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Blog
Stories from the island — notes from locals, seasonal highlights, travel tips and the odd deep dive into what makes King Island worth the trip. Fresh reads from around the paddocks, beaches and galleys.
How to plan a golf trip to King Island
Two or three days is usually enough to play both courses without rushing it. Here's how to build your King Island golf trip, from flights and where to stay to the tips seasoned visitors swear by.
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.
Your King Island self-drive itinerary – 3 to 5 days
King Island self-drive itinerary planning isn’t about racing from one stop to the next, it’s about meandering slowly, windows down, itinerary scribbled in pencil on the back of a flyer.…
Golf on King Island – a world-class experience, a world away.
King Island isn’t just known for its rugged landscapes, warm hospitality and incredible produce – it’s also home to world-class golfing experiences, including Cape Wickham, the number one golf course…
Things to do on King Island – 10 local favourites
There’s plenty to see and do on King Island, but locals will tell you it’s the little things that leave a mark. A quiet beach walk at dusk, a wallaby…
The best beaches on King Island – voted by locals
King Island has no shortage of stunning coastline, but locals will point you straight to the best beaches on King Island. Whether you’re chasing waves, packing a picnic, or watching…
Where to stay on King Island – from luxury to beachfront escapes
The kind of place you stay can shape your whole experience, and on King Island, that can mean waking up to ocean views, watching wallabies at dusk from a farm…
Shipwrecks & safe havens
The same man who rescued the Cataraqui’s survivors in 1845 later helped build the harbour that still carries a salvager’s name. Some of King Island’s best stories happen after the wreck, not during it.
