Fairy Cove

Fairy Cove is a secluded beach in Wilsons Promontory National Park, VIC.

It can only be reached by a 2.8km/45 min coastal hike from the Darby River car park. The beach is 250 meters long and offers crystal clear water, rock formations, rock pools, and diverse wildlife. It is a quiet and pristine location.

Visitors to Fairy Cove can enjoy a short hike, swim, and adventure. They can explore the rocks and rock pools, snorkel, and spot wildlife such as kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, and wombats. The beach is also great for birdwatching, with various seabirds to observe. Wilsons Promontory National Park offers over 60 nature-based experiences. Visitors can go hiking on bushland trails, visit the historic Wilsons Prom Lighthouse, explore Skull Rock and remote granite islands, visit the Kanowna Island seal sanctuary, and Refuge Cove. Other activities include boating, four-wheel driving, and learning about the local indigenous culture through dedicated tours.

The best time to visit Fairy Cove is during the Australian summer months (December-February) for swimming. Visitors should check for updates before visiting.

To get to Fairy Cove Beach, visitors can drive from Melbourne CBD for approximately three hours. They should take the South Gippsland Highway (M420) towards Leongatha, then turn onto Meeniyan-Promontory Road (C444) towards Yanakie. From there, they can