Wilsons Promontory hiking tour: Mt Oberon & wildlife

Climb to the best coastal views in Victoria, then walk where the wildlife roams

A full-day hiking tour of Wilsons Promontory with a small group (4–11 guests) covers two main hikes totaling 12 km, a stop at Squeaky Beach, and a wildlife walk through open grassland where kangaroos, emus and wombats are often spotted. The tour includes park entry, an air-conditioned vehicle between hikes, rain ponchos, and a guide in English. You bring lunch money (around $25) and comfortable hiking boots.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiking and wildlife at Wilsons Promontory

• Hike 4km coastal trail to Pillar Point
• Drive to general store for lunch
• Hike 6.8km return to Mt Oberon summit
• Visit Squeaky Beach and explore quartz sands
• Wildlife walk to spot kangaroos and wombats

The experience

You're picked up early and driven to Wilsons Promontory National Park for a 4 km coastal walk from Tidal River to Pillar Point. The track follows the river's edge before climbing to 360-degree views across the bays and beaches. After returning, the group stops at the general store for lunch, then heads to the second hike: a 6.8 km return journey to Mt Oberon. The summit is where the operator says you'll find arguably the best coastal views in Victoria: the payoff for the climb.

On the way out of the park, there's time at Squeaky Beach, where the sand is made of white rounded quartz grains that actually squeak underfoot when you walk on them. The final stop is a relaxed walk through the open plains where wombats, emus, kangaroos and wallabies graze in their natural habitat. This is one of the best places in Victoria to see Australian wildlife up close in the wild without a vehicle between you and them.

The group stays small (between 4 and 11 people), so the pace doesn't rush and the guide can answer questions about the terrain and the animals you're spotting. You'll need moderate fitness for the hikes and comfortable trainers or hiking boots. The operator provides rain ponchos and first aid if you need it. The whole day runs 12 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Park entry to Wilsons Promontory National Park.
• air-conditioned vehicle between the hikes.
• two guided hikes covering 12 km total (4 km to Pillar Point and 6.8 km to Mt Oberon).
• rain ponchos and first aid kit.
• a knowledgeable guide in English.
• and a wildlife walk through the open plains where you can spot kangaroos, emus, wombats and wallabies in their natural habitat.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Hike & Seek

Is this one for you?Book this if you want two substantial hikes in one day with an English-speaking guide in a small group (4–11 people), so you can ask questions about the terrain and wildlife without straining to hear or keep pace.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How hard are the hikes on this Wilsons Promontory tour?

The two hikes are rated easy to moderate. The first walk to Pillar Point is 4 km and follows the river's edge before climbing to views. The second hike to Mt Oberon is 6.8 km return and involves a steeper ascent to the summit, but both are designed for people with a moderate level of fitness rather than experienced mountaineers.

Will I actually see wombats and kangaroos on the wildlife walk?

The wildlife walk through the open plains at the end of the day is where you have a high chance of spotting wombats, emus, kangaroos and wallabies going about their daily business. Wilsons Promontory is one of the best places in Victoria to see Australian wildlife in the wild, though sightings are never guaranteed on any single day.

What makes Squeaky Beach different from other beaches in the area?

Squeaky Beach is covered in incredibly white rounded grains of quartz that make a squeaking sound when you walk on them. That's where the beach gets its name. It's a popular local stop and gives you time to wander the sand and swim in the ocean if you're visiting in summer months.

What's included in the tour price and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes entry to Wilsons Promontory National Park, an air-conditioned vehicle between hikes, rain ponchos, first aid, and a knowledgeable guide. You'll need to bring comfortable hiking boots or trainers, a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat, warm layers, and cash or a credit card for lunch (around $25). If you're swimming at Squeaky Beach in summer, bring a swimsuit and towel.

How long is the whole day and when does it start?

The tour runs 12 hours total from pickup to drop-off. You'll need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point and bring lunch money, as neither hotel pickup nor meals are included in the price.