Parks Victoria serves to protect our state's natural and cultural heritage on behalf of all Victorians. Together with Traditional Owners and the community, we care for Country and value environmental conservation combined with an accessible and sustainable visitor experience that encourages current and future generations to get into nature. Past Norman Beach, on the way to Little Oberon Bay, a short side trail goes out to the end of Norman Point, the peninsula separating Norman Bay from Little Oberon Bay. This spur trail is 350 meters long one way. Excluding this side trail, it is 8 kilometers round trip from Tidal River Campground to the edge of the beach at Little Oberon Bay.
Little Oberon Bay, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia Stock Photo Alamy
Getting to Little Oberon Bay. You can easily reach the beach as a day trip from Tidal River via the Oberon Bay Walking Track (9.7km return) - check Park Alerts as this track was closed due to storm damage in 2022/2023. The popular Wilsons Prom Southern Circuit also passes this beach. Cool spring day with not much sun for less then a 4 hour trek to a beautiful beach, the gem of Little Oberon Bay. Lots of spots to stop and rest with a of path spurs to check out if you are so inclined. You have to go up about half of Mt. Oberon as you make your way around the point and back into Little Oberon Bay. Don't turn around as the. Little Oberon Bay: a quiet and picturesque coastal trail leads from Tidal River to Little Oberon Bay. If you're lucky, you might spot a few wallabies enjoying this beach too. Mount Oberon summit. Hiking Essentials. These are our five gear essentials for the Wilsons Prom Southern Circuit hike! But, they'd work well for any walk at Wilsons Prom. Despite the seemingly calm waters, Oberon Bay is not a patrolled beach so stay in the shallow areas if you want to swim. 5. Norman Beach to Whiskey Bay 12km Return - 3.5 Hours. One of my favourite Wilsons Promontory day hikes, this 12km return route takes in four pristine beaches between Norman Beach and Whiskey Bay.
Little Oberon Bay, Wilsons Promontory
Little Oberon Bay is a small beach of white sand set against a backdrop of mesmerising turquoise water. The Little Oberon Bay Campground is accessed on foot only via the Southern Circuit hike. This hike begins from either Tidal River or Telegraph Saddle. This Wilsons Prom campsite is a little more basic than the Sealers Cove Campground, with a. Oberon Bay contains two beaches: the main 2 km long, west facing Oberon Bay and the smaller, 250 m long, south-west facing Little Oberon Bay. Both beaches can be reached on the walking track from Tidal River. A popular camping area is located next to a small creek that crosses the southern half of the beach. The trail terrain to Little Oberon Bay is predominantly rock and gravel with some sandy sections. So, all in all, easy to hike on. After leaving Tidal River, the hiking trail leads through the bushland along the back of Wilsons Prom's Norman Beach, before ascending to Norman Point - another nice lookout worth detouring to, though not quite. 10. Little Oberon Bay - 8.2km, 3 hours return Grade 3 *Track Closed from Norman Point to Little Oberon Bay Starting between the Visitor Centre and General Store, this track veers left at the junction and climbs over Tea Tree-shrouded sand dunes to the southern end of Norman Beach (1.5 km), then winds across Norman Point to Little Oberon Bay.
Little Oberon Bay Wilsons Promontory National Park 335semi Flickr
Little Oberon Bay. Hike in Wilsons Promontory, VIC. We hiked from Norman Beach to Little Oberon Bay, a 10km return journey that takes you to the most spectacular beach you'll ever lay your eyes on. Oberon Bay -> Tidal River is still closed but we walked the track anyway, a little bit of overgrowth coming out of Oberon Bay but otherwise track condition is all fine. Previously washed out bits near Little Oberon Bay have all been fixed, so the track should be reopened soon.
Nestled among tea trees, Oberon Bay is a bush campsite situated on the west side of the Prom. The camping area is accessible only via hiking from the coastal walking track from Tidal River or by the inland track from Telegraph Junction. The track from Tidal River offers great coastal views and passes through large rock outcrops, low heathland. After about three kilometres, I reach Little Oberon Bay, with Little Oberon (267m high) just behind it. I also meet a group of serious-looking hikers who are setting off from Tidal River in the opposite direction to me, the first people I've seen (except for the Lightstation keeper) since Sealers Cove on the previous day.
Little Oberon Bay Wilsons Promontory National Park, Australia Stock Photo Alamy
Oberon Bay . 14km return | 3.5 hours | Moderate. From Tidal River, you can take the trail behind the Visitors Centre that runs behind Norman Beach and eventually up to Norman Point. From there, you can continue along the sandy track to Little Oberon Bay. This is a beautiful small cove and beach that is a popular little walk in itself. Jam-packed with stunning coastal scenery this trail does not disappoint. Taking you to several lovely spots in Wilsons Promontory National Park including Norman Point Lookout, Norman Beach, and Tidal River. The trail starts from Tidal River campground and heads to Norman Point Lookout. Here visitors will be met with terrific views of Norman beach and Oberon bay. From there the trail traverses.
