The Prom Coast is one of the most photogenic parts of South Gippsland, with dramatic coastlines, sweeping beaches, rolling green hills, forests, islands and spectacular sunsets. From easy-to-reach viewpoints to short walks and remote coastal locations, there are plenty of places to capture the beauty of the region.
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Mount Oberon Summit
Wilsons Promontory
Climb to one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Victoria for panoramic views across Wilsons Promontory, Bass Strait and the surrounding islands.
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Vereker Outlook
Wilsons Promontory
Take the short walk to this elevated viewpoint for beautiful views over the Tidal River area, surrounding bushland and the coastline.
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Squeaky Beach
Wilsons Promontory
Photograph the famous white quartz sand, turquoise water and granite boulders, with the beach particularly spectacular in the early morning and late afternoon.
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Norman Beach
Wilsons Promontory
Capture one of the Prom’s most iconic coastal landscapes, with a long sandy beach stretching towards the mountains of Wilsons Promontory.
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Whisky Bay
Wilsons Promontory
Photograph the dramatic granite boulders, rocky coastline and turquoise water surrounding this beautiful beach.
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Pillar Point
Wilsons Promontory
Walk to the lookout for elevated views over Norman Beach, Squeaky Beach and the coastline towards Mount Oberon.
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Lilly Pilly Gully
Wilsons Promontory
Explore the lush forest and surrounding walking tracks for photographs of towering trees, ferns and native wildlife.
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Big Drift
Wilsons Promontory
Climb the enormous inland sand dunes for a unique landscape unlike anywhere else on the Prom, with spectacular views across the surrounding countryside.
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Tidal River
Wilsons Promontory
Capture the river, mountains, beaches and surrounding bushland, with early mornings and evenings providing beautiful light and reflections.
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Eagles Nest
Inverloch
One of the best coastal viewpoints near Inverloch, offering dramatic views over Bass Strait and the striking limestone cliffs of the Bunurong Coast.
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Bunurong Coastal Drive Lookouts
Stop at the many viewpoints along the road between Inverloch and Cape Paterson for photographs of cliffs, beaches, rock platforms and Bass Strait.
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Flat Rocks
Inverloch
Photograph the unusual rock formations, tidal pools and marine environment along this fascinating section of the Bunurong Coast.
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The Caves
Inverloch
Capture the dramatic limestone formations and coastal scenery around The Caves, particularly when the light is low.
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Inverloch Foreshore
Enjoy wide views across Anderson Inlet and photograph the water, boats, beaches and surrounding coastline.
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Anderson Inlet Sunset
Inverloch
Watch the sun set over the inlet and surrounding coastline, with the calm water often creating beautiful reflections.
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Venus Bay Beach
Photograph the long sandy beaches, coastal dunes and ocean waves, with the expansive shoreline providing excellent sunrise and sunset opportunities.
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Tarwin Lower & Tarwin River
Capture the peaceful river, surrounding wetlands and countryside, particularly around sunrise and sunset.
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Walkerville Cliffs
Photograph the dramatic limestone cliffs, Bass Strait coastline and historic landscape around Walkerville.
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Walkerville South Beach
Enjoy spectacular coastal views and photograph the rugged cliffs, sandy beach and surrounding bushland.
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Waratah Bay Beach
Capture long sandy beaches with views across to Wilsons Promontory, particularly beautiful during the late afternoon.
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Sandy Point Beach
Enjoy wide views across Corner Inlet towards Wilsons Promontory, with the west-facing beach making it one of the region’s best places for sunset photography.
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Shallow Inlet
Sandy Point
Photograph the calm waters, sandbars, wetlands, mountains and reflections around Shallow Inlet, particularly at sunrise and sunset.
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Corner Inlet
Port Welshpool
Capture spectacular views across the water towards the islands and mountains of Wilsons Promontory.
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Port Welshpool Long Jetty
Photograph the historic jetty stretching into Corner Inlet, with the Prom and surrounding islands providing a spectacular backdrop.
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Port Franklin
Capture fishing boats, waterways and the peaceful coastal landscape around this historic fishing village.
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Toora & Corner Inlet
Photograph the rolling green farmland, wetlands and wide views towards the Prom and Corner Inlet.
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Foster & Mount Nicoll
Enjoy elevated views across the rolling hills and farmland surrounding Foster, particularly beautiful in the soft morning or afternoon light.
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Fish Creek Countryside
Capture the iconic rolling green hills, dairy farms and dramatic skies around Fish Creek on the road towards Wilsons Promontory.
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Meeniyan & Koonwarra Countryside
Photograph the picturesque farmland, winding roads, old trees and rolling hills surrounding these charming South Gippsland villages.
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Loch Village
Capture the historic main street, heritage buildings, rolling hills and beautiful countryside surrounding this picturesque village.
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Mirboo North & Strzelecki Ranges
Photograph the lush forests, rolling hills, farmland and misty landscapes around Mirboo North and the surrounding ranges.
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Best Sunrise Locations
Head east-facing beaches and elevated coastal viewpoints around Inverloch, Wilsons Promontory and the Bunurong Coast for beautiful early-morning light.
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Best Sunset Locations
Sandy Point, Waratah Bay, Inverloch and Shallow Inlet are excellent places to finish the day, with wide western views and beautiful reflections across the water.
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Wildlife Photography
Wilsons Promontory, Corner Inlet, Shallow Inlet and the coastal wetlands provide excellent opportunities to photograph kangaroos, wombats, emus, wallabies and native birds.
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Astrophotography & Stargazing
Escape the town lights and head into the darker areas around Wilsons Promontory and rural South Gippsland for spectacular night skies and opportunities for astrophotography.
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Drone & Landscape Photography
The beaches, farmland, wetlands and rugged coastline provide spectacular aerial photography opportunities, subject to national park, wildlife and local drone restrictions.
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Photography Road Trip
Combine Fish Creek, Wilsons Promontory, Sandy Point, Waratah Bay, Walkerville, Inverloch and the Bunurong Coast for a full day of some of South Gippsland’s most photogenic landscapes.
Conditions, opening hours and seasonal rules change — check with operators and Parks Victoria before you go.
