Wilsons Promontory National Park
Wilsons Promontory is a national park in Victoria (Australia), 157 km southeast of Melbourne.
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| Fact Sheet |
| Area | 49,000 ha |
| Nearest City | Melbourne | | Latitude | 38° 46' 24" S | | Longitude | 146° 16' 36" E |
| Date of Establishment | 1898 |
| Governing Bodies | Parks Victoria |
| IUCN category | II
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It covers the southern portion of Wilsons Promontory, a narrow peninsula containing the southernmost point on the Australian mainland. The area is often known as "the Prom" or "Wilsons Prom".
The park is highly popular with bushwalkers and campers, and has a number of lodges and serviced camping areas at a camping area near the mouth of Tidal River.
See also: Protected areas of Victoria (Australia)
Referenced By
National Parks (Victoria, Australia) | Protected areas of Victoria (Australia) | Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory
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