Take a Tour
Looking out from Wirrega's picture windows across Waratah Bay to Wilsons Promontory is a sight to behold. 'The Prom', the most southerly tip of the Australian mainland, presents an ever-changing panorama. The peninsula and its offshore islands stand out in sharp relief one moment, then disappear like magic behind a cloak of cloud the next.
The entire area is a haven for wildlife. Birds of all kinds nest in the area. A wilderness camp is Wirrega's nearest neighbour, which means koalas, possums and wallabies wander across the boundaries at will, and a shady bank amongst the tea-tree thicket fringing the beach has earned the nickname Wombat Haven for reasons that soon become apparent! We have even spotted whales during the migration months.
The shoreline below Wirrega (the boundary is a mere 100m from the water’s edge at high tide) is a beachcombers' paradise. Volcanic activity aeons ago has created caves and fissures that cry out to be explored, and rocky outcrops that demand to be climbed. There are rock pools of every shape and size – some no larger than a teacup, others big enough to swim in. And along the high tide mark are masses of beautiful shells.
Little sandy inlets mean you can enjoy the luxury of your own private beach, at most times of the year the foreshore is virtually deserted.
