Just your group
Share the Prom with your partner, family or friends. Your vehicle and local hiking guide are exclusively for your group, with up to 10 guests.
Mountains, beaches and time together.
Private Wilsons Promontory Adventure
Share a summit picnic, explore Squeaky Beach and look for wildlife with your own group and local guide. $1,500 per private vehicle, with central-area hotel pickup and the option to tailor the day beforehand.
Up to 10 guestsPrivate vehicle & guideHotel pickupCustomise beforehand
A wild place to reconnect.
Climb together. Unwind by the ocean.
Bring your partner, family or friends to a place of granite mountains, white sand and coastal forest. Spend the morning walking, share lunch above the coastline and finish with beach time and a search for wildlife. It is a full day of fresh air and adventure, shared with the people you choose.
Your private vehicle and local guide take care of the driving and route, so you can enjoy the day together. Follow our recommended itinerary, with around 12 km of walking, or contact us beforehand to discuss shorter walks, more beach time or a different focus for your group.
Lunch is part of the adventure too. Stop in Meeniyan for coffee and local picnic supplies, then carry lunch to the summit of Mt Oberon or Mt Bishop. After the climb, settle in together and enjoy the view before heading back down.
The Hike & Seek difference
Your own guide. A day to share.
A private tour brings together the freedom of travelling with your own group and the local knowledge of a hiking guide. We help with the planning so you can make the most of your time at the Prom.
Hotel pickup included
Start from your Melbourne CBD hotel or accommodation within approximately 5 km by road of the CBD. Send us your address so we can confirm pickup.
Mountains and beaches together
Follow our recommended route for coastal hiking, a summit picnic at Mt Oberon or Mt Bishop, Squeaky Beach and time looking for wildlife.
Shape the day beforehand
Tell us about your group's walking abilities, interests and priorities before booking. We can discuss a different balance of hiking, beaches and wildlife.
Time to enjoy it together
Your guide helps your group find a comfortable walking pace and makes room for breaks and photos within the agreed itinerary.
$1,500 for your private vehicle
One total price for your group on the recommended itinerary, including your guide and transport. Coffee, lunch and personal expenses are extra.
Your suggested adventure
From mountain summit to white-sand beach.
Our recommended day combines coastal walking, a summit hike and picnic, Squeaky Beach and time to look for wildlife. It is an active itinerary, with around 12 km of Grade 3 walking across the day.
Use this route as a starting point. If your group would prefer a different balance of hiking, beaches and wildlife, contact us before booking. We will agree on a practical plan, allowing for the drive, park access, weather and everyone's walking abilities.
The adventure
Melbourne→Meeniyan→Coastal Hike→Mt Oberon / Bishop→Summit Picnic Lunch→Squeaky Beach→Wildlife Spotting
7:30 AM
Private Melbourne Pickup
Your local guide picks up your group for a day exploring the Prom together. Hotel pickup is included in Melbourne CBD and at accommodation within approximately 5 km by road of the CBD, subject to confirming your address. Staying outside this area? Meet us at our usual central Melbourne pickup point.
Meeting point if outside the hotel pickup area:180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Morning
Coffee & Picnic Supplies in Meeniyan
Stop in Meeniyan for a coffee and time to buy lunch from a local cafe or bakery. Choose something you can carry in your day bag for a picnic at the summit later on. It is a relaxed start to the day and a chance to enjoy a little of South Gippsland on the way.
Late Morning
Welcome to Wilsons Prom
Granite mountains, coastal heath and glimpses of the sea welcome you to Wilsons Promontory. Settle into the landscape as your guide introduces the park and the day's walking plans. Keep an eye out for wildlife as we make our way towards the trails.
Late Morning
Coastal Hike
Follow your guide through coastal bushland, granite landscapes and stretches of the Prom's shoreline. The route is chosen around conditions and your agreed itinerary, with time to enjoy the scenery and find a comfortable walking rhythm together.
Before Lunch
Mt Oberon or Mt Bishop
Head up Mt Oberon or Mt Bishop for the day's summit hike, with the choice guided by weather, track access and your agreed plan. Walk through the Prom's mountain landscape, take breaks along the way and arrive at a view of coastline, islands and forest.
Lunch
Picnic Lunch at the Summit
After the climb, unpack the lunch you picked up in Meeniyan at the top of Mt Oberon or Mt Bishop. Share a picnic with your group and enjoy the mountains and coastline spread out below. If conditions are unsuitable at the summit, your guide will choose a more sheltered lunch spot.
After Lunch
Summit Views
Spend a little longer taking in the view before the descent. From granite peaks and turquoise bays to offshore islands, this is a chance to pause, take photos together and enjoy where the morning's hike has brought you.
Late Afternoon
Squeaky Beach
Swap hiking shoes for the white quartz sand of Squeaky Beach. Explore the granite boulders, listen for the squeak beneath your feet and enjoy some time by the ocean together. Any swimming depends on the conditions and your guide's advice on the day.
Late Afternoon
Wildlife Spotting
Look for the animals that make the Prom special, including wombats, kangaroos, wallabies and emus. Your guide helps you spot wildlife and enjoy the encounter from a respectful distance. Sightings vary naturally, so every visit is a little different.
Approx. 7:30 PM
Return to Melbourne
Relax on the drive back to Melbourne after a day of mountain trails, a summit picnic, beaches and wildlife with your own group. Return arrangements and approximate timing will be confirmed with your itinerary.
Make a day of it, together.
Plan your private Wilsons Prom escape.
$1,500 per vehicle. Up to 10 guests. Your own local guide.
Is this your kind of day?
For people who love a little adventure together.
Bring friends together, share a family holiday or celebrate with a day outdoors. If mountain views, a picnic and time by the ocean sound like your kind of day, our recommended itinerary is a great place to start.
You'll love this tour if you:
- ✓Want a mountain hike to be part of your day.
- ✓Want a private vehicle and guide for your group.
- ✓Love beaches, mountains and wild landscapes.
- ✓Are comfortable walking around 12 km across the day.
- ✓Want time to look for wombats, kangaroos and emus.
- ✓Like the idea of a picnic at the summit.
- ✓Want to share the adventure with family or friends.
- ✓Want local knowledge and help planning the day.
Talk to us before booking if you:
- —Need a fully accessible, step-free itinerary.
- —Prefer sightseeing with minimal walking.
- —Are uncomfortable with uphill mountain walking.
- —Would prefer shorter walks and more time by the beach.
- —Are uncomfortable with a long, active day outdoors.
Your local crew
A local guide to bring the Prom to life.
Hike & Seek is a small independent Melbourne tour company built around hiking, wildlife and time in nature. Our friendly, First Aid qualified guides share the places they love and help you feel at home on the trail.
Your guide hikes alongside you, helps your group find a comfortable pace and keeps an eye on weather and track conditions. From coffee in Meeniyan to the last wildlife stop, you have someone looking after the details.
Tell us what matters to your group before you travel. Whether it is reaching a summit, taking photos or enjoying time by the coast, we can discuss how to fit your priorities into the day.
First Aid qualifiedHiking guidesIndependent & localPrivate guiding
The essentials
What's included
- ✓Your own local hiking guide
- ✓Private vehicle for your group
- ✓Wilsons Promontory National Park entry
- ✓Guided coastal hiking
- ✓Mt Oberon or Mt Bishop summit hike
- ✓Squeaky Beach
- ✓Meeniyan coffee & picnic supplies stop
- ✓Wildlife spotting opportunities
- ✓Hotel pickup within the central pickup area
- ✓Up to 10 guests
Not included:Coffee, lunch and personal expenses. We stop in Meeniyan so you can buy something fresh from a local cafe or bakery to carry on the hike and enjoy as a picnic at the summit of Mt Oberon or Mt Bishop.
Before you book
Private Wilsons Prom tour FAQs
What makes this a private Wilsons Prom tour?
The vehicle and local hiking guide are exclusively for your group, with up to 10 guests. Follow our recommended hiking itinerary or contact us before booking to discuss a day shaped around your group's interests and walking abilities.
How much does the private tour cost?
The recommended private Wilsons Prom day tour costs AUD $1,500 per vehicle for up to 10 guests. This is the total tour price for your group, not a per-person rate. Coffee, lunch and personal expenses are purchased separately. For a customised itinerary, we will confirm the plan and price before you book.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is included in Melbourne CBD and at accommodation within approximately 5 km by road of the CBD. Send us your address before booking so we can confirm whether it is within the pickup area. The distance is by road, rather than a straight-line radius.
Where do we meet if we are outside the hotel pickup area?
Our usual central meeting point is 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. We will confirm your pickup location and departure time before the tour.
Can we customise the itinerary?
Yes. Contact us beforehand with your preferred date, group size, interests and walking experience. We can discuss changes to the walks and stops, subject to travel time, track access, weather and what is practical in a day. Please arrange significant changes before booking.
How much walking is involved?
The recommended itinerary includes around 12 km of walking across two hikes and shorter walks. Terrain includes coastal trails, beaches, uphill mountain tracks, steps and uneven surfaces. Distances may change with conditions or an agreed customised itinerary.
How difficult is the hiking?
The recommended day includes Grade 3 walking and suits people with a reasonable level of fitness who are comfortable walking for several hours. Expect uphill sections, steps and uneven surfaces. Tell us about any concerns before booking so we can discuss the right route for your group.
Can you cater for different walking abilities or children?
Let us know the ages, walking experience and needs of everyone in your group before booking. We can discuss shorter walks or a less strenuous itinerary where practical. The standard hiking route is not step-free, and a private booking does not change the terrain.
Do we hike Mt Oberon or Mt Bishop?
Our recommended itinerary includes one of these summit hikes. The choice depends on weather, track access and your agreed plan. If you have a preference, tell us before booking and we will discuss what is possible.
Where do we have lunch?
We stop in Meeniyan for coffee and to buy picnic supplies. After the summit hike, we enjoy lunch at the top of Mt Oberon or Mt Bishop. If conditions are unsuitable, your guide will choose a more sheltered spot. Food is purchased separately and carried in your day bag.
Can we swim at Squeaky Beach?
You can bring swimmers and a towel, but swimming is not a guaranteed part of the itinerary. Whether it is suitable depends on ocean and weather conditions, available time and your guide's advice on the day.
Will we definitely see wombats and kangaroos?
We make time to look for wildlife, including wombats, kangaroos, wallabies and emus. They are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. Your guide will help you enjoy any encounters from a respectful distance.
What time does the tour depart and return?
For the recommended itinerary, we suggest leaving Melbourne at approximately 7:30 AM and returning around 7:30 PM. Exact times depend on your pickup location, agreed route, traffic and conditions. This is a full day with a substantial drive in each direction.
What happens in bad weather?
Weather and track conditions can affect summit access, coastal walks and beach stops. Your guide may adjust the itinerary for safety or closures. We will discuss any significant changes with you.
What should we bring?
Bring comfortable hiking shoes or trainers with good grip, water, warm layers, a waterproof jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. Each person should have a small day bag with room for the picnic lunch bought in Meeniyan. Bring swimmers and a towel if you would like the option, conditions permitting.
Can we bring luggage?
Vehicle storage is limited. Please contact us before booking if you need to bring anything larger than a small day bag.
How do we book, and what are the cancellation terms?
Send an enquiry with your preferred date, number of guests, pickup address and any itinerary requests. We will confirm availability, the itinerary, price and private-tour booking and cancellation terms before you book.
Let's go wild.
Make time for mountains, beaches and each other.
Share your preferred date, group size and what you would love to do. We will help plan your private Wilsons Prom adventure, with pickup, the itinerary and booking details confirmed beforehand.
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