![]() ![]() Hiking through Wilsons Promontory National Park is the best way to get up close and personal with the park’s natural beauty. There’s sand dunes next to the beach, and it’s generally less crowded than other beaches in the park. It’s a one kilometre walk from the parking lot to the beach. Located furthest from Tidal River Campground, Darby beach is the first beach found when entering Wilsons Promontory National Park. Same as Picnic Bay, the walk to the beach is also 400 m from the car park. It’s not recommended to swim at Whisky Bay specifically, due to its shorter beach and higher waves- averaging at 1.4 m. Whisky bay is nearly beside Picnic Bay, it’s just separated by Leonard Point. Pro tip: get the best squeak by walking on the dry sand, not the wet sand close to the water. Aside from the enchanting sand, there’s incredibly large rocks to check out and even walk on next to the beach. There’s many more beaches on Australia’s east coast to hear the squeaky sand. The squeaky sound is created by a high concentration of silica quartz sand. Squeaky Beach can’t be missed, specifically for hearing the squeak of your feet in the sand. ![]() This is a perfect spot for an afternoon picnic or evening wine and dine on the beach-depending on the wind. It’s also where Tidal River pours into, after supplying the campground. There’s multiple walking paths to the beach, many with cold showers, from the campground and parking lot area. Norman BeachĪccessed by Tidal River campground, Norman Beach is the unofficial private beach to campers. Swimming here is best at the southern end of the beach. A highlight I found at Picnic Bay was exploring the rock pools during low tide, although it was too windy at the time for an actual picnic. This beach is a short walk (400 meters) from the carpark and features cliff side views on the walk. Take precaution before going in for a swim, with or without a board. It’s worth it to mention that many of Wilsons Promontory’s beaches have serious swells, rips and undercurrents, among other hazards. These are all of the beaches accessible at Wilsons Promontory National Park, and what they’re best for. That doesn’t mean they’re not stunning or good for a quick walk. One thing Wilsons Promontory isn’t known for is very swimmable beaches. And on a bike it’s easier to pull over for photos, than it is in a vehicle. It allows for a slower move through the park to see the views, by getting to know the curves of the road. The reason cycling anywhere is a better alternative to driving isn’t just about saving on fuel. Not everyone has the equipment to do this, but if you do, it’s completely worth it. ![]() And that road is the perfect spot for cycling through the park. There’s only one road in and out of Wilsons Promontory National Park. The road through Wilson’s Prom is stunning, both ways. ![]()
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