King Island

Australia

King Island is a relatively large island located in Bass Strait to the north-west of Tasmania.

  • Currie
  • Naracoopa

Calcified forest, Cape Wickham Lighthouse, Fairy penguins.

Many ships have been wrecked on and around the island's coast, and the island is a popular base for diving holidays.

King Island is famous for two things - seafood, especially lobster (Crayfish), and King Island dairy products. The grass on the island produces an extremely rich and creamy milk and local dairies turn that into exquisite brie, camembert etc. Much of the output is exported to the mainland, but a portion of their products are reserved for on-island use, and gourmets may find that an extra attraction.

  • Boomerang By the Sea, Golf Club Road. Serving dinner with a view, M-Su from 6pm.
  • King Island Club, 8 Netherby Rd, +61 3 6462 1124. Open from 11:30am M-Th; From 10am F-Sa; Noon-6pm Su. Meals not available on Su, but the bar is. Bingo every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Boomerang By the Sea, Golf Club Road. Serving dinner with a view, M-Su from 6pm.

King Island Club, 8 Netherby Rd, +61 3 6462 1124. Open from 11:30am M-Th; From 10am F-Sa; Noon-6pm Su. Meals not available on Su, but the bar is. Bingo every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

  • Baudins Restaurant, Naracoopa Esplanade, 64 611 110. Colonial style restaurant with bar. Reservations preferred.

Baudins Restaurant, Naracoopa Esplanade, 64 611 110. Colonial style restaurant with bar. Reservations preferred.