## DAY 1 — MELBOURNE → WILSONS PROM (TIDAL RIVER)
* **Departure:** Melbourne
* **Drive:** Approx. 3 hours
* **Arrival:** Wilsons Promontory National Park
* **Check-in:** Tidal River Campground (official site)
* **Free Time / Highlights:** Squeaky Beach, Norman Beach, Pillar Point, Mount Oberon
* **Scenery:** Coastal vistas, white sand bays, open wilderness
**Overnight:** Tidal River Campground (Full facilities: toilets, showers, drinking water)
## DAY 2 — WILSONS PROM → MOUNT BAW BAW (MUSHROOM ROCKS)
*Mountain trekking through alpine forests and giant boulders.*
**The Drive:**
* **Route:** Tidal River → Foster → Leongatha → Mirboo North
* **Final Leg:** Mount Baw Baw Tourist Road to **Mushroom Rocks Carpark**
* **Total Drive Time:** 1h 45m – 2h (a short and scenic trip)
**Hike Details: Mushroom Rocks Track**
* **Duration:** 1h 30m – 2h (one way)
* **Difficulty:** Easy – Moderate
* **Terrain:** Dirt paths, roots, rocks, gentle incline
* **Landscape:** Alpine forest, massive boulders, highland views
**Route Description:**
1. **Alpine Forest (Snow Gums):** Stunted, twisted trees and fresh mountain air. Soft trails and total silence.
2. **Giant Boulders (Mushroom Rocks):** Massive moss-covered rocks with narrow passages. A unique, "fantasy-like" atmosphere with zero crowds.
3. **Plateau & Views:** Open sections with views over the valley and true mountain vibes.
## WHERE TO SLEEP (NIGHT 2)
*Remote forest camping near Mushroom Rocks.*
* **Access:** Hike-in only (on foot)
* **Facilities:** None (wild camping: no toilets, no drinking water)
* **Setting:** Natural clearings among the trees.
* **Vibe:** Total silence, safe but wild.
* **Note:** The campsite is sheltered in the forest (no view); the best views are enjoyed during the hike.
## DAY 3 — RETURN + DRIVE BACK TO MELBOURNE
* Pack up camp
* Hike back to the carpark via the same trail (1h 30m – 2h)
* **Drive back to Melbourne:** Approx. 2 hours
## ✔️ QUICK SUMMARY (Perfect for WhatsApp)
* **Day 1:** Melbourne → Wilsons Prom. Beaches, bays, and easy hikes. Overnight at Tidal River (facilities included).
* **Day 2:** 1h 45m drive → Mount Baw Baw. 2h hike to Mushroom Rocks. Alpine forest, giant boulders, and highlands. Remote wild camping overnight.
* **Day 3:** Hike back to the car → Drive back to Melbourne. Maybe visit Philip island

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