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Useful Links
https://bushwalkingvictoria.org.au/walk-safely/
https://bushwalkingvictoria.org.au/bushwalking-newsletter/

Notices

  • Wilsons Prom Walks 5th May to 7th May 3 days
    3 days 20 hours ago

    Deb Kousal - Organiser

    The walks selected are a reflection of ones I have and would like to walk. Many alternate options are a short stroll from the carparks. I have booked a campsite which will hold up to 6 people for the dates. Campsites are available free at Tidal River.
    Also Accommodation in Cabins and larger venues in the Prom available, but they will go quickly. Other accommodations near Wilsons prom are abundant. From the caravan parks to luxurious accommodation.

    Day 1 Monday 5th May
    Meet at Five Mile Rd car park inside the Prom, and have byo lunch. 12 noon
    Walk to Millers Landing ,enjoy old banksia trees and maybe yellow tailed black cockatoos Continue walking to Corner Inlet and coastal swamps and mangroves.  Did ya bring the aerogard? Afternoon tea on the hill on return. Bench seat with expansive of Inlet
    Walk back away from the coast to Vereker lookout for astounding views of the corner inlet. return via loop to car park
    Less than 10 km moderate  grade walk. 3hrs
    Shorter walk option
    Tidal River to Tidal overlook Circuit 3 .6 km

    Off to your accom to get settled or down to the beach.Those who would like to, can meet at Tidal River BBQs behind the second ramp and Norman beach car park. BYO everything you need.

    Day 2  Tuesday 6th May
    Darby River to Darby saddle via Fairy Cove and Sparkes lookout 
    10am  Meet at Darby Saddle car park for  Car shuffle from Darby River car park to Darby saddle walking about 10km one way

     or Looern track and around tidal river estuary around 3km

    Optional  evening meal at Fish creek Hotel or Yanakie Wilsons Prom licenced Pizza.
    Suggestions welcome.

    Day 3 Wednesday 7th May
    Meet at 10am Lilly Pilly gully  Car Park . Walk around loop with  some steep climbing (height 319 m) to Mt Bishop along summit walking track 15, (circuit 7.4 km)
    Option addition
    if you are still game a walk from Tidal River to Little Oberon Bay about 7 km return
    BBQ at Tidal river near second ramp.
    Shorter walk
    Tidal river to squeaky beach 4.2 km coastal views from headland

    Day 4 Thursday 8th May
    Pack up all your cares n woes, your tents vans etc

    10am Meet at Prom Wildlife walk parking area walk across open grasslands
    to view native animals including emus, wombats, kangaroos n wallabies  2.3km
    45 min return.
    Optional
    1.Drive to Cotters Lake car park and walk over often dry.. maybe wet in May?? basin of Cotters Lake to remote windswept stretch of coastline 2.4 km, 1 hr return
    OR
    2. Visit Walkerville on return to see lime kilns and caves, little bays and wonderful rock pools. Good on a clear sunny day.
    Home to a comfy non sandy bed 

    There is nothing over 10 km and other short walks are available.
    Feedback welcome. Information 

Events

  • Progressive Lunch
    Mon, 28th Apr 2025

    The lunch on Monday 28th April is 3 courses

    1) 11.30 Soup (pumpkin, chicken & corn, minestrone) and bread at Nola's at San Remo
    2) 12.15 Mixed Paella (Chicken, Chorizo)  at Dianne's In Newhaven (No prawns added)
    3) 1pm (thereabouts) -cake/slices, tea & coffee at Fiona's in Cape Woolami

    An RSVP text to Christine on 0427 049 384 is required by Anzac Day. Numbers are capped at 35.
    For those who might have dietary needs that we aren't meeting, please bring along your own food. We would still love your company.

    PARKING ARRANGEMENTS:
    If you need to minimise your walk, there is parking at Nola's -  Panorama Drive San Remo.
    The long walkers are to park at Lions Park, Back Beach Rd San Remo for their morning walk and will walk back to their cars from Nola's.

    2) Dianne's -  Park at Newhaven tennis courts and soccer ground, Boys Home Rd and go through Dianne's back gate (eastern side of ground)

    3) Fiona's ( Summerhays Ave Cape Woolami)- if you need to shorten the walk then park in the street, otherwise please park in the carpark adjacent to the Wooli Tavern & shops at Cape Woolami and walk up Vista Drive and turn left into Summerhays Ave, the house is one down from the corner house and is clearly labeled 1.

    This event will proceed even if the weather is inclement. If you are not walking but coming to the lunch then please be mindful of where you park, especially at San Remo as the street isn't designed for lots of cars.