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1. Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Cruise from Tidal River

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• Bushwalking, sightseeing, birdwatching and spotting native animals.
• Squeaky Beach is one of Australia’s most famous, as the quartz sand really does squeak as you stroll between rolling surf and windswept vegetation.
• Wander among the local wildlife at the Wilsons Promontory Wildlife Walk.
• Visit Tidal River to learn more about this extraordinary National Park in Australia’s southernmost region
• Explore some of the excellent hiking tracks such as Lilly Pilly Gully & Mt Bishop with its amazing summit views.
• Take in spectacular coastal views as throughout the day
• Enjoy a walk from Squeaky Beach to Tidal River

Departing Melbourne at 8.00am, we’ll journey southwards from Melbourne through the Gippsland region until we come to the southernmost part of the Australian mainland – Wilson’s Promontory. Covering 50.512 hectares, “The Prom” as it is widely known, was the first National Park established in Australia in 1898 & remains one of Victoria’s most loved and cherished natural attractions. This pristine slice of natural wilderness will inspire and intrigue even the most discerning traveller, with its panoramic views, pristine white beaches, coastal forests, cool climate rainforests and well-preserved walking tracks. The Prom is home to many marsupials, such as kangaroos & wombats, native birds and other native animals such as emus, which with a bit of luck you are able to see up-close. The best way to explore the Prom is on foot, so you will no doubt enjoy your stroll along some spectacular tracks & be entertained by the pure white quartz ‘singing sands’ of Squeaky Beach. An opportunity is available to enjoy either a gentle rainforest walk at Lilly Pilly Rainforest or amazing panoramic views from the summit of Mount Bishop which we climb via an easy to medium graded walking track. With your group size guaranteed to be no larger than 24 guests, we ensure there is plenty of opportunity to get out and explore nature at its very best. Our friendly & engaging guides will help you create some travel memories to last a lifetime.

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• Take in spectacular coastal views  throughout the day
• Enjoy a coastal walk from Squeaky Beach to Tidal River

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WANDERER ADVENTURES – Wilsons Promontory Cruises

Discover pristine beaches, granite rock formations and search for abundant sea and coastal wildlife

Wilsons Promontory Cruises allows travellers to explore the spectacular coastline of Wilsons Promontory National Park aboard custom built yellow amphibious boats. Discover pristine beaches, granite rock formations and search for abundant sea and coastal wildlife on our 2.5-hour wilderness cruise.

Welcome to a sensory journey through Wilsons Promontory. Our tour provides a window to the wonders of this marine paradise, where nature unfolds in its most pristine form.

Cruise along the rugged coast, captivated by the sights. Witness historic South Point and journey into Bass Strait, revealing the mysteries of Victoria’s marine national park. Visit The Glennies, Anderson Islets, and Anser Island. The monumental boulders of Mount Oberon and Norman Beach’s white quartz sands are mesmerizing. Skull Rock, surrounded by blue waters, reveals hidden shapes as you approach.

The sounds of Wilsons Promontory are equally captivating. Hear the calls of Australian Fur Seals, the White-Bellied Sea Eagle, and the splash of dolphins and whales. These sounds form the backdrop of your adventure, making it truly immersive.

This tour celebrates nature in its purest form. From landscapes to wildlife, every aspect of Wilsons Promontory creates a tapestry of unforgettable experiences. It’s a journey showing nature’s beauty and letting you hear its heartbeat.

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Discover the beautiful granite coastline and unique wilderness of the wilsons promontory national park with our wilsons promontory cruises..

Experience an extraordinary journey with our Wilsons Promontory boat tours. Our amphibious boats, designed for environmental friendliness, take you from the beach into the marine national park. View the stunning Skull Rock, Norman Beach, and diverse wildlife. Our local guides enrich your adventure with their knowledge, making it both educational and exciting. Ideal for nature lovers and adventurers, this tour offers a mix of thrill and tranquillity.

Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Cruise

Take a cruise along the coast, seeing South Point and exploring the Bass Strait. Visit notable spots like The Glennies, Anderson Islets, and Anser Island. See Mount Oberon's boulders and Norman Beach's white sands. Encounter Skull Rock. At Wilsons Promontory, listen to the sounds of seals, sea eagles, dolphins, and whales. This tour offers a direct experience with nature's landmarks and wildlife.

Wilsons Promontory Ultimate Day Cruise

Visit South Point, the historic lighthouse, and Waterloo Bay's pristine beaches. Discover Refuge Cove, enjoy lunch at Sealers Cove, and encounter seal colonies and Skull Rock. Our exclusive amphibious boats access secluded areas. We offer morning tea, lunch, and snacks, catering to all dietary needs. This tour invites you to experience one of Australia's most beautiful national parks in an unforgettable day out for nature enthusiasts.

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Embark on a magical Sunset Cruise with wandering throughout the the enchanting Wilsons Promontory coastline and islands.

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Embark on a captivating boat tour on the lookout for whales, dolphins, seals, and other amazing marine life along the picturesque east coast of Wilsons Promontory.

Discover humpback and southern right whales on migration, where you can find whales exhibiting such behaviours as tail and peduncle slapping, spy-hopping, breaching, feeding, whilst others may just be travelling through.

On your journey take in the stunning coastal scenery including remote sandy beaches, rolling forests, coves, isolated rocky islands, and towering cliffs.

Delight with diverse marine wildlife such shy albatrosses, white-bellied sea eagle, fur seal and dolphins.

Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch and morning tea with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the tour and the licenced bar onboard is perfect for that afternoon beer, wine, or mixed drink.

One of the most scenic areas in Victoria, Wilsons Promontory provides the perfect backdrop for a whale adventure only a 2.5 – 3 hour drive from Melbourne.

• Encounters with migrating humpback and/or southern right whales (Expected 90%)
• Be captivated by dolphins frolicking alongside the boat (Expected 90%)
• View Australian and New Zealand fur seals in their natural habitat
• Discover seabirds such as White Bellied Sea Eagles, Shy Albatross and Australasian gannets
• Learn about the history of the area and gain insights about the marine life
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• See fur seals in their natural habitat*
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Wilsons Promontory National Park Day Trip

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‘The Prom”, or Wilsons Promontory, is one of Victoria’s best-kept secrets. Situated on the southern most point of mainland Australia, the prom is truly one of the most beautiful spots in the state and makes for a great day tour!

Wilsons Promontory is home to a large array of Australian native birds and there are more kangaroos, emu’s and wombats than you can poke a stick at.

Best explored on foot, the prom offers lots of opportunity for walks on spectacular tracks and through temperate rainforest settings. You’ll be amazed by the panoramic views and love the singing sands of “Squeaky Beach”.

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“Wilsons Promontory is one of the most beautiful spots in Victoria. It’s definitely worth the visit and you won’t be disappointed! ” Liz – One Stop Adventures Travel Expert

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• Stunning wildlife – kangaroos, emus, wombats and a large array of Australian native birds
• Walk through the coastal rainforest
• Bushwalking – enjoy some beautiful view points as you explore the national park
• Hike through some spectacular tracks such as Lilly Pilly Rainforest or Mount Bishop
• Be entertained by the singing sands at Squeaky Beach as you make your way to Tidal River
• See giant granite rock formations

Depart Melbourne between 7:00am - 8:00am and head out to Wilsons Promontory.

Upon arrival at Wilsons Promontory, you will be guided through all the best walking and hiking spots, taken to Squeaky Beach and go wildlife spotting.

Reach the most southern region of mainland Australia Wildlife: See the Proms’ diverse native wildlife including wombats, emus, kangaroos and more! Bush walking: Enjoy an amazing experience hiking and be astounded by some of Victoria’s best vistas on this bushwalking adventure! Hike through some of the spectacular tracks such as Mt Bishop, Lilly Pilly Gully Squeaky Beach: Be entertained by the pure white quartz ‘singing sands’. Breathtaking coastal views soak up the spectacular scenery, where the mountains meet the ocean.

After an amazing day at the prom, it's back to Melbourne arriving in the city around 8:45pm.

Departs: Friday

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• Appropriate shoes for walking
• Appropriate clothing for warm and cold conditions
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The Ultimate Guide to Wilsons Prom Walks & Beaches

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Remember that time I took a roadtrip to Wilsons Promontory with 3 young European backpackers , ate nothing but ham and cheese sandwiches for 3 days, and helped them hand wash our rental car at the end because they were convinced we had to before returning it?

Well in addition to partaking in said ludicrous motions, I also hiked my ass off and accompanied the girls on nearly every walking trail that exists in the national park. Personally, I would have picked the few best Wilsons Prom walks and spent the rest of the time on the beach, but I wasn’t calling the shots on this trip. It worked out well enough anyway because I got to see pretty much everything I’d wanted to, and then some.

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About Wilsons Prom

First off, let’s get the name straight: This fab place is officially called Wilsons Promontory National Park . Tourists like to call it Wilsons Prom , while locals almost exclusively refer to it as The Prom. (You know, kind of like how tourists say San Fran, while locals say SF?). If we Americans didn’t have that dreadful high school dance of the same name, I’d totally be on board with calling it The Prom – but it just feels weird to me, so I’ll stick with the touristy name.

Wilsons Prom by Public Transport

It took me this long to explore the #1 thing on my Melbourne weekend trip bucket list because, sadly, getting to Wilsons Prom by public transport is a royal PITA. The only way I know of is to take a VLine bus from Melbourne to Foster, and then pay for a shuttle to/from the park with the Foster YHA (they require you to stay at their hostel at least one night, though). The shuttle should drop you off at Tidal River, which is where the main campground is located.

But then if you don’t have a car, it’s pretty difficult to get around the park. Most of the Wilsons Prom walks you have to drive to the trailheads and walk in from the car park; otherwise you’ll be walking miles just to get to the trail, not mention to get back, which is just pointless. That said, I see two possible options if you take the bus to Wilsons Prom and don’t have a car to get around:

• Do a few easy Wilsons Prom walks that start near the Tidal River Campground and/or hang out at Squeaky Beach or Norman Beach. These are all quick to reach on foot.
• Embark on the 2-3 day overnight trek around the southern part of the park, which starts at the Mt. Oberon carpark. There is sometimes a shuttle that runs to the carpark from the campground (likely during summer), otherwise you’ll have to walk about an hour to get to the trailhead.

Honestly, those are pretty decent alternatives, so I’m inclined to say it’s worth going to Wilsons Prom without a car if that’s your only option. Obviously it’d be much, much better to be able to drive around to thoroughly explore the park.

Best Time To Visit Wilsons Promontory

And lastly, summer at Wilsons Promontory is an absolute madhouse. The campground is perpetually full around the December/January school holidays (you have to apply for a campsite well in advance by a ballot system). Unless you’re cool with sharing peaceful beaches and trails with loads of other visitors, I’d aim to visit during shoulder season (Oct-Nov or Feb-Mar).

We went in early March and it was wonderful – a touch of rain and clouds at times, but very comfortable temperature-wise and people density-wise.

Wilsons Prom Walks

Overnight hikes.

I haven’t done any overnight hiking in Wilsons Promontory, so I don’t have any photos to dazzle you or firsthand knowledge to impart. If this ever changes, I’ll be sure to update this section accordingly.

From what I’ve gathered, Tidals River to Sealers Cove is one of the best Wilsons Prom hikes with a great mix of forest and coast – and it’s your best bet to find some peace and quiet in the park, as most people opt to stay at Tidal River Campground and just do day hikes.

The popular overnight hiking circuit traverses the southern-most part of the park, beginning at the Mt. Oberon carpark and heading east toward Sealers Cove. From here, it heads south along the coast to Refuge Cove, and around to Waterloo Bay. The trail heads back inland, and at the Halfway Hut you can either go straight back to the carpark or take the longer route west to Oberon Bay and Norman Bay, ending up at Tidal River. The latter option probably makes more sense if you’re camping at Tidal River without a car.

The circuit is typically done in 2-3 days, and you’ll be bush camping for 2 nights at designated free campsites along the trail. While camping is free, you’ll need to pay for an overnight hiking permit which ends up being about the same as what a Tidal River campsite costs. And of course, you’ll be carrying a pack with your sleeping gear, tent, food, and layers.

Download a guide to Wilsons prom overnight hikes here .

Below is a photo montage of most of the shorter Wilsons Prom walks. The majority are quick and easy walks unless otherwise specified.

Lilly Pully Gully – An easy stroll through the rainforest with not much of a view, but some cool trees and plants along the way. You can either hike to the boardwalk and back along this easy trail, or continue in a circuit toward Mt. Bishop that also ends at the carpark.

If you’re not summiting Mt. Bishop, I’d recommend going back the same way you came as the second half of the circuit is all uphill and not really worth the added effort.

Mt. Oberon – This is one of the best walks in Wilsons Prom. About an hour walk uphill on a paved/closed-off road. If you summit for sunset, be sure to bring a torch or headlamp so you can find your way back down in the dark. A MUST-DO.

Tidal River Boardwalk – A very easy stroll along Tidal River, accessible from the campground. It’s also a gateway to some other walks in the area.

Norman Beach – The closest beach to the campground.

Pillar Point – There are a couple boulders near the end where you can sit and enjoy the views.

Tidal Overlook – Aim to do this walk on a clear day so you can admire the bright blue water at Squeaky Beach from above. You can return to Tidal River from the way you came, or continue on the circuit which will give you great views of Tidal River from above on the way back to the campground. A SHOULD-DO.

Squeaky Beach – This is THE most talked-about, photographed, hyped, and beloved beach in Wilsons Prom. The sand really does squeak as you walk on it. There are cool orange-stained boulders on the beach, very similar to what you’ll find on Tasmania’s east coast . A MUST-DO.

Darby Beach – If you want a private beach with virtually zero other visitors, check this one out. It’s not as nice as the other beaches in Wilsons Prom, though.

Whisky Bay – An absolutely glorious beach with soft, flat sand for days. The boulders on this Wilsons Prom beach are both picturesque and ideal for sunset spotting. A MUST-DO.

Tongue Point – This is marked as a long, moderate hike, but we found it easy and still worth doing even on a drizzly day – though the views up the coast would have been far more impressive on a clear day.

Be sure to go all the way to the end of the trail – it’s worth it! And again, you’ll find loads of those orange-streaked rocks here. A SHOULD-DO.

Big Drift – This is the most unique spot in the park, simply because it looks like it belongs somewhere in the Outback. Massive white sand dunes, plunked out of nowhere and fit for your frolicking pleasure.

Make sure you note where you entered from, as your tracks will be obliterated by the wind in no time. A MUST-DO.

Frugal Facts

As of April 2016 — Wilsons Promontory National Park is about a 3 hour drive from Melbourne. By public transport, you can take a VLine bus from Melbourne to Foster, stay at the Foster YHA, and have them shuttle you to/from the park (they charge $30 one way, but try to hook you up with other gusts who are driving into the park).

An unpowered campsite at Tidal River costs AU$60.80. There are cabins and lodge rooms available there as well. You must book far, far ahead to camp in December or January (peak holiday season), likely making use of the ballot system. More info on campsite bookings here . Tidal River is equipped with a cafe and general store, so if you run out of food or need to buy other supplies, you should be covered.

There is another campground up near the northern entrance of the park called the Stockyard, where unpowered campsites are $50. It’s further away from the majority of the beaches and walks, so most people opt to stay at Tidal River instead.

You’ll need an overnight hiking permit to camp anywhere else in the park, which costs $12.50/night per person.

More information + maps via Parks Victoria: Walking Guide // Overnight Hikes

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Rock trailblazer Heart reunites for a world tour and a new song

FILE - Nancy Wilson, left, and Ann Wilson, right, of the band Heart perform as Heart is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Nokia Theatre on Thursday, April 18, 2013 in Los Angeles. Heart — the pioneering band that melds Nancy Wilson’s shredding guitar with her sister Ann’s powerhouse vocals — is hitting the road this spring for a world tour that Nancy Wilson describes as “the full-on rocker size.” (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - Nancy Wilson, left, and Ann Wilson of Heart perform on opening night of the Heartbreaker Tour at the Cruzan Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, Fla., June 17, 2013. Heart — the pioneering band that melds Nancy Wilson’s shredding guitar with her sister Ann’s powerhouse vocals — is hitting the road this spring for a world tour that Nancy Wilson describes as “the full-on rocker size.” (Photo by Jeff Daly/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - Nancy and Ann Wilson of the classic rock band Heart perform in concert at the American Music Theater on Monday, March 24, 2014, in Lancaster, Pa. Heart — the pioneering band that melds Nancy Wilson’s shredding guitar with her sister Ann’s powerhouse vocals — is hitting the road this spring for a world tour that Nancy Wilson describes as “the full-on rocker size.” (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File)

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NEW YORK (AP) — Heart — the pioneering band that melds Nancy Wilson’s shredding guitar with her sister Ann’s powerhouse vocals — is hitting the road this spring and fall for a world tour that Nancy Wilson describes as “the full-on rocker size.”

“I’ve been strengthening. I’ve got my trainer,” she says. “You go one day at a time and you strengthen one workout session at a time. It’s a lot of work, but it’s the only job I know how to do.”

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers who gave us classic tracks like “Magic Man,” “Crazy on You” and “Alone” will be playing all the hits, some tracks from of their solo albums — like Ann Wilson’s “Miss One and Only” and Nancy Wilson’s “Love Mistake” — and a new song called “Roll the Dice.”

Nancy Wilson, left, and Ann Wilson perform on opening night of the Heartbreaker Tour in West Palm Beach, Fla., June 17, 2013. (Photo by Jeff Daly/Invision/AP, File)

“I like to say we have really good problems because the problem we have is to choose between a bunch of different, really cool songs that people love already,” says Nancy Wilson.

Like “Barracuda,” a sonic burst which first appeared on the band’s second album, “Little Queen” and is one of the band’s most memorable songs.

“You can’t mess with ‘Barracuda.’ It’s just the way it is. It is great. You get on the horse and you ride. It’s a galloping steed of a ride to go on. And for everybody, including the band.”

The tour kicks off Saturday at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, and will hit cities including Atlanta, Boston, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Detroit, as well as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. International dates include stops in London, Oslo, Berlin, Stockholm, Montreal and Glasgow.

The band’s Royal Flush Tour will have Cheap Trick as the opening act for many stops, but Def Leppard and Journey will join for three stadium dates in Cleveland, Toronto and Boston this summer.

Ann and Nancy Wilson will be filled out by Ryan Wariner (lead and rhythm guitar), Ryan Waters (guitars), Paul Moak (guitars, keyboards and backing vocals), Tony Lucido (bass and backing vocals) and Sean T. Lane (drums).

The tour is the first in several years for Heart, which was rocked by a body blow in 2016 when Ann Wilson’s husband was arrested for assaulting Nancy’s 16-year-old twin sons. Nancy Wilson says that’s all in the past.

“We can take any kind of turbulence, me and Ann, and we’ve always been OK together,” she says. “We’re still steering the ship and happy to do it together. So we’re tight.”

The new tour will take them to Canada, which was warm to the band when they were starting out as what Nancy Wilson calls “a couple of chicks from Seattle.” She recalls Vancouver embracing Heart, and touring in one van across Canada in the dead of winter on two lane highways.

The Wilsons at the American Music Theater on Monday, March 24, 2014, in Lancaster, Pa. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File)

The Wilson sisters broke rock’s glass ceiling in the ‘70s and Nancy Wilson says they only had male influences to look to, like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Moody Blues.

Now she says she looks out and loves seeing generations of female rockers. “You have boygenius and you have Billie Eilish and you have Olivia Rodrigo and so many amazing women — Maggie Rogers and Sheryl Crow, who calls us her big influence. And then Billie Eilish might have Sheryl Crow as her influence. So it’s a really nice legacy to pass along. I like to say we’re the OG — the original gangsters — of women and rock.”

Heart has made it into the Rock Hall, won Grammys, sold millions of albums and rocked hundreds of thousands of fans but Nancy Wilson has one place she’d still like to shine.

Next year will mark the 50th anniversary of their debut album, “Dreamboat Annie,” which was the same year that “Saturday Night Live” started. “So we’re actually kind of putting it out there — Heart never played on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ But what about the 50th birthday party with Heart?”

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Cowboys Pick Tyler Guyton and His Family Had Incredible Draft Night Celebration

The former Oklahoma tackle's draft party went wild after he got the call from Dallas.

• Author: Liam McKeone

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On Thursday night the Dallas Cowboys traded back from No. 24 to No. 29 in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft and selected Oklahoma tackle Tyler Guyton. It was good maneuvering from the 'Boys, who picked up an extra third-round pick while still getting the reinforcements they need at tackle following the offseason departure of longtime blindside protector Tyron Smith.

For his part, Guyton was extremely happy to hear his name called, as evidenced by video of him and his family receiving the call from the organization. In fact, his family may have even been more psyched. You might want to turn down the volume for this one.

“𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝘿𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙨!” Amazing moment. Congratulations @TylerGuyton14 ! @dallascowboys | #OUDNA pic.twitter.com/f93J8hFSnF — Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) April 26, 2024

A longer, less high definition version for your viewing pleasure:

Tyler Guyton getting the call from the Dallas Cowboys 🥹 #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/YEoDpleRzx — G.O.A.T. Farm Sports (@GOATfarmmedia) April 26, 2024

As Jake Peralta famously said : Chills. Literal chills. What a beautiful explosion of joy. This is seriously what draft night is all about. It is fun to dissect each and every pick but watching a group of young men realize their lifelong dreams is truly special. Everyone reacts differently and this sort is the best to watch— one big family screaming incomprehensibly in celebration and happiness.

The green room is cool and everything but this is the good stuff. Nothing brings out true emotion like being in a comfortable environment surrounded by family and friends. The energy coursing through the room is palpable.

A wonderful couple of clips, and one that definitely hammers home how excited Guyton is to be a Cowboy.

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Ann & Nancy Wilson Set to Reunite in 2024 Heart Tour

T he rock band Heart , best known for their songs “Barracuda,” “Crazy on You” and “These Dreams” has been on and off since they started in 1973. Sisters and bandmates Ann and Nancy Wilson have had their share of ups and downs together but now they are back with a new tour. The Royal Flush Tour is going to be the first time they have toured together since 2019 and to prepare for the tour, the sisters had to have some true heart-to-hearts.

Ann admitted , “We’re talking. We’re fine together. We just felt it, so why not? The common ground is that we both want it to be excellent and we both want it to be absolutely Heart. We just basically put it together and said, ‘Let’s go!’” The sisters revealed that their first band breakup came in 1977 when there was a legal fight between two record companies that halted their music releases. Then in 1995, Nancy wanted to take a break from music to raise her family.

In 2016, things got worse for the sisters when Ann’s husband was arrested for allegedly striking one of Nancy’s children. Of course, this caused some issues between the sisters and threatened the ongoing music creation and touring for the band. While they toured again in 2019, things were reportedly still very tense.

Nancy said, “There’s so many things, circumstantially, since 2019. A lot of it’s just family drama and unavoidable, and just other stuff people wanted to do besides Heart. So we were off doing our own things for a little while, and there was also this little interruption called the pandemic.” Both sisters released solo music in recent years but now they are back at it, visiting cities around the country such as Detroit, New Orleans, and San Antonio.

Click here to purchase tickets for the Heart tour in your city. Will you be attending? Tell us, what is your favorite Heart song?