Lookouts, Sunsets & Photography

🌅 Lookouts, Sunsets & Photography

The Prom Coast is one of the most photogenic parts of South Gippsland, with dramatic coastlines, sweeping beaches, rolling green hills, forests, islands and spectacular sunsets. From easy-to-reach viewpoints to short walks and remote coastal locations, there are plenty of places to capture the beauty of the region.

• Mount Oberon Summit – Wilsons Promontory – Climb to one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Victoria for panoramic views across Wilsons Promontory, Bass Strait and the surrounding islands.
• Vereker Outlook – Wilsons Promontory – Take the short walk to this elevated viewpoint for beautiful views over the Tidal River area, surrounding bushland and the coastline.
• Squeaky Beach – Wilsons Promontory – Photograph the famous white quartz sand, turquoise water and granite boulders, with the beach particularly spectacular in the early morning and late afternoon.
• Norman Beach – Wilsons Promontory – Capture one of the Prom’s most iconic coastal landscapes, with a long sandy beach stretching towards the mountains of Wilsons Promontory.
• Whisky Bay – Wilsons Promontory – Photograph the dramatic granite boulders, rocky coastline and turquoise water surrounding this beautiful beach.
• Pillar Point – Wilsons Promontory – Walk to the lookout for elevated views over Norman Beach, Squeaky Beach and the coastline towards Mount Oberon.
• Lilly Pilly Gully – Wilsons Promontory – Explore the lush forest and surrounding walking tracks for photographs of towering trees, ferns and native wildlife.
• Big Drift – Wilsons Promontory – Climb the enormous inland sand dunes for a unique landscape unlike anywhere else on the Prom, with spectacular views across the surrounding countryside.
• Tidal River – Wilsons Promontory – Capture the river, mountains, beaches and surrounding bushland, with early mornings and evenings providing beautiful light and reflections.
• Eagles Nest – Inverloch – One of the best coastal viewpoints near Inverloch, offering dramatic views over Bass Strait and the striking limestone cliffs of the Bunurong Coast.
• Bunurong Coastal Drive Lookouts – Stop at the many viewpoints along the road between Inverloch and Cape Paterson for photographs of cliffs, beaches, rock platforms and Bass Strait.
• Flat Rocks – Inverloch – Photograph the unusual rock formations, tidal pools and marine environment along this fascinating section of the Bunurong Coast.
• The Caves – Inverloch – Capture the dramatic limestone formations and coastal scenery around The Caves, particularly when the light is low.
• Inverloch Foreshore – Enjoy wide views across Anderson Inlet and photograph the water, boats, beaches and surrounding coastline.
• Anderson Inlet Sunset – Inverloch – Watch the sun set over the inlet and surrounding coastline, with the calm water often creating beautiful reflections.
• Venus Bay Beach – Photograph the long sandy beaches, coastal dunes and ocean waves, with the expansive shoreline providing excellent sunrise and sunset opportunities.
• Tarwin Lower & Tarwin River – Capture the peaceful river, surrounding wetlands and countryside, particularly around sunrise and sunset.
• Walkerville Cliffs – Photograph the dramatic limestone cliffs, Bass Strait coastline and historic landscape around Walkerville.
• Walkerville South Beach – Enjoy spectacular coastal views and photograph the rugged cliffs, sandy beach and surrounding bushland.
• Waratah Bay Beach – Capture long sandy beaches with views across to Wilsons Promontory, particularly beautiful during the late afternoon.
• Sandy Point Beach – Enjoy wide views across Corner Inlet towards Wilsons Promontory, with the west-facing beach making it one of the region’s best places for sunset photography.
• Shallow Inlet – Sandy Point – Photograph the calm waters, sandbars, wetlands, mountains and reflections around Shallow Inlet, particularly at sunrise and sunset.
• Corner Inlet – Port Welshpool – Capture spectacular views across the water towards the islands and mountains of Wilsons Promontory.
• Port Welshpool Long Jetty – Photograph the historic jetty stretching into Corner Inlet, with the Prom and surrounding islands providing a spectacular backdrop.
• Port Franklin – Capture fishing boats, waterways and the peaceful coastal landscape around this historic fishing village.
• Toora & Corner Inlet – Photograph the rolling green farmland, wetlands and wide views towards the Prom and Corner Inlet.
• Foster & Mount Nicoll – Enjoy elevated views across the rolling hills and farmland surrounding Foster, particularly beautiful in the soft morning or afternoon light.
• Fish Creek Countryside – Capture the iconic rolling green hills, dairy farms and dramatic skies around Fish Creek on the road towards Wilsons Promontory.
• Meeniyan & Koonwarra Countryside – Photograph the picturesque farmland, winding roads, old trees and rolling hills surrounding these charming South Gippsland villages.
• Loch Village – Capture the historic main street, heritage buildings, rolling hills and beautiful countryside surrounding this picturesque village.
• Mirboo North & Strzelecki Ranges – Photograph the lush forests, rolling hills, farmland and misty landscapes around Mirboo North and the surrounding ranges.
• Best Sunrise Locations – Head east-facing beaches and elevated coastal viewpoints around Inverloch, Wilsons Promontory and the Bunurong Coast for beautiful early-morning light.
• Best Sunset Locations – Sandy Point, Waratah Bay, Inverloch and Shallow Inlet are excellent places to finish the day, with wide western views and beautiful reflections across the water.
• Wildlife Photography – Wilsons Promontory, Corner Inlet, Shallow Inlet and the coastal wetlands provide excellent opportunities to photograph kangaroos, wombats, emus, wallabies and native birds.
• Astrophotography & Stargazing – Escape the town lights and head into the darker areas around Wilsons Promontory and rural South Gippsland for spectacular night skies and opportunities for astrophotography.
• Drone & Landscape Photography – The beaches, farmland, wetlands and rugged coastline provide spectacular aerial photography opportunities, subject to national park, wildlife and local drone restrictions.
• Photography Road Trip – Combine Fish Creek, Wilsons Promontory, Sandy Point, Waratah Bay, Walkerville, Inverloch and the Bunurong Coast for a full day of some of South Gippsland’s most photogenic landscapes.