Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse
Wilsons Promontory Lightstation
A granite lighthouse completed in 1859, standing on a headland near the southernmost tip of the mainland. It can only be reached by a roughly 19 km walk.
The lighthouse is built from local granite and is still in use. The old lightkeepers' cottage has been converted into accommodation for walkers, which must be booked in advance through Parks Victoria. It is one of the most popular overnight stops on the Southern Circuit. From Telegraph Saddle, the one-way walk is about 19 km. Most people complete the round trip in two days or include it in a 3–4 day Southern Circuit hike. From the headland, you can look out over Bass Strait and the big waves, and you may spot whales and seals.
Opening hours
Hike required; lighthouse cabin by reservation only
Nearby sights
- South Point
- Waterloo Bay
- Refuge Cove
- Sealers Cove
- Mount Oberon Summit
- Little Oberon Bay
- Norman Beach
- Tidal River