Refuge Cove overnight hike
Refuge Cove overnight hike
This is a very beautiful and popular overnight hike in 'The Prom'. From Tidal River, the first night camping is at Oberon Bay and the second at Refuge Cove. Return to Tidal River the same way.
Summary
This is a very beautiful and popular overnight hike in 'The Prom'. From Tidal River, the first night camping is at Oberon Bay and the second at Refuge Cove. Return to Tidal River the same way.
Description
Facilities
Tidal River has a visitor centre, first aid, a general store and toilet block.
Drinking water and accommodation is available here.
There is no drinking water beyond Tidal River so be sure to bring a filter and plenty of containers.
Toilets are at all campgrounds. This walk passes through Little Waterloo Bay campground between the two overnight camps at Oberon Bay and Refuge Cove.
Access
Public Transport
Vline trains take you to Foster and a private bus service meets the train and takes you to Tidal River and back. Bookings required.
By Car
From South Gippsland Hwy, turn onto C444 which brings you to Tidal river. There is day and overnight car parking.
Further Information
For detailed Parks Victoria information about the park visit http://bit.ly/rc0eMJ
30140 Views
Points of Interest
1. Norman Bay
Well hidden by the healthy coastal flora, the Tidal River campground is at the far end of Norman Beach.
2. Coastline View
Leaving Norman Bay, the track hugs the coastline, providing views across Bass Strait to the horizon.
3. Little Oberon Bay
Around the first headland is this sparkling view of the second beach on this walk.
4. Little Oberon Bay
After leaving the beach, the walk continues along the coast on a compacted sandy track.
5. Oberon Bay
Around the next headland, more beauty awaits. The campground is at the far end of this beach.
6. Oberon Bay
Xanthoria Parietina (Common Orange Lichen) give the granite boulders their distinctive colour. There is a shallow flowing river to cross here.
7. The Track
The track varies with the landscape, sometimes narrow, sometimes wide, sometimes flat and sandy, sometimes steep and rocky!
8. Granite Boulders
A cluster of enormous boulders perched at the top of this peak. Imagine how old they are!
9. View of Little Waterloo Bay
A breathtaking view of the East coast of the Prom.
10. Boardwalk Track
Descending the sand dunes and over the swamps. Keep your feet dry thanks to the many boardwalk sections.
11. Track to Little Waterloo Bay Beach
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12. Little Waterloo Bay
13. Little Waterloo Bay
14. Little Waterloo Bay
At the southern end of the beach is this fresh water but its not suitable for drinking.
15. Tiger Snake
16. Refuge Cove Campsite
Features
Public Transport
Picnic spot
Drinking water available
Public toilets
Historical interest
Art and culture
Lake, creek, river
