We were once again a bit apprehensive, since a lot of reviews (on Google, there's nothing here!) stated it's easy to get lost at the Big Drift. Got to the parking, and had to hike 2km to get here. With this being a under-the-radar destination we were admittedly a little apprehensive about checking it out, especially since it was getting dark. I am very surprised that the Big Drift has only got 1 review, as this was easily the highlight of our trip in Wilsons Prom (and that includes the renowned places like Squeaky Beach and Mount Oberon Lookout). Don't rely on footsteps as they get blown by the wind and will fade away reasonably quick. The entrance is marked with a white pole but it's a good idea if you're exploring the whole area, that you mark your path with maybe a few sticks poked into the sand. Be prepared to dress accordingly as on a windy day it can feel much colder as strong breeze from the sea rolls in. The top can be windy - so watch your camera gear if you bring some - avoid changing lenses up there. don't attempt if you think you don't have good fitness level. The entrance to the big drift is almost 45 degree angle sand dunes which you must scale up. To get there, turn right just right after the Wilsons Prom's gatehouse, make a u-turn through the centre median, and then immediately the first entrance on the left after the u-turn is the stockyard campsite.Ĭontinue on foot past the information board at the far end of the car park, just maybe 100m there's a turnoff to the left (don't go straight) - then walk along that route and follow the sign to Big Drift. The sand dunes are accessible through the Stockyard Camp car park. Honestly this is not an easy stroll and on a hot day this would’ve been ridiculously unbearable wearing leather pants. One of the women also wore leather pants and quite dressy clothing. We saw one family that brought a stroller and they would’ve had no chance of getting the stroller up to the dunes. Final note: wear appropriate clothing and don’t bring strollers. Kids would have fun if they brought a bogey board as there a few great slopes to slide down. Word of note: there are no marking to indicate the track to get back to the car park so make note of where you came off the track. It’s like a mini Sahara Desert and most impressive. Once at the top of the track you get massive vistas of wide expanse of sand dunes stretching for a couple kilometres. The final 20-30 metres is straight up a sandy slope which is very doable but not for the unfit or elderly. The trail is on fairly wide grass tracks with a very sandy last stretch for the last 300 metres. The walk says it is 2.1kms and takes 45 mins however we took only 25 mins and did it quite easily. Park at the Stockmans Campground right near the the Wilson’s Prom a park entrance.
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