AN ISLAND OFF AN ISLAND
King Island
An island known for its golf and its cheese. Follow the coast road and the lighthouses and beaches are never far away.
King Island Tasmania sits in the middle of Bass Strait, about 90 kilometres off the North West coast. Golf is a big reason people make the trip, with Cape Wickham Links and King Links, two of Australia’s best-ranked courses, on the same stretch of coastline.
Away from the fairways there’s cheese, grass-fed beef, island spirits and seafood, and a coast with lighthouses and a long record of shipwrecks. Locals lift a finger off the wheel to wave as they pass, so wave back. Give it several days.
Golf on King Island
Cape Wickham Links and King Links (formerly Ocean Dunes) are two of Australia’s best-ranked courses. Coastal fairways meet dunes, rocky shores and ocean views, while the nine-hole King Island Golf & Bowls Club course is another way to play.
Build your stay around your rounds, and leave time for the rest of the island.
The island’s coast
Walk sandy beaches, pause above rocky headlands or watch the surf at Martha Lavinia. The coastline changes from stretch to stretch, whether you’re bringing a surfboard or just enjoying the view.
Lighthouses and history
Visit Cape Wickham Lighthouse, wander the Calcified Forest and learn about shipwrecks and island life at the King Island Historical Museum in Currie.
Taste King Island
Make time for King Island Dairy cheese, locally made spirits and meals built on island beef and seafood. Meet local producers and see how the island’s farms and surrounding waters shape its food.
Your King Island trip starts with a flight
Book King Island as a separate trip or add it to your Tasmanian holiday. Fly from Melbourne, Burnie-Wynyard or Launceston, or arrange a charter flight. Book flights, accommodation and car hire ahead so everything is ready when you arrive.
Plan your trip to King IslandFrequently asked questions
What is King Island known for?
King Island is known for its golf, particularly Cape Wickham Links and King Links, its cheese and local produce, and Cape Wickham Lighthouse, Australia’s tallest.
Can I combine King Island with a North West Tasmania holiday?
Yes. Treat it as a separate island trip and book flights, accommodation and car hire first.
How do I get to King Island?
Fly from Melbourne, Burnie-Wynyard or Launceston, or arrange a charter flight. Visit the King Island Tourism website for current routes, airlines and schedules.
How do I get around King Island?
A hire car gives you flexibility to get to the towns, beaches, golf courses and countryside. Book ahead, or arrange tours and transfers to suit your plans.
Where can I find accommodation and things to do?
The King Island Tourism website brings together places to stay, food and drink, golf, coastal experiences and practical advice for your visit.
The island
Plan your King Island trip
The King Island Tourism website has itineraries, places to stay, local food and practical travel information.
Make it a trip
