Wilsons Prom: Eastern Circuit Hike (36.5km)

Wilsons Promontory National Park

Victoria

36.5km

2-3 days

Grade 4

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  • This walks looks amazing! Would it be ok in reverse?

  • Avatar of James Harris James Harris

    Leesa Harris

  • Avatar of Hamish Macphee Hamish Macphee

    Tilly Peppers

  • Avatar of Aliona Jovanovski Aliona Jovanovski

    Louise Osborn Mojca Krusic Anna Carter we can do this one… ?

  • Avatar of Bev Johnston Bev Johnston

    Karley Mac

  • Avatar of Trail Hiking Trail Hiking

    This is a beautiful walk. If you can spare the time id suggest staying at refuge cove for two nights.

  • Avatar of TrekFit Australia TrekFit Australia

    This looks like an amazing walk. I will have to lock that into my calendar!

  • Finished this hide today.
    3 days in ‘reverse’ direction.
    Telegraph Saddle to LWB. LWB to Sealer’s. Sealer’s to Telegraph saddle.
    Love the beaches, and views.

    1. Avatar of Trail Hiking Trail Hiking

      Great pic Peta

    2. Has anyone done this in 1 day? I’m thinking of a 6am start. Is it possible? Please and thankyou

      1. Hey Trail Hiking team,

        Quick question. I contacted Parks Vic for info about passes for camping in the Prom. They told me the Northern part of the Prom is for experienced hikers only. Would this hike be included in this? I’ve done a fair share of hiking but my partner not so much. I just want to be sure this circuit is well marked and easy to navigate?

        Thanks!

        1. Hi everyone,

          I would like to do this circuit over 3 days but can’t decide which campsites to stay at or which part of the hike to do on each day.

          I’m thinking either:

          D1 (Telegraph – Little Waterloo), D2 (Little Waterloo – Sealers), D3 (Sealers – Telegraph)
          or
          D1 (Telegraph – Refuge), D2 (Refuge – Sealers), D3 (Sealers – Telegraph)

          I haven’t made up my mind at all and am completely open to suggestions, I just thought that Telegraph – Little Waterloo looked the least interesting so I might get that out of the way first. That might be an incorrect assumption to make though.

          Thanks for your help 🙂

        2. Avatar of Darren Edwards Darren Edwards Trail Author

          Hi Christian, you are correct that Telegraph > Little Waterloo is the least interesting. Personally I would do your first option – D1 (Telegraph > Little Waterloo), D2 (Little Waterloo > Sealers), D3 (Sealers > Telegraph)). That way too, if you don’t time the tides right for the creek crossing after leaving Sealers Cover campsite you aren’t spending the next few days with wet feet and gear.

        3. is this sort of hike suitable for groups and is there anyways to get cars or vehicles in?

        4. Avatar of Darren Edwards Darren Edwards Trail Author

          Hi Gemma. No trouble at all doing this in reverse. In fact any of the prom hikes are OK to do in any direction.

          1. Avatar of Darren Edwards Darren Edwards Trail Author

            It most certainly is but I would advise on keeping the group small (around 8 people). You will also need to book camp sites in advance. The nearest vehicle access point is Telegraph Saddle where you have to park your vehicles. it is only management vehicles from that point on.

          2. Avatar of Darren Edwards Darren Edwards Trail Author

            I have done it in 2 and 3 days but never one. If you are a trail runner I guess it would not be a problem. If you want to attempt this as a ‘long’ day hike I would suggest waiting until we have more daylight hours. Even then you would be pushing it in my opinion.

          3. Just completed this hike last week with Riley Beaton, great hike was very beautiful and a good one for an enjoyable walk without too much difficulty. would recommend maybe going in the warmer months as it makes the river crossing easier and also you can take advantage of the wonderful beaches!

          4. Just completed this one over two days, Telegraph Saddle to Refuge Cove via Sealers, return via LWB. A great walk but probably more enjoyable if done over three days.

        5. Avatar of Darren Edwards Darren Edwards Trail Author

          It is certainly possible over two days but they would be two long days of around 19km each.

          I would suggest the following.
          Day 1. Telegraph Saddle to Refuge Cove: 17.3km
          Day 2. Refuge Cove to Little Waterloo Bay then to Telegraph Saddle: 6.9km + 12km

          Re getting there from Foster. I am not aware of any bus service. Your best option would be to call the Tidal River Visitors Centre on (03) 5680 9555 and ask them for options.

    3. Hello ! I would like to do this trip but only on 2 days.
      like this:
      Day 1. Telegraph saddle at Refuge Cove: 17.3 km
      Day 2. Refuge Cove at Little Waterloo Bay then Telegraph Saddle: 6.9 km + 12 km.

      Do you think it is possible to do this or it’s too hard ?
      I saw this question had already done but with none answer about the difficulty.

      Thank you for your help =)

      1. Avatar of Darren Edwards Darren Edwards Trail Author

        Hi Camille. Yes that would certainly be possible. I have done that hike and they are long days but certainly achievable

        1. Avatar of Trail Hiking Trail Hiking

          It is spectacular.

        2. Avatar of Darren Edwards Darren Edwards Trail Author

          Hi Ronja, no, the Eastern Circuit does not go near the Northern Section. The Eastern Circuit is on well formed trails for the entire distance. It is a big one to tackle though if you have not done many overnight hikes.

  • The first half of Telegraph-LWB is heading down the Telegraph track to the junction. This is the least interesting section although still quite nice (plenty of wildlife, look out for snakes). Once you turn of the Telegraph Track towards LWB, it changes a lot. They’re doing a lot of work replacing the boardwalk along there but you get some spectacular views and LWB beach is amazing (perfect white sand like you get in Far North Queensland). I’d recommend staying at LWB rather than Refuge Cove – Refuge is nice, but LWB is so close to the beach and its great falling asleep to the crashing of the waves.

    We went in the opposite direction and the Sealers to LWB section is pretty tough, particularly between Refuge and LWB, as you head up Kersops Peak. Pretty undulating, rough sections of track and a few creek crossings as well.

  • What a spectacular hike. We did this as training for the Overland Track, which we’re doing in the first week of November. We did Telegraph Saddle–Sealers Cover (1 night)–Little Waterloo Bay (1 night)–Telegraph Saddle. We struggled to comprehend how we were still in Victoria (felt more like Queensland at times) – particularly the stunning white sand beaches of Little Waterloo Bay.
    If I’d had my time again, I would have done it in the opposite direction. The final ascent back to the carpark on the Telegraph Track was very steep and a fair bit less picturesque. Staying at LWB is a must as the beaches are absolutely amazing and the campsite is really nice with the waves crashing giving the perfect background noise to fall asleep to.
    Timing the tides right at Sealers is important too as otherwise it will require wading through quite deep, fast-moving water.

  • Thanks Darren, the creek crossing point is a good one and something I hadn’t thought about.

    So assuming that I am staying at Sealers on the 2nd night, the 1st night is either at Little Waterloo or Refuge. The extra walk to Refuge from Telegraph (reverse direction circuit) isn’t really a concern, as it would mean that the second day’s hike from Refuge – Sealers would be a shorter one with more time for relaxing.

    Given the choice, do you think you would stay at Little Waterloo or Refuge?

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