Introduction

History Beneath The Sea

Wildlife at Close Range

Food For The Soul

Introduction
A 50-minute flight from Victoria or Tasmanian mainland, King Island’s isolation has preserved its character and its image as an ultimate retreat.  The once-bloodied sealing colony is now virtually free of predators and abounds with birds and wildlife and produces some of the finest foods in the nation.  Enjoy the luxury of solitude with the benefits of civilisation.  Top

History Beneath The Sea
Much of King Island’s early history lies on reefs beneath the waters of its coastline.  At the western entrance to Bass Strait, King Island has seen more shipwrecks than any other part of Australia and offers spectacular diving.  Search out the events surrounding many of the 70 or so shipwrecks around the island’s 145 kilometre coastline in the museum at the lighthouse keeper’s residence at Currie, King Island’s administrative centre.  Top

Wildlife at Close Range
Visit the soaring granite lighthouse at Cape Wickham, Australia’s tallest lighthouse, which stands at the entrance to Bass Strait.  Walk across the island to pockets of rainforest and sweeping white beaches or follow the trails on horseback.  Visit the Lavinia Nature Reserve to see native animals in the wild.  At Grassy, watch the fairy penguins return from a day’s fishing.  Top

Food For The Soul
The island’s warm winters, mild summers and reliable rainfall help produce some of the finest foods in the country.  Order a King Island platter of fresh seafood featuring famous King Island crayfish.  Dine on local beef and succulent game meats and indulge yourself with King Island cream and cheeses.  Top