South Point, Wilsons Promontory.
Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 21, 2010 at 22:50
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Thinking of heading to South Point, Wilsons Promontry.
What is the access like there? by road or foot.
Cheers
Richard
Reply By: wendys - Tuesday, Dec 21, 2010 at 23:28
Tuesday, Dec 21, 2010 at 23:28
The bitumen access road to Wilsons Prom goes to
Tidal River township, and a side road from near there goes a few km to a
carpark below Mt
Oberon. Beyond these points, everything is walking access only. By South Point, do you mean south to the Lighthouse? That is a walk that most people take at least 2 days to do - from memory, about 25km, each way.
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Follow Up By: Sigmund - Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010 at 11:48
Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010 at 11:48
Lighthouse is on S.E. point.
Sth Point is a detour and you could walk it along with the Lighthouse on an overnighter from
Tidal River.
Camp at Roaring Meg from memory.
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Follow Up By: TerraFirma - Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010 at 11:55
Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010 at 11:55
Yeah that sounds about right Wendys. It is a long hike. It is an 18KM walk to the lighthouse, never done it, but pass by boat all the time. Refuge Cove is very pretty place, I have attached the official Parks Vic Map Reference with all the distances and track info.
Parks Vic PDF Maps & Guide
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Follow Up By: Sigmund - Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010 at 12:26
Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010 at 12:26
In younger days I did the Lighthouse to the Telegraph Saddle car
park in a day, and it was hot, hard and boring.
To get the most out of a walking visit, I'd recommend you do a loop, following the track on the Eastern side along with the track down the middle. 3 nights.
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Reply By: Member - Teege (NSW) - Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010 at 15:43
Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010 at 15:43
Richard
South Point is the southernmost point of mainland OZ. It is only accessible on foot. It is about a 15km detour on the walk to the
Wilson's Prom lighthouse. The lighthouse walk itself is 18k's each way. It traverses a number of long and hard climbs. If you are a competent bushwalker, not a problem. But It nearly killed me (62 at the time and I thought reasonably fit). The tracks/roads are
well formed and maintained. It is necessary to carry all your food with you for the trip. Overnight accommodation is available at the light house but has to be booked in advance.
teege
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