Scuba Diving Wilsons Promontory, Victoria

Also known as "The Prom", the Wilsons Promontory is a tourist magnet that attracts people from different parts of the globe. What this place offers the zealous voyagers is the spectacular views of a preserved paradise. Here, excursionists may easily enjoy a walk to the criss-cross bush tracks at the park or even go for a swim deep into the maritime wonders that surround this Victorian haven. Indeed, it offers a complete package of amazing finds.

However, before the world came to know more about this hidden paradise, it was George Bass who first discovered "The Prom" in his 1798 voyage. As early as then, the Wilsons Promontory was already geared to become one of the best Australian destinations because of its strategic value as a peninsula. It is surrounded by coastlines that extend up to 130 kilometres. What's more, it has a panoramic frame of granite headlands, high cliffs and mountains, enchanting fern gullies, and forests. While the park of the Wilsons Promontory has always been the focus of most recreational activities, the real adventure only lies in what is hidden beneath the crystal waters of "The Prom".

Even in the past, a trip to the Wilsons Promontory was already an exciting experience in itself. When an entry road wasn't fully constructed yet, travelers were expected to take a boat ride up to the Corner Inlet and even drive along the beach through a car or even a horse, despite the threat of being set adrift by the waves. With amazing sights that include whales and seals off the coastline, wombats, emus, and Eastern Grey Kangaroos on grasslands, "The Prom" is surely a place to go to rediscover coastal wilderness. Not only that, the coast actually features an expanse of intertidal mudflats, sheltered coves, and sandy beaches with swamps and dunes. Moreover, the berth of "The Prom" is also good for navigating the chaotic waters of the Bass Strait since a lighthouse is found at the South East Point.

Although tourists are frequently seen camping, hiking, or even having in a picnic at the Tidal River -- the sole settlement in "the Prom" area, swimming in the sandy beach at the Normal Bay is also a delight for the guests. Meanwhile, the Squeaky Beach has always been famous for its quartz sand in pure white. Aside from bird watching and rock climbing, the deep, blue waters that surround the Wilsons Promontory also hosts a wealth of exciting activities such as fishing and angling, not to mention kayaking, canoeing, surfing, and -- best of all -- snorkeling and diving.

Whales, seals, and abundant schools of fish are only among the reasons for travelers to delve deep into the maritime paradise. The underwater landscape of "The Prom" is truly a sight to behold, with its highly preserved coral reefs and rich flora and fauna. Moreover, any enthusiastic scuba diver in this place will be introduced to other exotic species under the sea, which are protected by the marine national park.
A 200-kilometer travel to the Wilsons Promontory may take a three-hour trip from Melbourne, through the South Gippsland Highway. Meanwhile, the Tidal River is still 30 kilometers away from the park boundary.

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