Wildlife & Nature

🐨 Wildlife & Nature

The Prom Coast is home to an incredible variety of Australian wildlife and natural landscapes, from the mountains and forests of Wilsons Promontory to the wetlands, beaches and farmland of South Gippsland. Wildlife can often be spotted simply by exploring the region, but there are also some excellent places to go specifically looking for kangaroos, wombats, emus, native birds and marine life.

  • Wilsons Promontory National Park – Explore one of Victoria’s most important wildlife areas, where you can encounter kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, emus, echidnas and a huge variety of native birds.
  • Tidal River – Walk around the Tidal River area at Wilsons Promontory, where wildlife is often seen around the river, grasslands, bushland and campsites.
  • Wilsons Promontory Wombats – Keep an eye out for wombats around Tidal River and along the walking tracks, particularly during the cooler parts of the day.
  • Kangaroos & Wallabies – Kangaroos and wallabies are common throughout Wilsons Promontory and can also be seen in open farmland, around coastal towns and along quieter country roads.
  • Emu Spotting – Wilsons Promontory is one of the best places in the region to see wild emus, particularly around open grasslands and roads near Tidal River.
  • Echidnas – Keep watch along bush tracks and quiet walking trails, particularly around Wilsons Promontory and the forested areas of South Gippsland.
  • Birdwatching at Corner Inlet – Explore the wetlands and mudflats around Corner Inlet, where you can see a wide variety of coastal birds and migratory species.
  • Shallow Inlet – Discover an important coastal wetland habitat around Sandy Point and Waratah Bay, with excellent opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife photography and exploring the natural environment.
  • Anderson Inlet – Explore the waterways, wetlands and coastal vegetation around Inverloch, which provide habitat for many native birds and other wildlife.
  • Bunurong Marine National Park – Discover one of Victoria’s protected marine environments, with rocky reefs, rock pools, kelp forests and a diverse range of marine life.
  • Rock Pools – Explore the rock platforms and tidal pools around places such as Walkerville, Inverloch and the Bunurong Coast to discover small fish, crabs, shells and other marine creatures.
  • Whale Watching – During the winter and spring migration season, keep an eye out for whales travelling along the Bass Strait coastline from beaches and elevated coastal viewpoints.
  • Seal Watching – Seals can occasionally be spotted around the rocky coastline, offshore islands and waters of Bass Strait, particularly from elevated coastal viewpoints.
  • Dolphin & Marine Life Watching – Keep watch from beaches, jetties and coastal viewpoints for dolphins and other marine life travelling through the waters around the Prom Coast.
  • Birdwatching at Venus Bay – Explore the wetlands, estuary and coastal areas around Venus Bay for waterbirds, shorebirds and native Australian species.
  • Birdwatching at Toora & Port Welshpool – The wetlands and mudflats around Corner Inlet provide excellent habitat for waterbirds, shorebirds and migratory birds.
  • Agnes Falls – Visit Victoria’s highest single-span waterfall and explore the surrounding rainforest and native bushland, where you may encounter native birds and other wildlife.
  • Tarra-Bulga National Park – Wander through ancient mountain ash forest and cool temperate rainforest while looking for lyrebirds, wallabies, wombats and other native wildlife.
  • Strzelecki Ranges – Explore the forests and rolling hills around Mirboo North, Boolarra and the surrounding ranges, with opportunities to see native birds, wallabies and other wildlife.
  • Fish Creek & Surrounding Farmland – Drive or walk through the rolling countryside around Fish Creek and keep an eye out for kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and abundant birdlife.
  • Coastal Dunes & Bushland – Explore the native vegetation and dunes around Sandy Point, Waratah Bay, Venus Bay and other coastal areas, providing important habitat for native wildlife.
  • Wetlands & Estuaries – Discover the wetlands and waterways around Anderson Inlet, Shallow Inlet, Corner Inlet and the Tarwin River, which are particularly valuable habitats for birds and aquatic wildlife.
  • Wildlife Photography – Bring your camera and explore Wilsons Promontory, Corner Inlet and the coastal wetlands for opportunities to photograph kangaroos, wombats, emus, birds and spectacular natural scenery.
  • Sunrise & Sunset Wildlife Watching – Early morning and late afternoon are often excellent times to explore the coast and countryside, when wildlife is more active and the light is ideal for photography.
  • Wildlife Along Country Roads – Slow down when travelling through the South Gippsland countryside, particularly around dawn and dusk, when kangaroos, wallabies and other wildlife are often active near roads.
  • Nature Walks – Explore the region’s forests, wetlands, beaches and coastal reserves on foot and experience the incredible variety of landscapes and wildlife found across South Gippsland.