Wilsons Promontory Hiking Day Tour - 8 Person Max Small Group
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Wilsons Promontory Hiking Day Tour - 8 Person Max Small Group
By Hike & Seek
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Ages 15-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 12h
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- 2 x easy to moderate hikes with a total distance of 12 km.
- Plenty of chances to spot emu, koalas, wombats and wallabies
- Organic Fruit & Healthy Snacks
- Entrance to Wilsons Promontory National Park
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Rain Ponchos & First Aid
- Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
- Entry/Admission - Big Drift
- Entry/Admission - Mt Oberon Summit Walk
- Entry/Admission - Squeaky Beach
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Cash or credit card for lunch (around $25)
- Start:
- Hamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3004, Australia100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Melbourne - (Undercover taxi rank located on St Kilda Road between Hamer Hall & the Arts Centre).
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39371P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Comfortable trainers or hiking boots
- Water Bottle (1L)
- Cash or credit card for lunch (around $25)
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Warm layers just in case
- Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat
- Swimsuit & a towel for a swim in the ocean (summer months)
- Good vibes
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39371P4
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- 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3004, Australia100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Melbourne - (Undercover taxi rank located on St Kilda Road between Hamer Hall & the Arts Centre).
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- diont070 contributionsMust go!!Amazing views and a very fun hike! Our guide, Curtis, made the trip better too! He was patient to wait for others who needed more time, and readily offered to get pictures for us. He’s really friendly and held conversations with everyone throughout the trip as well! My friends and I really enjoyed his company and the hike!Written August 19, 2024
- Cruiser298505938340 contributionsWonderful Tour ExperienceLorinda was organized, punctual, and polite. We enjoyed the tour. The lunch spot was fantastic. We were lucky that there were few people, making the tour feel almost private.Written July 5, 2024
- Bigor650 contributionsWe had a wonderful experience. Saw herds of Kangaroos, wallabies emus and parrots during our trip.Patrick was an excellent guide. He was patient And helped our elderly father in law make it up to the Pinnacle. We really enjoyed ourselvesWritten June 18, 2024
- 288ritvam0 contributionsOh wow! Astonishing road trip!This was my first sihhtseeing tour in Australia. It was otherwise amazing experience, but the visiting times was quite short at each place. At the van or mini bus, I didn’t hear all the talk, hence I was cornerd. And the accent was difficult some times.Written May 11, 2024
- NorthStar284417219600 contributionsAmazing!Marcus was great! Shared a lot of his experiences and very knowledgeable. The entire trip was easy going at a perfect pace. Some of us even went swimming during this time!Written May 8, 2024
- kaileyt0 contributionsPerfect day on the great ocean road!Wow, what an insanely perfect day visiting the great ocean road with Mark from Hike & Seek. When researching tours, I knew I didn’t want a big bus group and Hike & Seek was the perfect small group in a nice 8-person max tour group. Mark had so many great stories and historical knowledge. We learned so much and had a great time with him & Dino! We also saw so many wild koalas and mobs of kangaroos which was a major highlight for us! If you have time to spend a day on the great ocean road, book with Hike & Seek. The way they format their tour misses the big tour bus crowds so you have a more personalized and calm experience.Written May 2, 2024
- colleenq5220 contributionsOne for the books!What a delight! The bakery on the way was delicious. The hike was about 7 miles. We saw wallabies, spectacular views and an echidna. Then it was off to the Koala Sanctuary. It's very touching that there is so much space for them and some had been rescued during the wildfires. After that we did another small walk where we could see rescued penguins nesting, grey geese and more wallabies. The penguin parade was pure joy. I would suggest going to the far gift shop before popping down because it gets crowded straight afterwards. Seeing the penguins emerging out of the ocean, wait til there are enough to waddle up the beach to goto their homes was delightful. Really a wonderful outing that is such a special day.Written March 21, 2024
- monahank0 contributionsAmazing views worth the strenuous hike.The Grampians Hiking Tour from Melbourne is an exhilarating escape into Victoria's rugged wilderness. Led by knowledgeable guides like Marcus, you'll trek through ancient rock formations, cascading waterfalls, and panoramic vistas. Highlights include the Pinnacle lookout, Mackenzie Falls, and Boroka Lookout, each offering stunning views and rich insights into the region's indigenous culture and geological history. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or casual explorer, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure immersed in nature's beauty.Written March 18, 2024
- monahank0 contributionsAbsolute blast with Dino and Mark!The 12 Apostles, Otways, and Great Ocean Road day tour from Melbourne is a breathtaking journey through some of Australia's most iconic landscapes. From the bustling city streets of Melbourne, you'll embark on a scenic drive along the rugged coastline of the Great Ocean Road, one of the world's most scenic coastal drives. The highlight of the tour is undoubtedly the 12 Apostles, a collection of limestone stacks rising majestically from the Southern Ocean. These stunning rock formations are a testament to the power of nature and offer breathtaking photo opportunities at every turn. In addition to the 12 Apostles, the tour also takes you through the lush rainforests of the Otway Ranges, where you can marvel at towering ferns, ancient trees, and cascading waterfalls. It's a peaceful retreat into nature's embrace, offering a welcome contrast to the dramatic coastal scenery. Throughout the journey, our knowledgeable guides Mark and Dino provide fascinating insights into the history, geology, and ecology of the region, enhancing the overall experience. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, photography buff, or simply looking for a memorable day trip from Melbourne, the 12 Apostles, Otways, and Great Ocean Road tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and adventure.Written March 18, 2024
- CKemp040 contributions12 Apostles TourGreat tour. Nice small group size. Marcus was engaging, knowledgeable and accommodating. He new all the good spots and found us a couple of koalas to view in the wild. All stops were lovely. Thanks for a great day.Written March 17, 2024
- musif10 contributionsAmazing!Great tour, great guides, great route, great timing! Highly recommended! This is my fourth tour with Hike and Seek!Written March 15, 2024
- Vacation425383537250 contributionsGreat Experience - Recommend you do this.Fantastic Day! Mark & Dino were wonderful guide’s🫶. You’ll see breathtaking ocean views and tranquil forests & 🦜🐨🦘👩🌾 🍽️👍Written March 12, 2024
- yangjiebing19950 contributionsAwesome tourIt was a really nice guided tour with some easy hikes, and the lookouts were stunning. We also were able to see some wild kangaroos and koalas and they were super cute! Will definitely consider to go on a trip again with hike and seek~Written March 9, 2024
- kmayhew2080 contributionsMust do in MelbourneI did two tours (Phillip Island and Wilson Prom) with Hike and Seek and they were both fantastic! The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. I enjoyed incorporating hikes into the day instead of just stopping off at a viewpoint like most tour companies. We saw lots of wildlife too. I highly recommend booking with Hike and Seek!Written March 8, 2024
- T1829MEpeterl0 contributionsHighly RecommendedAnnie, our guide and driver was amazing. She's warm, friendly and provide commentaries along the way. Good planning on her part. Highly recommended. Well worth the trip with Hide & SeekWritten March 1, 2024
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Mat
4 contributions
Oct 2022
After having spent the last 2 birthdays in lockdown, l decided to spend this one enjoying the great outdoors. The Wilsons prom hiking trip was a 7 hour both ways driving ordeal with no music, chatter or WiFi onboard, making the journey dull and lifeless. The driver and tour operator Michael was rude and unprofessional and not a great lover of free speech. He felt it was part of his job description to intervene and contradict my views throughout the trip. Having gone on many road trips around Victoria with other tour operators, this was by far, the worst experience l have ever had. I soon discovered that the owner, James, has no complaint process in his business model. In fact, he declined to take any complaints from paying customers in order to improve service. It was quite extraordinary to witness. It's a birthday l will never forget for all the wrong reasons. Whether a local, domestic or international traveller, l couldn't recommend this business any less.
Written October 19, 2022
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This review is purely based on the group and Michael not agreeing with your conspiracy views.
Michael has been with Hike & Seek for 6 years and has never received anything less than a 5-star review. And Michael has 100's reviews. He is very professional and caring and I have no doubt that he was nothing less than accommodating and inclusive. Everyone is entitled to free speech, the issue was you were telling other paying customers that they were brained washed, dumb and calling them sheep. We have no place for this behaviour on our tours.
I've spoken with other guests who were on tour with you this day and they confirmed your nature, you were aggressive, rude and confrontational. I was speaking with Michael during the day about your behaviour via Slack and how he should handle the situation. There was nothing we could have done to make you enjoy this experience. You were clearly bent on getting your views across to everyone on this tour rather than enjoying the experience for what it was.
I instructed Michael to cut the tour short and return to Melbourne if your behaviour got too unbearable for the other paying customers.
I was well aware of who you were when you called me and reported Michael. Yes, we do have a complaints process but quite frankly, I had nothing to say to you as you were clearly the troublemaker and threatened me over the phone. You stated that you would send our company bankrupt. This just confirmed what I had heard from the group and Michael.
You are not welcome on our tours in the future. It's a shame that you couldn't look past your aggressive theories and views on the world and just appreciate a day out in nature with lovely people.
We as a company are a firm believer in freedom of speech, and differences in cultural backgrounds, religion or sexual and gender preferences. We are not believers in disrespect, dishonesty and hostile behaviour.
James
Written October 20, 2022
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zenaljames
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
May 2021
Great day trip to Wilson’s Prom which included several varied hikes. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, transport was clean and comfy, and snacks and warm drinks were provided. I’d highly recommend Hike & Seek to anyone wanting to get out and explore with a group.
Written May 11, 2021
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Gemma
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Friends
Amazing day trip thanks to Shane! The views were spectacular and we saw loads of Aussie wildlife - emus, kangaroos, blue tongue lizards! The sand dune walk was gorgeous and the hike up mt Oberon was a little tough but massively worth the views from the top. Squeaky beach was a lovely way to finish off the hiking, having a dip in the water! 10/10 would recommend hike and seek, nice group size and it was obvious that Shane genuinely loves doing the tour, giving us info about Australian wildlife and his favourite hikes around the area. The small group setting is the perfect amount of people so that everyone gets to know each other and solo travelers will be included
Written January 20, 2023
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BryanIce
London, UK214 contributions
We had an incredible time with Hide & Seek tour company, and we can't recommend them highly enough! From the moment we arrived, Michael greeted us with a warm welcome, and his cheerful personality and wealth of knowledge added to the already fantastic experience. He provided us with a detailed itinerary for the day and even served us a delicious cup of coffee to start our adventure.
The tour commenced with a hike to the Big Drift, followed by a quick stop for a bite to eat, and then a hike to the top of Mt Oberon. The view from the top was breathtaking, and Michael's knowledge of the area made it even more enjoyable. The day ended at Squeaky Beach, where we were delighted with a little safari to see kangaroos, wombats, and emus.
Michael, our knowledgeable and friendly guide, was the highlight of the tour. He shared his expertise on the environment and made sure that we had a fantastic time. The small group size, with a maximum of eight people in a spacious van, made the experience intimate and personalized.
Although it was Michael's last tour for a while, we are so grateful that we had the opportunity to experience Wilsons Promontory National Park with Hide & Seek tour company. Their exceptional service, knowledgeable guide, and warm hospitality made it a day we will never forget. We give them a 10/10 rating and will definitely be back for more adventures with Hide & Seek!
The tour commenced with a hike to the Big Drift, followed by a quick stop for a bite to eat, and then a hike to the top of Mt Oberon. The view from the top was breathtaking, and Michael's knowledge of the area made it even more enjoyable. The day ended at Squeaky Beach, where we were delighted with a little safari to see kangaroos, wombats, and emus.
Michael, our knowledgeable and friendly guide, was the highlight of the tour. He shared his expertise on the environment and made sure that we had a fantastic time. The small group size, with a maximum of eight people in a spacious van, made the experience intimate and personalized.
Although it was Michael's last tour for a while, we are so grateful that we had the opportunity to experience Wilsons Promontory National Park with Hide & Seek tour company. Their exceptional service, knowledgeable guide, and warm hospitality made it a day we will never forget. We give them a 10/10 rating and will definitely be back for more adventures with Hide & Seek!
Written March 1, 2023
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Harty
Melbourne, Australia15 contributions
May 2021
It's one thing to go to an amazing place of natural beauty and Wilson's Prom NP certainly packs a punch and ticks that box with great hiking trails, beautiful vistas, green valleys, sandy and secluded beaches, and lots of wildlife. But to go there with a tour that manages to squeeze all that in one day without making you feel exhausted so you can truly appreciate your visit takes a real expert 9adn that's where Hike and Seek tick all the boxes!).
Special thanks to the tour guide Michael, who could answer any queries and engaged with all participants to make us feel part of the team.
It is a long day (and more so for the tour guides) as the drive to Wilson's Prom is almost 3 hours each way from Melbourne so make sure you have a book with you (you will have your own light and air condition vent in the minibus!) or download earlier some good podcasts to watch (you will travel through places with no or poor internet access so be prepared).
Special thanks to the tour guide Michael, who could answer any queries and engaged with all participants to make us feel part of the team.
It is a long day (and more so for the tour guides) as the drive to Wilson's Prom is almost 3 hours each way from Melbourne so make sure you have a book with you (you will have your own light and air condition vent in the minibus!) or download earlier some good podcasts to watch (you will travel through places with no or poor internet access so be prepared).
Written May 12, 2021
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Thanks so much for the kind review. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your Wilsons Prom experiences. Thanks again for booking with Hike & Seek.
Written May 13, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Johanna B
13 contributions
This was great fun even though very exhausting (so this tells a lot!). We were travelling in a small group and our guide Marcus did such a good job in keeping everybody happy and safe. Thank you very much for those great memories!! - Johanna
Written November 27, 2022
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ritaabecasis
Lisbon, Portugal10 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Australia. Everything went perfeclty: the car was comfortable and spacious, the group size was small enough that we got to know the other guests but also allowed us to keep to ourselves if we felt like it. Views were astounding, undoubtedly some of the most beautiful we’ve ever seen! Our tour guide Shane was great and knowledgeable and knew exactly where to take us. We spotted emus, wombats and kangurus and saw them up close and running free, which was a much better experience than the wildlife sancutaries. We could not recommend Hike and Seek enough!
Written September 18, 2023
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Christina
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Fun hiking tour! The hikes weren’t too bad. The weather was cloudy, but the trip was still very enjoyable. Marcus is a great tour guide and I liked that the tour had only 8 people instead of a giant tour bus. It makes talking to everyone a lot easier
Written October 28, 2022
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Pratik Mandal
Warsaw, Poland7 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Oh gosh! We headed out on what I think was one of the windiest days, with some rain thrown in. But you know what? That's what made this trip so memorable for me. Shane, our guide, was absolutely fantastic. He took us on a ride with some amazing views and didn't let the weather put a damper on our day. We had a blast up on those sand dunes, even with the wind and rain – it was loads of fun, an experience I won't be forgetting anytime soon. Unfortunately, we couldn't hike up Mount Oberon because of the wind and fog. But Shane quickly came up with an alternative plan, and we ended up strolling through the Wilsons Prom rainforest, which was truly enchanting in that weather. We spotted wild wallabies and kangaroos hopping around in the rain. Although we were a bit disappointed not to see a wombat, out of nowhere, a wombat crossed the road on our way back to Melbourne.
Written September 11, 2023
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Dom
Glen Waverley, Australia2 contributions
We had a wonderful time on our trip. The guide was extremely personable. You could sense she had a genuine passion for guiding us through the beautiful area and for getting to know the people in the group. The van we drove to the hikes was clean and well kept with treats of coffee, tea, and small homemade energy ball snacks, bananas and fresh water in the back. The timing of the itinerary made for a perfect full day of hiking to majestic views, dipping into the water at an epically stunning beach, as well as taking an end of the day nature walk where we encountered a wombat, several large kangaroos, and even a snake (at a safe distance).
Written December 21, 2022
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I understand maximum tourist number is 8. How is the minimum? I plan to book your toour with my daugther.
Written June 21, 2022
I understand maximum tourist number is 8. How is the minimum? I plan to book your toour with my daugther.
Written June 21, 2022
Can you tell me how much of an opportunity there is to see wildlife like koalas and wombats? Is it just in passing as we hike? Or is there also a deliberate effort to stop/search/find them? Also, how rigorous are the two hikes? Require hiking boots? Elevation gain?
Written September 2, 2019
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