South Gippsland, Victoria

Start your story on the Prom Coast

Wild beaches, famous walks, country towns and good local food, a couple of hours from Melbourne.

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Beaches, walks, towns and places to stay across the Prom Coast. Pick a category, or hover a place to find it on the map.

Places to stay Beaches Walks Attractions Food & wine Wildlife Towns

Four bases we would book for a first visit, each with its own feel.

35 min to Tidal River

Closest base to the Prom

35 min to Tidal River

Beach houses, Shallow Inlet

50 min to Tidal River

Galleries, pub, rail trail

1 hr 10 to Tidal River

Surf, sheltered inlet swims, cafés

The places locals send their friends first.

Squeaky Beach Turquoise water and orange granite

Mount Oberon The best view on the Prom

Food & wine Country pubs, cellar doors and farm gates

Wildlife Wombats at Tidal River after dark

Three easy trips, each with a town to base yourself in.

Saturday morningDrive in over the Yanakie IsthmusWatch for emus on the grasslands near the park gate
Late morningSqueaky BeachSwim, or rock-hop at the northern end
AfternoonTidal River to Squeaky Beach walkAbout 2 km each way over Pillar Point
SunsetWhisky BayOrange granite in the last light
SundayMount Oberon Summit Walk6.8 km return, go early for the view
On the way outLilly Pilly GullyTree ferns and a cool gully

Base yourself in Yanakie

Why book with Prom Coast

Most people see the Prom in a day and wish they hadn't. Stay a night or two and you get the empty beaches at dawn and the wombats at dusk.

Local picks, not just a listWe point you to the towns that suit your trip, then show every place to stay there.
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Friendly country towns, great food and plenty of character.