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Aerial deer control operation 19 -21 October 2026 – Wilsons Promontory
Parks Victoria will be conducting an aerial deer control program from 5pm Sunday 19th – 7pm Wednesday 21st October. The following tracks and visitor areas will be closed during the operation:Prom Wildlife WalkNorthern overnight hike circuit5 Mile BeachBig DriftStockyard CampgroundCotters Road, Cotters Lake and Cotters BeachVereker OutlookMillers LandingBoundary TrackShallow Inlet via Hourigan Camp LaneYanakie Cemetery Walk Areas are also closed to access via watercraft. During the operation, visitors may hear gunshots and see a helicopter flying a low levels. Safety is of paramount importance and Parks Victoria will have an Operations Controller on-site to ensure visitor safety in addition to signage advising visitors of current closures.
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Deer Control Program 11 - 16 October 2026, Wilsons Promontory
Parks Victoria will be conducting a deer control program at Wilsons Promontory National Park 11th - 16th October 2026. From 5pm to 8am each day there will be no access to the following visitor areas while the operation occurs: Stockyard Campground Big Drift Yanakie Cemetery Shallow Inlet Walk via Hourigan Camp Lane Cotters Lake and Cotters Beach Other visitor areas and some management vehicle only tracks may also be intermittently closed overnight while the operation occurs. Signage will be in place to inform visitors of all relevant closures.
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Delays expected at the Wilsons Promontory National Park entrance
Visitors to Wilsons Promontory National Park are advised that temporary traffic management and delays are expected at the park entrance from 31 August to 20 November 2026 while critical infrastructure works are undertaken as part of the Prom Sanctuary project. Dates: 31 August to 20 November 2026 What to expectTemporary traffic management, including traffic controllers and stop/go traffic lights.Reduced speeds and possible delays when entering or exiting the park.Works scheduleExit road works: 31 August to 9 October 2026Entrance road works: 12 October to 20 November 2026These dates may be subject to change depending on weather and site conditions. Minimising disruptionTo reduce impacts on visitors, works have been staged to maintain access to the park wherever possible. During the first stage of works, two-way traffic will be maintained through the park entrance, supported by traffic management measures.Visitors are encouraged to allow extra travel time, follow the directions of traffic controllers, and check for the latest conditions before travelling.
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Invasive Species Control Programs 2025 - 2027
Wilsons Promontory National Park will be conducting invasive species control programs from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2027. Introduced species such as deer, rabbits, foxes and feral cats are all major threats to nature. By removing introduced hog deer and rabbits, we are reducing grazing pressure on the incredible variety of native plants and plant communities, including some that are nationally threatened. By targeting foxes and feral cats, we are reducing the threat of predation for native species such as the Southern Brown Bandicoot, Long-nosed Potoroo, Ground Parrot, New Holland Mouse, Eastern Pygmy Possum and the Hooded Plover. All animal control programs are carried out under strict conditions, compliant with all relevant legislation, Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures, designed to ensure safe, effective, and humane practices are implemented. For further information, please visit Prom Sanctuary.
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Stockyard Campground & Toilet Block Closed
Stockyard Campground and Toilet Block are closed until further notice.
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