South East Point

South East Point
Cape
South East Point
South East Point
Coordinates: 39°07′S146°25′E / 39.117°S 146.417°E / -39.117; 146.417
Location	Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia
Offshore water bodies	Bass Strait

South East Point lies on the southerly tip of Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia. It commands sensational views of Bass Strait and is a major landmark for all ships traveling between the southern Australian ports (Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth) and the Pacific Ocean.^{[ citation needed ]}

South East Point is the site of the Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse. ^[1] The only access for visitors is a full-day hike from the Tidal River camping ground.^{[ citation needed ]}

South East Point on Wilsons Promontory is one of the southerly points of the Australian mainland, but another point on Wilsons Promontory, South Point, is located still further in the south.^{[ citation needed ]}

Citations

1. Kettels, Rob (17 December 2009). "Wilsons Promontory: Southern star". australiangeographic,com.au. Australian Geographic. Retrieved 10 March 2026.