Wilsons Promontory, or “The Prom” as they call it here, is one of the best loved national parks in the whole of Australia. It is about 140 km south-east of Melbourne. It covers the peninsula that forms the southernmost part of the Australian mainland. The Prom offers more than 80km of walking tracks and a wide variety of beaches – whether you want surfing, safe swimming or a secluded beach all to yourself, you can find it here. Finally, there is the wildlife, which abounds despite the park’s popularity. There are wonderful birds (including emus), kangaroos, and at night, plenty of wombats. Some of the wildlife, e.g. at Tidal River, is very tame and can even become a nuisance !