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Sealers Cove Walk (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)
The Sealers Cove walk commences at Telegraph Saddle Carpark. A spectacular day walk or overnight hike. The trail winds its way through ancient rainforest and ferny gullies before arriving at stunning Sealers Cove.
A challenging Grade 4 day walk, with some steep sections, 10km, 3 hrs one way. Ensure you leave plenty of time to explore the beach and for the return walk, which will take longer with the climb back up the hill.
Visitor Tips: There are toilets located prior to arriving at the beach. Camping on the beach is prohibited. A creek crossing is required to access the camping ground. Crossing the creek is recommended at low tide.
Please ensure that you carry sufficient water on your walk.
A challenging Grade 4 day walk, with some steep sections, 10km, 3 hrs one way. Ensure you leave plenty of time to explore the beach and for the return walk, which will take longer with the climb back up the hill.
Visitor Tips: There are toilets located prior to arriving at the beach. Camping on the beach is prohibited. A creek crossing is required to access the camping ground. Crossing the creek is recommended at low tide.
Please ensure that you carry sufficient water on your walk.
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Sealers Cove Walk (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)
Facilities
Toilets
Need to know
Sealers Cove Walk (Wilsons Promontory National Park, Southern Wilsons Promontory Remote and Natural Area)
Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Restrictions
- No fishing
- No vehicles
- No drones without a permit
- No firearms allowed
- No generators
- No bicycles
- No camping
- No fires permitted
- No horses
- No dogs allowed
Warnings
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Terrain hazards
- Uneven ground
- Slippery surface
- Steep track
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Other warnings
- Trees may fall take care
- Limbs may fall take care
Be Prepared
Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
Stockyard Campground & Toilet Block Closed
Stockyard campground and toilet block are closed until further notice.
Sealers Cove boardwalk is closed
The Sealers Cove boardwalk needs to be rebuilt, following major storm and flood damage.
This will be a major and complex project. It will replace two kilometres of boardwalk over sensitive terrain while sensitively managing the surrounding environment.
There is currently no public access to the boardwalk, and access to Sealers Cove is only possible via a 25km hike from Telegraph Saddle.
For more information, including expected timeframes for the rebuild, visit: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/eastern-victoria/sealers-cove-boardwalk-rebuild.
Aerial deer control operation 6 -10 May 2024 – Wilsons Promontory
Parks Victoria will be conducting an
aerial deer control program from 5pm Monday 6th – 5pm Thursday 9th May 2024.
The
following tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:
- Northern overnight hike circuit
- 5 Mile Beach
- Oberon Bay Campground
- Oberon Bay
Access to the following areas may be restricted at
various times during the operation:
- Big Drift
- Stockyard Campground
- Cotters Road, Cotters Lake and Cotters Beach
- Vereker Outlook
- Millers Landing
- Boundary
Track
- Shallow Inlet via Hourigan Camp Lane
- Yanakie Cemetery Walk
During the operation, visitors may hear gunshots
and see a helicopter flying a low levels. Safety is of paramount importance and
Parks Victoria will have an Operations Controller on-site to ensure visitor
safety in addition to signage advising visitors of current closures.
Wilsons Promontory National Park - Invasive Species Control Programs
Introduced species such as deer, rabbits, foxes and feral cats are all major threats to nature. Wilsons Promontory National Park is working towards pest free nature.
Some access restrictions may apply. Please observe local signage.
Park Closure - Sunday 4th August, 5pm to Friday 9th August, 8am 2024
Wilsons Promontory National Park will be closed between 5pm Sunday 4th August and 8am Friday 9th August 2024 to undertake park management and conservation programs.