Vereker Outlook Walk is a 6km, grade 3 hike located in Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 2.5 hours to complete.
Hike overview
Vereker Outlook is a popular hiking trail in Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia. The trail is a 6km return journey and takes about 2.5 hours to complete. The trail is rated as moderately difficult, with a steep climb to the lookout.
The trail starts at the Five Mile Carpark and winds through open banksia woodland and past unique grasstrees. The track then climbs through stringybark forest and a tumble of granite boulders to the lookout. The lookout offers panoramic views across the landscape to Darby Saddle, Corner Inlet and Cotters Beach.
Vereker Outlook is a great spot to enjoy the natural beauty of Wilsons Promontory National Park. The park is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, koalas and over 500 species of birds.
This is steep return walk that can be extended by following the link track to Millers Landing.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 282 m
Min elevation: 45 m
Total climbing: 249 m
Total descent: -250 m
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Getting there
Turn left off the Promontory Road into the Five Mile Track and drive to the end to the Five Mile car park.
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About the region
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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