Shallow Inlet & Sandy Point

Starting from the end of Sandy Point Road, Waratah Bay - Shallow Inlet Coastal Reserve, this circuit walk gives you a taste of both sides of the reserve, visiting Manuka St. lookout along the way. This quiet, refreshing journey provides panoramic views of the inlet from one side, the open ocean and the Prom (Wilsons Promontory MP islands) on the other. Make your way through the bushlands and beaches as you keep an eye out for the thriving wildlife. Koalas, wombats, and echidnas reside in the area, along with many bird species and crabs on the shores. Best chance to see these creatures are around dawn and dusk. There is a picnic area near the start that has electric BBQs and toilets. Dogs are allowed on lead. It is recommended to do this walk at low tide. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-38.842004,146.1513986)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Gippsland Highway, A440 Turn on to Fish Creek - Foster Road, C445 then drive for 285 m Turn right onto Power Street and drive for another 560 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fish Creek - Foster Road, C445 and drive for another 1.7 km Continue onto Foster - Promontory Road, C446 and drive for another 11.9 km Turn right onto Soldiers Road and drive for another 6.3 km Turn slight left onto Waratah Road, C445 and drive for another 5.1 km Continue onto Sandy Point Road and drive for another 4.2 km Turn sharp right onto Sandy Point Road and drive for another 40 m Turn left and drive for another 75 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	The starting point of an alternate route. This is the high tide track. To take the alternate route veer right here. Details below. Start. After 120 m pass the toilet (6 m on your left). This toilet is male and female.
	After another 5 m veer left. After another 15 m pass the picnic table (15 m on your right). After another 25 m pass the BBQ (7 m on your left). After another 215 m continue straight. After another 95 m pass the car park (7 m on your left).
	After another 1.5 km continue straight. After another 140 m continue straight.
	After another 1.1 km continue straight.
	After another 470 m turn right. After another 235 m pass a "Harald's Seat" (9 m on your left)., has a backrest. Then come to the "Manuka Street Viewing Platform" (15 m on your left).
	Turn right.
	After another 180 m turn sharp right, to head along Roy Henderson Trail.
	After another 590 m turn right, to head along Roy Henderson Trail.
	After another 135 m (at the intersection of Roy Henderson Trail & Sandy Point Road) continue straight, to head along Roy Henderson Trail.
	After another 275 m turn right, to head along Roy Henderson Trail. After another 30 m turn left, to head along Roy Henderson Trail.
	After another 620 m continue straight, to head along Roy Henderson Trail.
	After another 360 m (at the intersection of Roy Henderson Trail & High tide exit) veer left, to head along Roy Henderson Trail.
	After another 275 m turn right. After another 30 m veer left, to head along Sandy Point Road. After another 40 m turn left.
	The starting point of an alternate route. This is the high tide track. To take the alternate route continue straight here. Details below. After another 75 m come to the end.

This is the high tide track.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 135 m pass the picnic table (60 m on your left). Then pass the toilet (70 m on your left). This toilet is male and female.
	After another 270 m come to the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Shallow Inlet & Sandy Point

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	6.5 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 120 m from the start.

Seat: There is one 3.9 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	120 m	[toilet]
Seat	3.9 km	Harald's Seat

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Weather Forecast
- Wilsons Promontory Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Mostly clear. Light winds.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  12°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Areas of morning frost about the ranges. The chance of morning fog. Sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 20.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:50am to 1:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  12°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning fog. The chance of morning frost about the ranges. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 21.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  14°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 23.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  15°C → 22°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds north to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 24.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  16°C → 20°C
  Shower or two. Windy.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two. Windy.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  14°C → 19°C
  Showers. Windy.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Showers. Windy.
  
  Thursday 8 May
  
  12°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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