If you are looking for a challenge the Mount Bishop hike offers many rewards. The Mount Bishop walking track is more rugged with breathtaking views from the summit. The rocky summit of Mount Bishop offers magnificent views of the Prom's west coast and offshore islands and is well worth the rock scramble to the summit. From the carpark Follow the Lilly Pilly Nature Walk west. This section of the trail provides a glimpse into the Prom's forested interior, traversing heathland, eucalypt forest through stands of warm temperate rainforest. After approximately 1.4km turn left at the side track that leads to the rocky summit of Mount Bishop and commence your ascent. One at the top be sure to continue a little further to the second set of boulders. After taking some time to appreciate the breathtaking views retrace your steps to the Lilly Pilly Gully Track then turn right to return to the car park.
Total distance: 6836 m
Max elevation: 309 m
Min elevation: 51 m
Total climbing: 401 m
Total descent: -400 m
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Steep, narrow path. Early sections are relatively easy-going, but track becomes narrower and more difficult as you climb. May be some branches on track to be stepped over. There is a self composting toilet, conveniently located right near the entrance of the car park.
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From Melbourne follow M1 (Monash Freeway) to Pakenham. Take the exit for C422 from M1. Follow Koo Wee Rup Rd/C422 and Koo-Wee-Rup Bypass Rd to S Gippsland Hwy/M420 in Koo Wee Rup. Then follow the South Gippsland Hwy/M420 and A440 to Meeniyan-Promontory Rd/C444 in Meeniyan. Drive to C444 in Wilsons Promontory. The Lilly Pilly Gully Carpark is approximately 2.6km on the Melbourne side of Tidal River (just after the Squeeky Beach Carpark Road.
It’s a good idea to let someone know where you’re going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact. If you are lost or require help and have phone reception, call 000 and ask for police. The international standard emergency number is 112, if you dial this number in Australia you will be treated exactly the same as a 000 call. If you believe your life is at risk, activate your personal locator beacon (PLB), then make your position visible to rescue teams and keep warm and dry.
Welcome to Wilsons Prom, the southernmost tip of mainland Australia. Walk remote coastal bushland trails and swim at pristine beaches dominated by granite tors. Camp in comfort at family-friendly Tidal River or hike to a more secluded campsite. Either way, the local wombats, kangaroos and emus are waiting to meet you.
Swim at Norman Beach - just a few minutes' walk from Tidal River Campground, or go snorkelling for a unique underwater view of Victoria's largest marine national park. Bring the family and camp in comfort at Tidal River. Choose from powered or unpowered sites or stay in roofed accommodation.
Scale the granite peaks of Mount Bishop or Mount Oberon for panoramic views, or enjoy an overnight hike in The Prom. In the north there's a remote and rugged wilderness to explore, while the south is home to the historic Wilsons Promontory Lightstation and Sealers Cove.
Feel the sand between your toes at some of the more secluded beaches of Wilsons Prom, from Cotters Beach to Whisky Bay and Fairy Cove. Check out Big Drift, an impressive inland sand dune system, one of the Prom's well kept secrets. You can book a free all-terrain wheelchair, TrailRider or beach wheelchair to explore the great outdoors at Wilsons Promontory National Park.
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Wilsons Promontory National Park
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Wilsons Promontory National Park
0 Reviews on “Mount Bishop (6.8km)”
Something many have done over the years eh….. Andrew Bishop
Totally stalking you if Leesa Swanson haha. The prom is amazing!!!
Oliver Bonaccorso next year wilson’s Prom 🙂