Name: Wilsons Prom Southern Circuit – 48 km - 3 Days – Grade 3
Start: 2024-05-31T12:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-06-02T14:00:00+10:00

With the Alpine areas starting to get chilly I am planning to spend 2 nights (Fri 31 May – Sun 2 Jun), a little closer to sea level, hiking a southern circuit of Wilson Promontory.

**Trip Type**: 3 day / 2 night – Pack carry.

**Grade**: Grade 3 (Moderate) [Refer here for grading information](https://www.trailhiking.com.au/preparing-to-hike/track-grading/).

**Approx. Distance**: 48 km Total. (Day 1 – 16 km, Day 2 – 16 km, Day 3 – 16 km)

**Costs**: [Campsite Bookings Required](https://bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/wilsons-prom-overnight-hiking#/accom/141064). $7.50 per person per night. Group size will depend on available Campsite bookings. Please book early to guarantee your spot.

**Details:**
Day 1: Meet at Tidal River Overnight Hikers Carpark and walk via Oberon Bay and Waterloo Bay Track to Little Waterloo Bay campsite.

Day 2: Pack up tents and walk 10 Km to the Lightstation on South East Point. After exploring area around the Lightstation walk 5 km to Roaring Meg and setup camp. An optional 6km walk to South Point ([most southerly point on the Australian mainland](https://www.ga.gov.au/scientific-topics/national-location-information/dimensions/continental-extremities)) and back to watch the sunset.

Day 3: Pack up tents and return to Tidal River via Oberon Bay walking track. Depart for Melbourne at approx. 2 pm.

**Meeting Location**: [Tidal River overnight hikers car park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Eu3wq1fLCafpPLaDA) Estimated driving time from Melb CBD is 3 hrs.

**Time**: Meet at 12:00 pm on Friday 31 May for a firm departure time of 12:15 pm.

**Suggested items to pack**:
See [https://www.trailhiking.com.au/packing-checklists/](https://www.trailhiking.com.au/packing-checklists/)
You must bring everything, including food, medicine, tent, cloths etc that you need for 3 days / 2 nights away from home. All nights are spent camping along the route.

**General info**:

* Group size will be max 12.
* Please RSVP by adding yourself to waitlist. You will be moved to "Going" after a couple of questions regarding experience and gear.
* Travel Insurance or Victoria Ambulance cover is strongly recommended.
* The intended hike is a modified version of the route shown on the Trail Hiking under [Wilsons Prom: Southern Circuit Hike (42km)](https://www.trailhiking.com.au/hikes/wilsons-prom-southern-circuit-2/)
* GPX of proposed route can be downloaded from [GAIA GPS](https://www.gaiagps.com/public/aBGZ88LbsIHzMsjkFKDbv8f3/) or [OneDrive](https://1drv.ms/f/s!Al0Goz8vfWQSg8B3Q7RwZv54ley9IA?e=2VswXU).

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