Trail Fast Facts
Track Grade
Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.
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Gear to consider
What you carry in your pack will depend on the weather, terrain, time of year, type of adventure, and personal preferences. Having trouble deciding what gear’s right for you? My free planning, food and packing checklists provide an introduction to things your could consider (as well as the Ten Essentials) on your day, overnight and multi-day adventures. Customise your kit according to your personal needs, always considering safety first.Â
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While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.
2 Reviews on “Wilsons Prom: Sealers Cove Hike (19.5km)”
Access update regarding Sealers Cove boardwalk rebuild.
Planning for the $4.5 million Sealers Cove boardwalk is well underway, with the project moving through a range of assessments.
This work will provide more information on how we complete this complex project, which will see two kilometres of boardwalk rebuilt on challenging and sensitive terrain.
Assessments for this project include hydrology, ecology, coastal hazards, geotechnical and cultural heritage. It’s extensive work that will take time – but it’s important to make sure we deliver the boardwalk in the right place, in the right way.
The boardwalk was severely damaged by successive floods and storms, eventually rendering it unsafe. A detailed engineering assessment found that the majority the boardwalk needed to be replaced.
The new boardwalk will be made from fibre reinforced plastic. This material creates a sturdy walking experience with fewer maintenance requirements. It’s been successfully used at both Lily Pilly Gully and to Waterloo Bay. The designs will be slightly wider, higher above ground and water, and more appropriate to the aquatic and marine environment.
This is a long-term project. Timeframes for its completion will be subject to assessments and approvals, on-ground conditions and weather, and construction industry factors.
At this stage, we’re expecting works to commence in 2025, but will have a more detailed timeline to share during the year. In the meantime, information about it will be maintained on the ‘Projects’ section of our website: http://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects
Sealers Cove Walking Track closed until further notice
Wilsons Promontory National Park experienced widespread damage due to several flood and storm events in 2021. This significantly damaged many tracks including the Sealers Cove Boardwalk. A detailed engineering assessment found that the entire two kilometres of the Sealers Cove Boardwalk will need to be replaced. Planning is underway for this work, including costing the work to secure funding. Due to the extent of the damage, and complexity of the work required, Sealers Cove Walking Track will be closed until at least Spring 2023. Access to Sealers Cove is still achievable via Refuge Cove, which is a 25km hike from Telegraph Saddle.
We love this hike. Such a beautiful and secluded destination.
Looks beautiful. Can we light a fire in winter??
Have walked this track on a number of occasions – once in summer when the bus from Tidal River was running up to the Telegraph Saddle car park and numerous times in winter. Much prefer walking this track in the winter months when there are less people around as it can get busy in the warmer months.
Last walked the track in 2015 in what started out as persistent showers and ended up as constant heavy rain. Fortunately the prevailing weather comes from the south east and much of the track was sheltered from the blustery conditions.
A great setting for an excellent not day walk.
Really good walk, we have done it in less than 3h