Hike at a Glance
Max elevation: 340m
Min elevation: 11m
Total Ascent: 1225m
4,527 views
Getting there
Closest towns to this walk: Fish Creek, Foster, Inverloch, Meeniyan, Port Albert, Port Welshpool, Sandy Point, Tarra Valley, Tarwin Lower, Tidal River, Yanakie
Getting to the trailhead in Wilsons Promontory National Park.Similar trails nearby
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Track grade
Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.
Explore safe
Plan ahead and hike safely! Carry enough water, pack layers for changing conditions, and bring safety gear like a torch, PLB, and reliable communication device. Check official sources for trail updates, closures, and access requirements, and review local weather and bushfire advice. Most importantly, share your plans with someone before you go. Being prepared makes for a safer and more enjoyable hike! Stay Safe, Explore More, and Always #ExploreSafe.
Packing checklists
What you carry in your pack depends on factors like weather, terrain, and your adventure type. Not sure what to bring? My free planning, food, and packing checklists are a great starting point, covering day hikes, overnight trips, and multi-day adventures. Use them to customise your kit and always prioritise safety.
Let someone know
Before heading out, take a moment to fill out your trip intentions form. It’s a quick way to share your hike details with family or friends. If something goes wrong, they can notify emergency services, ensuring a faster response and peace of mind. Stay safe and enjoy your adventure
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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.
10 Reviews on “Wilsons Prom: Sealers Cove Hike (19.5km)”
Access update regarding Sealers Cove boardwalk rebuild.
Planning for the $4.5 million Sealers Cove boardwalk is well underway, with the project moving through a range of assessments.
This work will provide more information on how we complete this complex project, which will see two kilometres of boardwalk rebuilt on challenging and sensitive terrain.
Assessments for this project include hydrology, ecology, coastal hazards, geotechnical and cultural heritage. It’s extensive work that will take time – but it’s important to make sure we deliver the boardwalk in the right place, in the right way.
The boardwalk was severely damaged by successive floods and storms, eventually rendering it unsafe. A detailed engineering assessment found that the majority the boardwalk needed to be replaced.
The new boardwalk will be made from fibre reinforced plastic. This material creates a sturdy walking experience with fewer maintenance requirements. It’s been successfully used at both Lily Pilly Gully and to Waterloo Bay. The designs will be slightly wider, higher above ground and water, and more appropriate to the aquatic and marine environment.
This is a long-term project. Timeframes for its completion will be subject to assessments and approvals, on-ground conditions and weather, and construction industry factors.
At this stage, we’re expecting works to commence in 2025, but will have a more detailed timeline to share during the year. In the meantime, information about it will be maintained on the ‘Projects’ section of our website: http://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects
Sealers Cove Walking Track closed until further notice
Wilsons Promontory National Park experienced widespread damage due to several flood and storm events in 2021. This significantly damaged many tracks including the Sealers Cove Boardwalk. A detailed engineering assessment found that the entire two kilometres of the Sealers Cove Boardwalk will need to be replaced. Planning is underway for this work, including costing the work to secure funding. Due to the extent of the damage, and complexity of the work required, Sealers Cove Walking Track will be closed until at least Spring 2023. Access to Sealers Cove is still achievable via Refuge Cove, which is a 25km hike from Telegraph Saddle.
We love this hike. Such a beautiful and secluded destination.
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.
Really good walk, we have done it in less than 3h