the car park closes and a free shuttle bus runs from Tidal River. Pillar Point is a gentler 3.6 km return walk from Tidal River to granite outcrops overlooking Squeaky Beach and Norman Bay.
Official website ↗ - 15
15:30
Return drive
Comfortable run back through the green hills.
- 18
18:30
Drop-off at home
Door-to-door return.
Getting there
How far is it?
Every numbered stop on one map — shown from the CBD for scale. Your day is door-to-door from your home, we handle all the driving, tolls and parking. Tap the map for Google Maps.
Tickets & bookings
Book your tickets before the day.
Attraction entry isn’t included in the fare — buy it directly from the official sites below (no mark-up, no middleman). Tell us your session times and we’ll plan the driving around them.
Wilsons Promontory — Parks Victoria
Day entry is free — check park alerts before travelling
parks.vic.gov.au
What’s included
- Premium 8-seat MPV for the whole day
- Driver, fuel and all road tolls
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Up to 12 hours from pickup to drop-off
Not included
- Wilsons Promontory park entry / fees where applicable
- Meals and snacks (limited food inside the park)
- Guided commentary (we drive — exploring is yours)
Common questions
Good to know.
- Is there food at Wilsons Prom?
- Only a small general store at Tidal River, often busy. We strongly recommend bringing lunch and water — we'll remind you at booking and stop for supplies on the way down.
- How hard is Mount Oberon?
- It's a steady ~7 km return climb on a management track — doable for most reasonable fitness, around 2 hours. Not keen? Pillar Point and the beaches give you the views with far less effort.
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