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Wilsons Promontory Adventure: Hikes, Views, Wildlife
4.9
79 Ratings
Southbank
Embark on a Wilsons Promontory hiking day tour from Melbourne and explore the stunning Big Drift sand dunes and Mt Oberon for breathtaking coastal views. Don’t miss the chance to visit Squeaky Beach and encounter native wildlife!
Embark on a Wilsons Promontory hiking day tour from Melbourne and explore the stunning Big Drift sand dunes and Mt Oberon for breathtaking coastal views. Don’t miss the chance to visit Squeaky Beach and encounter native wildlife!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Big Drift - “The Big Drift” Wilsons Promontory sand dunes. An out of this world and inescapable view that can be often over-looked.
- Mt Oberon Summit Walk - A 6.8 km return journey to the famous Mt Oberon. From the summit, you will experience arguably the best coastal views in Victoria.
- Squeaky Beach - Here you can wander on the…
- Big Drift - “The Big Drift” Wilsons Promontory sand dunes. An out of this world and inescapable view that can be often over-looked.
- Mt Oberon Summit Walk - A 6.8 km return journey to the famous Mt Oberon. From the summit, you will experience arguably the best coastal views in Victoria.
- Squeaky Beach - Here you can wander on the incredibly white rounded grains of quartz which make a squeaking sound giving this popular local beach its name.
- Wilsons Promontory National Park - Discover coastal views, white sands and impressive mountain views at Wilson’s Prom.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Entrance to Wilsons Promontory National Park
- Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 2 x easy to moderate hikes with a total distance of 12 km
- Rain Ponchos & First Aid
- Plenty of chances to spot emu, koalas, wombats and wallabies
- Snacks
- Entrance to Wilsons Promontory National Park
- Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 2 x easy to moderate hikes with a total distance of 12 km
- Rain Ponchos & First Aid
- Plenty of chances to spot emu, koalas, wombats and wallabies
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Cash or credit card for lunch (around $25)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Cash or credit card for lunch (around $25)
Additional Information
We arrive at Wilsons Prom and embark on our first hike for the day which takes us through beautiful terrain and emerges to the vastness of “The Big Drift” Wilsons Promontory sand dunes. An out of this world and inescapable view that can be often overlooked.
Once we return we will take a small drive to the general store for some lunch. Next, it’s time for…
We arrive at Wilsons Prom and embark on our first hike for the day which takes us through beautiful terrain and emerges to the vastness of “The Big Drift” Wilsons Promontory sand dunes. An out of this world and inescapable view that can be often overlooked.
Once we return we will take a small drive to the general store for some lunch. Next, it’s time for our second hike of the day, a 7.8 km return journey to the famous Mt Oberon. From the summit, you will experience arguably the best coastal views in Victoria.
Our next stop is one of our favourites, Squeaky Beach. Here you can wander on the incredibly white rounded grains of quartz which make a squeaking sound giving this popular local beach its name.
Finally, as we are departing the National Park, we will make a stop to see our native furry friends. There is a high chance you’ll see Wombats, Emus, Kangaroos and Wallabies going about their daily business.
- Comfortable trainers or hiking boots
- Water Bottle (1L)
- Cash or credit card for lunch (around $25)
- Warm layers just in case
- Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat
- Swimsuit & a towel for a swim in the ocean (summer months)
- Good vibes
Location
Hamer Hall
Saint Kilda Road
100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Melbourne - (Undercover taxi rank located on St Kilda Road between Hamer Hall & the Arts Centre).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(79 Ratings)
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Gaussiran
Nov 13, 2024
Super hiking's day - A very beautiful day with Andrew!
The hiking spots were amazing!
We have also viewed kangouroos, wombats, emus: fantastic :)
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Firah_j
Oct 28, 2024
Wilsons Promontory Hiking Day Tour - I recently signed up for the Wilsons Promontory hike, and wow, what an adventure! If you’re looking for a fun day out in nature, this is the tour for you!
Our guide, Curtis, was absolutely fantastic—so friendly, patient, and super knowledgeable about everything we encountered along the way. You could really tell he loves what he does!
As beginner hikers, we were a bit nervous at first, but Curtis made sure we all felt comfortable and included. He was always checking in on us, which really put our minds at ease. The trails were breathtaking, and the fresh, clean air was such a welcome change from the city hustle. I couldn’t get enough of the stunning views!
The whole vibe of the tour was just amazing—great company, laughter, and plenty of encouragement.
If you’re considering this tour, do it! You’ll have a blast and create some fantastic memories. I can’t recommend it enough! 🌿
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Calen
Oct 16, 2024
Wombats & gorgeous views - I had an awesome time hiking through Wilsons Prom! Our guide was Andrew, and he told us all about the area and also suggested some other things to check out in Melbourne based on our interests.
Wilsons Prom is spectacular! We visited the sand dunes, hiked up Mt Oberon (which had a gorgeous view), and visited Squeaky Beach (beautiful!).
We saw a wallaby, kangaroos, wombats, and baby emus. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience! I definitely want to return in the future and go on another hiking trip
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Raquel_v
Oct 5, 2024
Awesome - Hi, our experience were amazing. We saw emurs, wombat, wallabies, kangaroos and different species of birds in stunning landscapes. The tour guide is nice and very professional.
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Carlottaisabellao
Oct 4, 2024
Wilson's prom - This is the best tour I had in Melbourne! Mark and Dino were fantastic guides—so knowledgeable and engaging. The hikes were incredible, and the views at the end made every step worth it. Plus, the chance to see so much wildlife was an unforgettable bonus!
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Wendy_s
Aug 15, 2024
If you like hiking this is your tour! It delivers! - This tour delivered. Taking to the trail hiking Mount Oberon with the reward of that view was so good! Exploring the Big Drift that just appears from nowhere and the beautiful pristine beaches and lichen covered boulders was the icing on the cake. Wildlife in abundance with kangaroos, wallabies, emu and wombats. It's a great small group tour, excellent guide, comfortable van (great driving from our guide). I absolutely loved it!
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Dream28797115338
Aug 2, 2024
The Best Trip I Ever Had - This is the most amazing trip I’ve ever had👍👍👍! Definitely worth your money and time! It’s my first time to pat(actually hug) a wild wombat in Melbourne!🤩🤩 I have been longing this for a longtime. Our tour guide Mark( he has a toy dog Dino) is so knowledgeable and thoughtful♥️ He really take cares of everyone and try to make friends with us from heart♥️. He knows so well about the history, vegetation and animals about Melbourne. I really leant a lot. We form a small group of 8 people. This is much more better than the big tour group I use to have. And the view in Wilson Promontory is stunning!🤩 We walked pass the ocean, beach, hills and desert. We also get so close to the wild animals including wombats, kangaroos 🦘🦘 and wallabies! This is an unforgettable experience in my life!🥰🥰🥰
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Traveller0112358
Jul 29, 2024
Best day tour out of Melbourne. If you only have one day do this. - This is a really great trip. Most important to note is that "small group" really means small - max 8 people. Another small group tour we went on was 28 people on a mid-sized coach and completely different. Wilson's Prom should be on the top 10 list for any visitor to Australia. We saw so many animals and the hikes themselves aren't too taxing but give great views of the varied landscapes. The guide was very knowledgeable and in such a small group it was easy to ensure everyone's needs were met and the guide/driver was able to join us and point out wildlife rather than having to wait with the coach. The minibus means that you aren't restricted by where a coach can go and every seat has good views - you don't necessarily need a window seat. It's a long day but not excessive (less than 12 hours) - most of the time is spent on activities, (so few people means comfort stops can be brief), and overall it felt like a really well thought out day trip.
Sadly they don't run all their tours every day so we weren't able to do the Great Ocean Rd with them due to our schedule.
I'd recommend taking your own food but there are sufficient opportunities to buy whatever you need. Source your own morning coffee before you leave.
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Phumiphat_p
May 5, 2024
Excellent - It was a memorable trip. The group was small as claimed, with no more than 9 participants. So, everyone could get to know one another while enjoying the experience.
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Wendy_k
Apr 25, 2024
Great day, lovely walk - Had a lovely walk up Mt Bishop, walked on squeaky beach and saw a wombat in the wild, long drive, but a great day. Thanks
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