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Wilsons Promontory National Park Geographic Profile, Mapped Boundaries, and Natural Features

This geographic profile provides a comprehensive spatial analysis of Wilsons Promontory National Park, covering its 505 square kilometer surface area and complex coastal perimeter. The structured dataset details the diverse terrain, including mountainous zones, coastal cliffs, and forest habitats, while mapping significant natural features like Mount Oberon and Pillar Point within its established boundaries.

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Southernmost mainland national park in Australia, where rainforests meet rugged coastline

Wilsons Promontory National Park

Wilsons Promontory National Park is a sprawling protected area in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, representing the southernmost national park on mainland Australia. The 50,500-hectare park encompasses a dramatic peninsula that extends into the Bass Strait, protecting a remarkable diversity of landscapes including temperate rainforests, sandy beaches, granite headlands, coastal cliffs, and heathy woodlands. The park is anchored by South Point, the southernmost point on the Australian mainland, and includes numerous offshore islands. Established initially in 1898 following persistent advocacy from the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria and the Royal Society of Victoria, the park has a rich conservation history spanning over 125 years. The park is home to an impressive array of wildlife, including kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, emus, and diverse birdlife, while its marine environments support additional biodiversity. Wilsons Prom holds particular significance as both a natural heritage site and a place of historical importance, having served as a commando training ground during World War II.

Location: Australia
Park type: National park
Established: 1898
Area: 505 km²

Wilsons Promontory National Park Atlas

Location overview

Regional positioning and coastal status within the Australian park system

Wilsons Promontory National Park: Coastal Park Geography in Australia

Wilsons Promontory National Park is situated within the sovereign territory of Australia. Registered records detail its administrative placement and confirm its classification as a dedicated coastal park.

Countries: Australia
Primary location: Australia
Geographic setting: Coastal

Boundary and coordinates

Interactive boundary geometry and calculated spatial measurements

Wilsons Promontory National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent

Mapped park outlines provide precise spatial context for the protected area and its surrounding geography. Structured boundary facts detail the recorded area, coordinate limits, and geographic span without implying legal survey precision.

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Boundary area: 482.1 km²
Boundary perimeter: 224.7 km
Northernmost point: 38.771° S
Southernmost point: 39.1592° S
Easternmost point: 146.514° E
Westernmost point: 146.1704° E
Geographic centre: 38.9599° S, 146.3672° E
North–south span: 43.1 km
East–west span: 29.8 km

Wilsons Promontory National Park

Terrain and natural features

Mixed relief classifications and recorded natural landmarks

Wilsons Promontory National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Recorded terrain classifications and mountain park designations outline the mixed relief features of this protected region. Linked cards detail named peaks, streams, capes, and islands positioned within the boundaries.

Selected named natural features

Streams

Enclave Creek

Peaks

Mount Wilson

705 m

Wetlands

Sealers Swamp

Streams

Growler Creek

Capes

Hobbs Head

Capes

Waterloo Point

Wilsons Promontory Natural Features

Environmental setting

Temperate climate zones, mixed relief profiles, and major water presence

Wilsons Promontory National Park Environmental Setting and Classification Framework

Recorded landscape features and habitat types serve as interpretive categories for reading physical terrain settings. Connected data points link these classifications directly to relevant atlas destinations.

Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Temperate
Water: Major water bodies
Forest cover: Mostly forested
Seasonality: Seasonal

Landscape features

Mountains · Forest · Coast · Beach · Dunes · Cliffs · Islands · Valleys

Habitat types

Temperate broadleaf forest · Montane forest · Grassland · Heath · Riverine habitat · Coastal habitat

Park atlas

Trace the broader geographic context and diverse protected landscapes surrounding Victoria's iconic Promontory.

Explore Nearby National Parks and Protected Areas Around Wilsons Promontory

Discover other national parks and protected areas near Wilsons Promontory National Park, exploring diverse conservation landscapes across its surrounding Gippsland region. Compare key geographic features, ecosystem types, and regional protected-area spread to deepen your understanding of Victoria's natural heritage.

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Corner Inlet Marine National Park: Australian Protected Marine Landscape Atlas

Explore tidal wetlands and marine protected area geography.

Corner Inlet Marine National Park is a designated marine protected area in South Gippsland, Victoria, renowned for its ecological importance as part of a Ramsar-listed wetland. This park encompasses the waters and extensive intertidal zones of Corner Inlet, featuring vital seagrass beds and tidal marshes. Its protected status highlights its significance within Australia's marine park network, offering a clear example of coastal inlet conservation and regional landscape context for map-based exploration.

Area: 15.5 km²
Established: 2002
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Corner Inlet Marine National Park Protected Area

Marine protected areaAustralia

Park boundaries overlap#2 closest

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Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park: Australia's Southern Marine Protected Landscape

Explore mapped boundaries and island ecosystems at the edge of Bass Strait.

Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park, a 15,500-hectare marine protected area in Victoria, Australia, offers unique atlas exploration of its coastal and island geography. The park's waters surround the Glennie and Anser island groups, showcasing a complex marine terrain where Bass Strait transitions into the Southern Ocean. It complements the adjacent terrestrial national park, creating a comprehensive protected landscape vital for marine biodiversity and regional geographic context. Discover its mapped marine environment and ecologically significant island habitats.

Area: 155 km²
Established: 2003
IUCN: II
Scope: Marine

Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park Protected Area

Marine protected areaVictoria

5.5 km away#3 closest

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Beagle Commonwealth Marine Reserve: Mapping Bass Strait and Victorian Marine Protected Areas

Submerged continental shelf and Bassian Plain geography

The Beagle Commonwealth Marine Reserve protects nearly 3,000 square kilometres of the Bass Strait seabed. This site offers deep insight into the region's submerged landscape history, featuring geological remnants of the ancient Bassian Plain and a series of rugged island archipelagos that frame this temperate marine environment.

Area: 2,928 km²
Established: 2007
IUCN: VI
Relief: Lowland

Beagle Commonwealth Marine Reserve Atlas

National parkAustralia

36 km away#4 closest

North

Tarra-Bulga National Park: Ancient Mountain Ash Forest Protected Landscape in Victoria

Explore mapped fern gullies and temperate rainforest ecosystems.

Tarra-Bulga National Park is a protected national park in Victoria, Australia, renowned for its spectacular old-growth mountain ash forests and lush fern gullies. This significant fragment of temperate rainforest offers a unique window into the region's natural heritage and geographic past. Discover the mapped landscape character, including towering trees and vibrant undergrowth, making it a key destination for protected-area exploration.

Area: 15.22 km²
Established: 1986
IUCN: II
Visitors: 80K annual

Tarra-Bulga National Park Protected Landscape

National parkAustralia

45 km away#5 closest

North

Morwell National Park: Protected Landscape Diversity in Victoria's Strzelecki Ranges

Explore the mapped terrain and unique forest ecosystems.

Morwell National Park, an Australian national park in the Strzelecki Ranges, is celebrated for its extraordinary plant and animal diversity within a concentrated area. The park preserves critical wet sclerophyll forests and delicate temperate rainforest pockets within deep gullies, offering a distinct landscape character. Its establishment reflects a significant community-driven conservation effort, making it a valuable site for understanding regional protected-area geography and landscape richness.

Area: 5.65 km²
Established: 1966
IUCN: III
Relief: Highland

Morwell National Park Protected Landscape

National parkAustralia

45 km away#6 closest

Northwest

Bunurong Marine National Park: Protected Marine Area with Diverse Reefs and Coastal Landscapes

Explore unique rock formations and rich marine biodiversity off Victoria's coast.

Bunurong Marine National Park in Victoria, Australia, is a designated national park safeguarding remarkable marine ecosystems. Its protected geography features striking coastal features like Eagles Nest and a wealth of subtidal and intertidal rocky reefs teeming with life. This area is renowned for its high marine invertebrate diversity, significant fossil sites such as the Cape Paterson Claw discovery, and provides exceptional opportunities for mapped landscape exploration of its underwater terrains.

Area: 21 km²
Established: 2002
IUCN: II
Visitors: 250K annual

Bunurong Marine National Park Atlas

Marine protected areaAustralia

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Northeast

Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park: Victoria's Coastal Marine Protected Area

Mapped boundaries and temperate marine landscape context.

Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park represents a significant commitment to marine conservation along the eastern Victorian coast. This protected area safeguards the underwater ecosystems adjacent to the celebrated Ninety Mile Beach, a nearly 100-kilometer stretch of continuous sandy shoreline. Its establishment in 2002 preserves the marine biodiversity and coastal landscape character of this region, forming an integral part of Victoria's network of protected coastal environments and offering a distinct view of Australia's marine geography.

Area: 27.5 km²
Established: 2002
IUCN: II
Scope: Marine

Ninety Mile Beach Marine National Park protected area

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73 km away#8 closest

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Kent Group National Park: Protected Landscape in Tasmania, Australia

National Park mapping and geographic context.

Kent Group National Park is an essential protected natural area situated within Tasmania, Australia. This national park offers a clear example of a mapped protected landscape, contributing to the understanding of regional geography and conservation efforts in Tasmania. MoriAtlas provides structured data to explore its boundaries and geographic significance, aiding in a comprehensive atlas-style discovery of its protected natural identity.

Area: 312.83 km²
Established: 1971
IUCN: II
Scope: Mixed

Kent Group National Park Atlas

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Continue Exploring Wilsons Promontory National Park's Mapped Geographic Context and Protected Areas

Deepen your understanding of Wilsons Promontory National Park by examining its precise geographic scope and the mapped boundaries of its diverse protected landscapes. This national park offers a rich tapestry of terrain, from its iconic granite peaks to rare rainforest gullies, providing invaluable context for atlas-based discovery and appreciating Australia's natural heritage.

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