Norman Lookout

Wilsons Promontory National Park in Victoria, Australia is the largest coastal wilderness area in the state, covering 50,000 hectares.

The park offers a variety of self-guided walks and lookout points that provide scenic views of the rugged coastline. Visitors can enjoy activities such as bushwalking, swimming, paddleboarding, surfing, and wildlife watching. One of the easily accessible lookout points is Norman Lookout, which offers stunning panoramic views and is a great spot to take a break while driving to Tidal River.

The best time to visit Wilsons Promontory National Park is during summer when temperatures are warm enough for outdoor activities. Spring and autumn are also good times to visit due to mild temperatures and fewer visitors. Winter is ideal for whale watching, although it can be chilly. The park is located approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes drive from Melbourne, and visitors can reach it by taking the South Gippsland Highway.

Accommodation options at Wilsons Promontory National Park include camping grounds at Tidal River, which has 484 sites, with only 20 sites offering power. The camping ground also has a Visitor Centre, a general store, and a cafe. Other caravan parks near Wilsons Promontory include Stockyard Camp and Yanakie Caravan Park, but Tidal River is the only caravan park within the park itself.