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Out of the dark – the story of King Island’s lighthouses

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

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

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.

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

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

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…

Shipwrecks & safe havens

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.

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