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Oberon Bay Camping Area
Nestled among tea trees, Oberon Bay is a bush campsite situated on the west side of the Prom. The camping area is accessible only via hiking from the coastal walking track from Tidal River or by the inland track from Telegraph Junction. The track from Tidal River offers great coastal views and passes through large rock outcrops, low heathland, coast tea-tree scrub and eucalypts.
A creek crossing is required if approaching from Tidal River. Crossing is reccomended at low tide. Toilets and limited tank water are available. Please treat water before use. The water supply is unreliable, so please carry in sufficient water for your stay.
While you're there, be sure to take a short walk from the campground to picturesque wind-swept Oberon Bay. A sight not to be missed.
How to get there
Oberon Bay Camping Area
When you're there
Overnight hikers must obtain a permit before commencing their walk and carry it with them at all times. Please ensure that you have an emergency contact who has been notified of your trip itinerary. Each area has a maximum of two consecutive nights and a maximum group size of 12.
Download the guide to the Southern Circuit overnight hikes and the Wilsons Prom visitor guide.
Need to know
Oberon Bay Camping Area
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.
Be prepared and stay safe
Wilsons Promontory National Park is in the South and West Gippsland fire district. Bushfires can occur during the warmer months. It is your responsibility to check current and forecast weather conditions.
Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.
How we keep it special
- All plants, animals, other natural features and cultural sites are protected and must not be disturbed or removed.
- Stay on walking tracks to avoid getting lost or spreading Cinnamon Fungus. This waterborn disease kills native flora and can be carried to new areas on the soles of your shoes.
- Fishing and the taking of shellfish or crustaceans is not permitted from the shore or waters within Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park. Bait collection is not allowed anywhere in the park.
- Feeding wildlife is bad for their health. It is an offence to feed or leave food where it is accessible to wildlife. Penalties apply.
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.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Aerial deer control operation 6 -10 May 2024 – Wilsons Promontory
Parks Victoria will be conducting an aerial deer control program from 5pm Monday 6th to 5pm Thursday 9th May 2024.The following tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:- Oberon Bay Campground
- Oberon Bay
- Big Drift
- Stockyard Camp
- Cotters Road, Cotters Lake and Cotters Beach
- 5 Mile Road carpark
- Vereker Outlook
- Millers Landing
- Northern Overnight Hike circuit and campgrounds
- Tin Mine Cove Boaties Camp
- 5 Mile Beach
- Shallow Inlet Walk
- Yanakie Cemetery Walk
Access to the following areas may be restricted at various times during the operation:- Little Oberon Bay
- Norman Point
During the operation, visitors may see a helicopter flying at low levels or hear gun shots. 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.