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Welcome to King Island
An island, off an island, off an island
King Island Tasmania sits in the middle of Bass Strait, 90 kilometres off the North West Coast but a world away from the everyday.It’s known for two world-class golf courses, produce that reaches well beyond its shores, and a wild coastline that has shaped the island’s history and still commands respect today.
That quality carries through to the island’s produce. King Island Dairy may be the best-known name, with cheese served on tables and menus right across Australia, but it’s only part of the story. Award-winning distilleries, grass-fed beef, and seafood fresh off the boat all speak to what’s made, grown and gathered here.
The island has its own rhythm. Don’t be surprised if you notice a casual one-finger wave from every passing car…it’s the King Island way. Your baggage handler at the airport might also be the person making your coffee later that day. It’s a small community in the best possible sense, and visitors tend to find that part of the appeal.
Come prepared and come curious. Book ahead, take your time, and the island will reward you.
Golf on King Island
Cape Wickham and Ocean Dunes sit on the same stretch of Bass Strait coastline. Two of Australia’s top-ranked courses on one small island – that’s not something you come across everyday.
This is bucket-list golf, but not as you know it.
The full picture
There’s more here than most people expect. Some of it is obvious. Some of it takes a little longer to find.
Stories from the island
There’s always more to the story out here. Travel tips, itineraries and yarns from the people who live and work here.
Out of the dark – the story of King Island’s lighthouses
There’s a stretch of water between King Island and Victoria that old sailors called the Eye of the Needle. It’s about eighty five kilometres wide, sitting right at the western…
Must do activities on King Island
Including a restaurant that doesn’t serve food. Here’s how to spend your time on King Island.
Plan your trip
The rewards are well worth the effort.
King Island is reached by air, and once you’re here, having your own wheels makes all the difference. It takes a little more planning with flights, accommodation and car hire being the big three – but that’s part of what keeps the island special.
