wilsons promontory
Submitted: Saturday, Dec 22, 2012 at 23:01
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katz78
We are looking at going to wilsons promontory sometime next year and we would like to know if you can 4wd around wilsons promontory good
camping areas and if you need permits. When is it peak season down there so we can avoid crowds if possible.
Reply By: Member - MUZBRY(Vic) - Sunday, Dec 23, 2012 at 08:29
Sunday, Dec 23, 2012 at 08:29
Gday
Go when there are no school hollidays, ring and make a booking, and
walking tracks only.
Have a nice Christmas .
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Reply By: Bushranger1 - Sunday, Dec 23, 2012 at 09:05
Sunday, Dec 23, 2012 at 09:05
G'day,
As already mentioned all 4wd
tracks closed to the public.
Pretty formal
camping area with the lot & very busy in holidays. If you're into overnight Backpack
camping there are some lovely spots that are walk in only. It's a very scenic
park & worth the trip.
I actually like to go there mid winter with good waterproof gear on & walk the beaches in the wild weather. Not great for
camping though then.
Here is a link for you.
The Prom
Cheers
Stu
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Follow Up By: katz78 - Sunday, Dec 23, 2012 at 14:31
Sunday, Dec 23, 2012 at 14:31
Hi thanks for the reply we had a look at the website and noticed that a lot of
camping down the south is walk in only so where do you leave your vehicle and can you buy a pass for those areas. It definately looks beautiful and hope my kids can do all that walking.
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Follow Up By: Bushranger1 - Sunday, Dec 23, 2012 at 15:35
Sunday, Dec 23, 2012 at 15:35
Yep you can leave your vehicle near the
visitor centre where you buy your overnight permits.
The overnight walks tend to go over a number of ridges & mountains so bear in mind they can be tiring carrying all your gear so don't push for too many Km's each day.
If you haven't done overnight walks before plan your menu & stick to it so the food lasts out.
Enjoy, it's a lovely part of the country. You won't be disappointed but take your time & don't make it a marathon.
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Reply By: KSV - Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 at 15:51
Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 at 15:51
IMHO most overrated, incredibly restricted, overcrowded and over-regulated place. Been there once and never again. Over X-mas you have to book in advance (think April-May), you only can book in lots of weeks only (they do not care if your schedule going over weekend and they will tell you try to book two weeks) and if too many booking (common) then they do some kind of lottery. Good luck with that. Though if you brave enough over winter it almost empty, scenery is still nice and you can easy book walking track for you (yep, need to be booked as
well). Though no campfire. Did I told you that I been here, done that and decided that it is enough for rest of my life?
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