Wilsons Promontory - Sealers Cove is a 19.3km, grade 3 hike located in the Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 1-2 days to complete.
Hike summary
Sealers Cove is a picturesque, circular cove boasting glassy turquoise water, golden sand and a shady campground. Sealers Cove is accessible via the Telegraph Saddle to Sealers Cove Track. Sealers Cove is also accessible as part of an extended Southern Prom Hike (refer to the Overnight Hikes park note in the Related Documents section below). There is a campground and toilets at Sealers Cove.
Important Note
Make sure you check the tide times if you intend camping overnight as you have to cross Sealers Creek, which is subject to tidal flow, before reaching the camp site. The depth of the creek can vary between 200mm through to 1.5m deep at high tide.
Overnight hike for kids
This makes an excellent overnight hike for kids as it is not too long, traverses extremely varied terrain with no real steep sections to tire them out. Thye best part is that once you have set up camp they can play in the creek or along the beach.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 340 m
Min elevation: 11 m
Total climbing: 1225 m
Total descent: -1225 m
Trail Features
- Timber Boardwalk
- Trail Running
- Beach & Coastal
- Rainforest
- River Crossings
- Untreated Water
- Swimming Spots
- Overnight Campsites
Gear you might need
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Location
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Access Conditions
- 2WD Access
- Bitumen Road
- Accessible Parking
- Public Toilets
- Untreated Water
- Picnic Table
- BBQ Facilities
- Campfire Pit
- Camping Area
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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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.
0 Reviews on “Wilsons Promontory - Sealers Cove (19.3km)”
Such an amazing walk in one of the best coastal regions in VIC. Great for an overnight hike with the kids
Really good walk, we have done it in less than 3h
Looks beautiful. Can we light a fire in winter??
Have walked this track on a number of occasions – once in summer when the bus from Tidal River was running up to the Telegraph Saddle car park and numerous times in winter. Much prefer walking this track in the winter months when there are less people around as it can get busy in the warmer months.
Last walked the track in 2015 in what started out as persistent showers and ended up as constant heavy rain. Fortunately the prevailing weather comes from the south east and much of the track was sheltered from the blustery conditions.
A great setting for an excellent not day walk.
We love this hike. Such a beautiful and secluded destination.