Length: 9.6km
Duration: 3hrs
Grade: 3
Style: Circuit
Start: Lilly Pilly Gully car park
End: Lilly Pilly Gully car park
Location: Wilsons Promontory National Park
Closest Town: Tidal River
Distance from CBD: 222km
State: VIC
Latitude: -39.02223863
Longitude: 146.3215774
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4WD Access
Public Transport
Bitumen Road
Gravel Road
Steep Road
Winding Road
Speed Bumps
Vehicle Ford
Entry Fee
Large Car Park
Small Car Park
Accessible Parking
Accessible Toilet
Public Toilets
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Picnic Shelter
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Concrete Path
Timber Boardwalk
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Sandy Trail
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Manual Wheelchair
Motorised Wheelchair
Bicycle Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Historic Rail Trail
Dog Friendly
Urban Walk
Coast & Beach
Historic Lighthouse
Waterfalls & Lakes
Rainforest Walk
Goldfields & Mining
Heritage Walk
Aboriginal Art
Alpine Region
Alpine Huts
Exposed Ledges
Rock Scrambling
Steep Terrain
Bush Bashing
River Crossings
Scenic Viewpoints
Well Marked
Drinking Water
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Trail Running
Horse Riding
Hike Summary
The Mount Bishop Lilly Pilly Gully explores the rocky summit of Mount Bishop and offers magnificent views of the Prom's west coast and offshore islands. It is well worth the rock scramble to the summit. This hike is a combination of the Mount Bishop hike and the Lilly Pilly Gully Track. From the carpark Follow the Lilly Pilly Gully Circuit Track east. About three quarters of the way (approx 4.1km) around the circuit track turn right at the side track that leads to the rocky summit of Mount Bishop. 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.
Getting there
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.
Tips
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.
GPX File
Max elevation: 309 m
Min elevation: 26 m
Total climbing: 469 m
Total descent: -469 m
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The trail was good and well marked. There were a few spots around the board walk off Lilly Pilly Track that were slippery with moss and couple places where the chicken wire across the board had lifted, creating a tipping hazard. Something to be aware of especially if kids are running ahead of you. However that part of the walk is stunning, a large variety of fungi can be found, so taking it slow and having a good look is very rewarding.