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Wilsons Promontory
A spectacular peninsula in Victoria known for its pristine beaches, abundant wildlife, and the southernmost point of mainland Australia.
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Kangaroos, wombats, and the occasional echidna are your neighbors at Wilson’s Prom, a magical peninsula replete with humble mountain slopes and (literally) squeaky-clean beaches that make faint noises with each buttery step. You could definitely roll down for a day trip, but camping at Tidal River is worth making it into a whole weekend shebang. Despite being lauded as one of Victoria’s largest coastal wilderness areas, it’s likely you’ll find a beach to enjoy entirely to yourself. And if you’re anything like me, that might result in a spontaneous skinny dip at the beyond magnificent Cotters Beach. Live a little, eh?
Day trip from Melbourne (distance): 3 hours
sarahlempa 2 years ago
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