Pitch a tent at Tidal River, in Wilsons Promontory National Park, and watch wombats amble between the campsites as night falls on the southernmost tip of mainland Australia. They are so bold here that campers are warned to keep food out of their tents. The park lies about three hours' drive from Melbourne.
Up to 88% sighting chance in Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia. Best months: January, February, March.
Around the Tidal River campground and its grassy edges after dusk, and on the open plains beside the park road on the drive in.
It is possible from Melbourne, but wombats come out at dusk, so a night at Tidal River gives far better odds.
Wombats can smell food and will push or tear their way into a tent to reach it.
