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What’s On guide 13th Mar 2023 to 19th Mar 2023

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Contact numbers, opening hours and information on King Island businesses – Quick Guide.

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If you are interested in birds, then King Island is a great place to visit.  It is home and host to a wide range within a relatively small area.  These include 9 King Island endemic subspecies, (live nowhere else in the world), 10 of the 12 Tasmanian endemic species, Bass Strait migrants that travel between the Australian mainland and Tasmania every, Spring and Autumn, as well as international migrants.  Many other species are resident including some that are rare in other parts of Australia such as the Hooded Plover. 

The shag lagoon bird hide on the way up to the north of King Island is a great place to stop in check out birds. There are some binoculars there for you to use as well.

 A bird survey program “Wings on King” runs surveys in Spring and Autumn, surveying over 60 sites across the island including on private land.  Registrations are open to any birder who is interested.  To find out more about the birds of King Island or Wings on King visit their website.

Website: www.birdsofkingisland.com

Ian Allan talks about his passion for the King Island Imperial 20 as part of ABC Open’s 110% series. Ian has been a participant in the King Island Imperial 20 for more than a decade and has a passion for taking long runs on his favourite tracks all over King Island – click here.

Local student Tom Youd asks King Islander’s what they like about the place – click here.

The Getaway team visit King Island – click here.

Australian Bodyboarder Ben Player visits King Island – click here.

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An epic surf flick featuring surfer Bowjewki and Captain Jono – click here.

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