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    Wilsons Promontory: West to East   A VARIANT OF THE SOUTHERN CIRCUIT

    Jun 03, 2018 5 minutes
    Words and Photos: CATHERINE GIRAUD-KINLEY

    The granite mountain range of Wilsons Promontory rises imposingly from the Yanakie plains in South Gippsland, its highest peaks reaching 700_metres above sea level, and overlooking Bass Strait. And while Wilsons Promontory became a National Park in 1908, it has always been an area of unique, Australian wilderness heritage (despite its longstanding popularity with Victorians, especially in summer). Even at that time of year, if you walk just a short distance from Norman Beach and Squeaky Beach, too close to Tidal River’s campsites and cabins, you will marvel at the splendour of its wild landscapes.

    GETTING THERE

    Wilsons Promontory is a 2.5-hour drive from Melbourne, in South Gippsland. It’s possible to drive from the city and begin hiking ‘The Prom’ the same day, or stay in Tidal

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