Tidal River to Pillar Point

Starting near the Visitor Centre Car park on Ring Road, in Tidal River, this walk leads to the Pillar Point Lookout and back via the Loo-Errn Track. The views from the lookout are jaw-dropping, opening up over the bays and Mount Oberon. The winds can be quite harsh towards the end, leading up to Pillar Point. This is a popular track, and it can get busy on weekends. Bear in mind that dogs are not allowed in Wilsons Promontory National Park. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-39.0299169,146.3223121)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Gippsland Highway, A440 Turn on to Fish Creek - Foster Road, C445 then drive for 290 m Turn right onto Power Street and drive for another 560 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fish Creek - Foster Road, C445 and drive for another 1.7 km Continue onto Foster - Promontory Road, C446 and drive for another 57.3 km Keep right onto Main Road and drive for another 390 m Turn right onto Loop Road and drive for another 80 m Turn right and drive for another 75 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 15 m (from the Loo Errn Track) turn left, to head along Loo Errn Track (a footpath). There is a emergency call device (about 125 m back from the start). There is a car park (about 30 m back from the start).
	After another 740 m (from the Loo Errn Track) veer right.
	After another 140 m continue straight. Then cross the bridge (about 60 m long)
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Tidal River - Lilly Pilly Gully Track & Tidal Overlook Circuit) veer left, to head along Tidal Overlook Circuit. After another 300 m come to the "Whale Rock" (6 m on your left).
	After another 730 m (at the intersection of Tidal Overlook Track & Tidal Overlook Circuit) continue straight, to head along Tidal Overlook Circuit.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Squeaky Beach Walk & Tidal Overlook Circuit) turn left, to head along Pillar Point Walk. After another 25 m come to the viewpoint (25 m on your right).
	Continue another 670 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.7 km to get back to the start. About 15 m past the end is "Pillar Point". About 15 m past the end is "Pillar Point".

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Tidal River to Pillar Point

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	5.5 km
Time	1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Wilsons Promontory Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Saturday 12 July
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Mostly clear. Slight chance of a shower near Wilsons Promontory, becoming less likely later this evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h.
  
  Sunday 13 July
  
  11°C → 15°C
  Showers. Very windy.
  100% chance of rain
  5 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. Snow falling above 1300 metres. Damaging winds possible. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 30 to 45 km/h in the morning then turning westerly 25 to 35 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 17.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 1 [Low]
  
  Monday 14 July
  
  9°C → 12°C
  Showers increasing. Windy.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 7mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers in the west, medium chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 1000 metres. Possible small hail in the southwest. Winds westerly 25 to 35 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the early morning then turning northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 7 and 13.
  
  Tuesday 15 July
  
  8°C → 12°C
  Showers easing. Windy.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers near Wilsons Promontory, medium chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 900 metres. Winds west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 7 and 14.
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  10°C → 13°C
  Showers easing. Windy.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near Wilsons Promontory, medium chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 1300 metres. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 8 and 16.
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  10°C → 13°C
  Showers easing. Wind easing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Showers easing. Wind easing.
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  9°C → 12°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  9°C → 13°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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