Mt Oberon Summit Walk

Welcome to the Mount Oberon Summit Walk, one of the most iconic and rewarding hikes within Wilsons Promontory National Park. Known affectionately as 'The Prom,' this park is the southernmost point of mainland Australia, a rugged…

Our journey begins at Telegraph Saddle, the primary trailhead for several major walks in the park. From here, the path to the southernmost point of the mainland—a staggering 32-kilometer return hike—diverges from our shorter,…

As we continue the steady climb along the gravel track, you will notice the vegetation beginning to change. The tall trees of the lower slopes give way to more stunted, resilient shrubs. …

The final stage of the ascent is marked by a dramatic change in the track's character. The gravel road ends, and you are faced with a series of steep, rough-cut stone steps that lead directly to the summit plateau. …

You have reached the summit of Mount Oberon, and the view is truly spectacular. From this vantage point, you can see the entire sweep of the Wilsons Promontory coastline. …

After the descent, many visitors spend their evening at the Tidal River Campground, the main hub for the park. From here, you can look back up at the towering silhouette of Mount Oberon and appreciate the height you just scaled. …

Just a short walk from the Tidal River campgrounds lies Norman Beach, the coastal counterpart to the Mount Oberon climb. Here, the massive granite boulders we saw at the summit are scattered along the shoreline, smoothed by…

Our journey to the summit of Mount Oberon and through the heart of Wilsons Promontory draws to a close. We have ascended through diverse vegetation, touched the ancient granite that forms the backbone of this peninsula, and stood…