Wilsons Promontory
District of Darby River
in South Gippsland of Victoria, Australia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-38.983 and 146.283 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -38° 58' 59" and E 146° 16' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - AUD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 11:54 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
UTC/GMT offset: 9.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:44 am and 10:21 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
39.454 and -31.262 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Faja Grande
References
This place on Geonames.org

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The district Wilsons Promontory of Darby River in South Gippsland (Victoria) is a district in Australia about 296 mi south-west of Canberra, the country's capital city.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 80 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 15%
Air Humidity 97%
Air Pressure 1003 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

29°C (85 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Friday, 29th of November 2024

19°C (65 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

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picnic surf - dirk at the prom

Published: September 27, 2008
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Author: woosterdog06

bogan surfs picnic at wilsons prom.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Wilsons Promontory National Park

Wilsons Promontory National Park, commonly known as Wilsons Prom or The Prom, is a national park in the Gippsland region of Victoria, 157 km southeast of Melbourne. It is mainland Australia's southernmost national park, known for its beautiful rainforests, unspoiled beaches, and abundant wildlife. It covers the southern portion of Wilsons Promontory, a peninsula containing South Point, the southernmost point on the Australian mainland.

Located at -39.0133, 146.394 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National parks of Victoria (Australia), Biosphere reserves of Australia, Gippsland, Bass Strait, Protected areas established in 1898, Wilsons Promontory, 1898 establishments in Australia

Tidal River (Victoria)

Tidal River is a river in Wilsons Promontory National Park, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia. It is also a permanent camping ground that takes its name from the river, which flows past the camping ground to the north, and provides it with all its fresh water.

Located at -39.0203, 146.339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Camping in Australia, Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland, Rivers of Victoria (Australia), Temporary populated places in Australia

South East Point

South East Point South East Point lies on the southerly tip of Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia. South East Point is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:39|07|S|146|25|E||| | |name= }}. It commands sensational views of Bass Strait and is a major landmark for all ships travelling between the southern Australian ports and the Pacific Ocean. South East Point is the site of the Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse.

Located at -39.1167, 146.417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bass Strait, Wilsons Promontory, Headlands of Victoria (Australia)

Wilsons Promontory

Wilsons Promontory is a peninsula that forms the southernmost part of the Australian mainland and is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:39|02|S|146|23|E||| | |name= }}. South Point at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:39|08|06|S|146|22|32|E| | |name= }} is the southernmost tip of Wilsons Promontory and hence of mainland Australia. Located at nearby South East Point, is the Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse.

Located at -39.0333, 146.383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
IBRA subregions, Bass Strait, Wilsons Promontory, Peninsulas of Australia

Banksia Creek (Victoria)

Banksia Creek is a watercourse in Victoria. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:39|07|S|146|22|E|type:river_region:AU-VIC|| |primary |name= }} at the southern tip of Wilsons Promontory. The name refers to the plant genus Banksia, which grows in the area.

Located at -39.1167, 146.367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Victoria (Australia), Wilsons Promontory

Yanakie Isthmus

Yanakie Isthmus is a sandy isthmus that connects Wilsons Promontory to mainland Victoria, south-eastern Australia. The small holiday town of Sandy Point and nearby Shallow Inlet lie on the western side of the isthmus.

Located at -38.8833, 146.233 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Isthmuses, Wilsons Promontory, Coastline of Victoria (Australia)

Bennison Island

Bennison Island is an uninhabited granite island near the northern coast of Wilsons Promontory National Park, in Victoria, Australia. Access is by boat at high tide.

Located at -38.8425, 146.369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Victoria (Australia), Wilsons Promontory

Norman Island (Victoria)

Norman Island is approximately 4 km west of Picnic Point, Wilsons Promontory in Victoria, Australia at 39° 01’ S, 146° 15’ E. It is proclaimed as a Remote and Natural Area under the National Parks Act. The island is part of the Wilsons Promontory Islands Important Bird Area, identified as such by BirdLife International because of its importance for breeding seabirds.

Located at -39.0167, 146.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Victoria (Australia), Wilsons Promontory, Important Bird Areas of Victoria (Australia)

Shellback Island

Shellback Island is approximately 4 kilometres northwest of Darby Bay, off Wilsons Promontory in Victoria, Australia. It is proclaimed as a Remote and Natural Area under the National Parks Act. The island is part of the Wilsons Promontory Islands Important Bird Area, identified as such by BirdLife International because of its importance for breeding seabirds.

Located at -38.9686, 146.228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Victoria (Australia), Wilsons Promontory, Important Bird Areas of Victoria (Australia)

Corner Island

Corner Island is located in Corner Inlet Marine National Park, approximately 2.5 kilometres north of Millers Landing on Wilsons Promontory in Victoria, Australia. The island is accessible only at high tide by boat.

Located at -38.8826, 146.32 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Victoria (Australia), Wilsons Promontory

Yanakie, Victoria

Yanakie is a small, coastal township and district in South Gippsland, in the state of Victoria, south-eastern Australia.

Located at -38.8296, 146.238 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towns in South Gippsland, Coastal towns in Victoria (Australia)

Darby River

The Darby River is a river of Gippsland in southeastern Victoria, Australia. It arises in Wilsons Promontory and enters Bass Strait to the west of it. The river is in relatively pristine condition, with the only human interference being a bridge at the estuary. Native fish species include common galaxias, pouched lamprey, short-finned eel, tupong, flat-headed gudgeon and southern pigmy perch.

Located at -38.9781, 146.286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Victoria (Australia), Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland

Wilsons Promontory Islands Important Bird Area

The Wilsons Promontory Islands Important Bird Area comprises a loose cluster of 19 small, granite islands, with a collective area of 658 ha, scattered around Wilsons Promontory in the state of Victoria, south-eastern Australia. The three southernmost islands are part of the state of Tasmania. They are important for their breeding seabirds.

Located at -39.1106, 146.302 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Important Bird Areas of Victoria (Australia), Islands of Tasmania, Islands of Victoria (Australia), Wilsons Promontory, Bass Strait, Important Bird Areas of Tasmania

Darby River, Victoria

Darby River is a locality in Gippsland in southeastern Victoria, Australia. Located within Wilson's Promontory National Park, it was the location of the original park entrance, ranger station and accommodation centre from 1909 until the Second World War. Often referred to just as The Darby, it was the location of the National Park Committee of Management Rooms from about 1909, a Ranger's cottage from 1913, and the 'Chalet' for tourist accommodation from 1923.

Located at -38.9764, 146.278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland, Towns in Victoria (Australia)

Tidal River, Victoria

Tidal River is a locality in Wilsons Promontory National Park, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia. It contains the main park administration and service centres as well as a permanent camping ground that takes its name from the river, which flows past the camping ground to the north.

Located at -39.0308, 146.326 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland, Towns in Victoria (Australia)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Promontorio Wilsons, Péninsule de Wilson, Península Wilsons, Вильсонс-Промонтори, Вільсонс-Промонторі