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 !