WORK has started to upgrade the Tidal River Visitor Centre with Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos today announcing the next part of the $23 million Wilsons Promontory Revitalisation project is now underway.
“Wilsons Prom is truly one of the gems of our state and we want as many people as possible to enjoy this beautiful tourism attraction,” Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said.
“We’re proud to support a project that will make it more accessible and help to attract even more visitors to this spectacular part of Victoria.”
Improvements to the visitor centre will include a building extension, interior upgrades, landscaping, external paths and information kiosks to make visitor experiences more accessible and sustainable.
An additional $1.7 million was invested from the Victoria's Great Outdoors and Changing Places programs to include a fully accessible toilet block and changing facilities to improve restroom facilities.
The first part of the Wilsons Promontory Revitalisation project, to upgrade the popular Prom Wildlife Walk, was completed in December 2024. This involved resurfacing of the two-kilometre track and installing seated rest areas along the way.
“Locals and tourists alike love Wilson’s Prom and these upgrades are making it more accessible and sustainable for people to enjoy well into the future,” Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh stated.
The announcement comes as the Sealers Cove Boardwalk rebuild appears to be one step closer.
According to Parks Victoria, the tender process for the boardwalk replacement has closed and they are currently evaluating the responses.
It’s understood the rebuild will remove the existing damaged timber boardwalk that were damaged by storms during 2021 and replace it with fibre reinforced plastic.
Subject to assessment and approvals, Parks Victoria expects rebuild works to commence this Spring.
For more information about Wilsons Prom, including booking accommodation, visit parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/wilsons-promontory-national-park.