About Mount Oberon Summit
Mount Oberon Summit is a prominent 558-metre peak in Wilsons Promontory National Park in South Gippsland, Victoria. It is reached via a steep 3.4 kilometre one-way walking track from Telegraph Saddle. The summit provides 360-degree panoramic views over Tidal River, the coastline, offshore islands and the national park interior. It is one of the park's most popular and rewarding day walks and a key viewpoint for visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a steep, well-signposted walking track from Telegraph Saddle car park to a rocky summit viewing area. The track is sealed and unsealed with a sustained incline and some steps. At the summit there is an open rock platform with a trig point and safety barriers offering uninterrupted 360-degree views over Tidal River settlement, Norman Bay, Squeaky Beach, offshore islands and the Wilsons Promontory wilderness. There is no shelter, water or toilets at the summit itself.
Key highlights
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360-degree panoramic views from 558m summit over Wilsons Promontory
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Overlook of Tidal River, Norman Bay and coastline
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Views to offshore islands including Norman and Shellback Islands on clear days
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Popular steep but rewarding 6.8 km return summit walk
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Photography opportunities at sunrise and sunset
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Part of Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria's southernmost mainland national park
History of Mount Oberon Summit
Mount Oberon lies within Wilsons Promontory National Park, temporarily reserved in 1898 and permanently reserved in 1905, making it one of Victoria's oldest national parks. The Telegraph Saddle road and Mount Oberon Summit Walk were developed to provide public access to the summit viewpoint, which has since become one of the park's most visited features.
Culture & Context
Wilsons Promontory is part of the traditional Country of the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong peoples. The broader landscape holds Aboriginal cultural significance and is valued for its natural heritage, biodiversity and long-standing connection to Traditional Owners.
Route
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