Mt Bishop Summit Hike in Wilsons Prom National Park (2024)
Mt Bishop Summit walk is one of the very few walks or hikes I have done in Victoria state of Australia. Even though it is a steep walk to the summit, hiking Mt Bishop is totally worth it as the views are spectacular and breathtaking from the summit.
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About Wilsons Promontory National Park
Wilsons Prom National Park is known for its beautiful granite mountains and amazing wildlife. The national park is on a peninsula, 3 hours south of Melbourne. As it is around 3 hours from Melbourne, you can either do this as a one-day or a weekend trip.
- There is an entry fee of AUD 9 per vehicle to get into the national park.
- There are brochures and maps at the Parks Victoria Information Office.
- The best time to visit Wilsons Prom National Park is in the spring and summer (between the months of October and December) seasons.
- You can camp and stay at the Wilsons Prom National Park.
- There is a visitor centre at Tidal River Visitor Centre between 9 AM and 4 PM every day.
About Mt Bishop
Mt Bishop is one of the mountains in Wilsons Prom National Park. With a height of 320 metres above sea level, the mountain provides panoramic views of the national park and the coastline.
How to get the starting point – Lilly Pilly Gully Car Park?
- By Public transport: Unfortunately, there is no public transport to get to the hike’s starting point.
- By Road: The only way to get to the hike’s starting point at Lilly Pilly Gully Car Park is by driving. The distance between Melbourne Central Business District (CBD) and Lilly Pilly Gully car park is around 220 kilometres, and by road, the journey takes about 3 hours.
- The route has toll roads.
- There are plenty of parking spaces in the car park.
In Australia, you can hire a car easily in the city and at airports. All you require is a valid driver’s license (in the English language) and a credit card to secure your deposit. I think that is the best way to travel as you don’t have to rely on public transport or taxis.
Tour agency from Melbourne
I had taken a day tour with a tour agency to go to the Mt Bishop in Wilsons Prom. The tour was booked on the GetYourGuide website, and the pickup was from Federation Square. The tour included transportation from Melbourne, a guided walk to the summit, and the entry fee into the park.
Mt Bishop Summit Hike
The hike is challenging but is one of the best hikes in Wilsons Prom. And the views from the summit are stunning. As I mentioned before, the steep and narrow track to Mt Bishop Summit in Wilsons Promontory National Park is definitely worth hiking.
If you are into hiking, then you can also hike to other places in Victoria, such as Hanging Rock in Macedon Ranges, Upper Yarra Goldfields Circuit Walk, Hike between wildflowers, and 1000 Steps.
Logistics of the Mt Bishop Summit hike
- Starting point: Lilly Pilly Gully Car Park.
- Ending point: Lilly Pilly Gully Car Park.
- Type of walk: Return.
- Distance: 3.7 kilometres one way.
- Time required: 1.5 – 2 hours one way.
- Grade: Moderate to Hard.
- Look out for abundant wildlife. This is also the best place to see the kangaroos in the wild.
Safety for solo female travelers
The Wilsons Prom National Park and the Mt Bishop Summit track are safe for solo female travelers. The path is well-marked and maintained. However, as a general rule, while hiking, it is always best to go with a hiking buddy just for any unforeseen situations. Also, beware of the wildlife while hiking on the track.
Closing Notes
I loved hiking to the summit of Mt Bishop. The trail and the views were very pretty, and I enjoyed hiking it. If you are looking for beautiful outdoors away from Melbourne City, then Wilsons Prom National Park is surely the place to be.
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