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Sealers Cove

Sealers Cove - a forest walk to one of Wilsons Prom’s finest wilderness beaches

Difficulty 3/5 · ModerateDayOut-and-backDay/overnight (coastal)
Distance
~19 km return
Max elevation
~250 m
Elevation gain
~450 m
Duration
5-7 h
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A breathtaking landscape of Bishop and Clerk on Maria Island, Tasmania.

The route

The line through Wilsons Prom, Victoria, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.

Season & conditions

Best season

Year-round

Weather risks

Coastal weather; muddy after rain

Open year-round; the creek crossing at the beach is tide-dependent. Confirm.

On the trail

Terrain & surface

Forest track to a wilderness beach with a tidal creek at the end

Technical & exposure

Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally

Navigation & waymarking

Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally

Accessibility & group fit

Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics

Crowds & solitude

Popular

Variants & turnaround

Overnight at the cove; day return

Getting there & staying

Trailhead access

Telegraph Saddle, Tidal River

Shuttle & transport

Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed

Huts, camping & refuges

Hike-in campsite at Sealers Cove (booked)

Gear, water & connectivity

Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies

Facilities

Services in Tidal River; limited or none on the trail

Guide & crew

Not required; self-guided

Permits & safety

Wilsons Prom NP; overnight camping at Sealers Cove needs a booking

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

Tidal creek crossing, mud, leeches

Emergency exits & rescue

Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.

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