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The Drift Track

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Victoria

The Drift Track

Easy

4.9

(7)

187

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The Drift Track

01:11

4.48km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

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Wilsons Promontory National Park

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72 m

Wilsons Promontory National Park

Highlight • Natural

Wilsons Promontory protects some of Victoria’s most varied coastal landscapes. You'll find granite headlands, long beaches, and wandering bush tracks that travel between forest, dunes, and open seaside views. Wilsons Prom is a great spot for simple, scenic exploring within a short drive from Melbourne.

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1.19 km

The Drift Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Drift Tracks takes you along the northern edge of Wilsons Prom on a bush lined path to the Big Drift. Once you arrive you'll see the bush give way to a seemingly endless expanse of sand dunes, that stand in start contrast to the surrounding bushland.

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2.24 km

The Big Drift

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Big Drift is a broad sweep of golden dunes rising above Wilsons Prom’s coastal bushland. When you step onto the dunes, the horizon into a quiet, wind‑shaped world of ridgelines and sand bowls.

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4.48 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

1.37 km

Surfaces

2.95 km

1.50 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 24 July

13°C

9°C

65 %

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