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King Island

My off-switch… an oversized concrete bath facing the ocean.

Wind-swept Aussie island retreat is a hidden gem

Cosy rituals abound on a solo stay at Tasmania’s remote Kittawa Lodge. It immediately feels like home.

  • by Riley Wilson
Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Captain's Choice has launched domestic itineraries, including a jet-setting tour of our southern islands.

A private jet tour of Australia's southern islands: King and Kangaroo Islands

Captain's Choice's new line of domestic itineraries pair rarely-visited locations with the prestige of private plane travel.

  • by Julie Miller
Chef David Hall's favourite Tassie pinot noirs come from Joseph Cromy Winery.

Seven dishes you must try in Tasmania and its islands: Chef David Hall

This chef says wallaby is the new kangaroo, and best served with pepperberries.

  • by Julietta Jamieson
Cape Wickham golf course.

King Island, Australia: Two of the world's best golf courses on a Bass Strait Island

Craig Tansley discovers two of the world's best new golf courses are lying empty on the deserted, picturesque coastline of King Island.

  • by Craig Tansley
Kangaroo Island

Heaven in the backyard: top 10 Australian islands

Australia - the world's biggest island - is surrounding by 8222 smaller ones. Here are ten of the best.

  • by Leah McLennan
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Girt by sea ... the view across Killiecrankie Bay on Flinders Island.

A tale of two islands

On the chalk-and-cheese isles of Flinders and King, Andrew Bain satisfies his appetite and sense of adventure.

 the Boathouse is a local favourite, King Island

Honest to goodness

In a place plump with gourmet promise, Lee Atkinson puts her trust in a restaurant with no food.

Rich pickings ... King Island's surf is rated highly.

Cracker barrels and cheese

From outstanding breaks to the produce of its celebrated dairy, Sam Vincent revels in the best King Island has to offer.

King Island - Fast Facts

<b>King Island</b> <br> <b>Historically important island famous for its dairy produce</b> <br> Located approximately 80 km northeast of Tasmania and about 90 km southeast of Cape Otway on the Victorian coast, King Island, with a population of over 2 500, is one of Australia's undiscovered island retreats. Windswept, rainy (it has an annual rainfall of over 1000 mm), rugged and attractive it boasts over 145 km of untouched coastline, an estimated 57 offshore wrecks (a legacy of the dangers of trying to cross and pass through Bass Strait in inclement weather) and a wide and unusual variety of seabirds and wildlife.

King Island - Eat

<b>King Island</b> <br> <b>Historically important island famous for its dairy produce</b> <br> Located approximately 80 km northeast of Tasmania and about 90 km southeast of Cape Otway on the Victorian coast, King Island, with a population of over 2 500, is one of Australia's undiscovered island retreats. Windswept, rainy (it has an annual rainfall of over 1000 mm), rugged and attractive it boasts over 145 km of untouched coastline, an estimated 57 offshore wrecks (a legacy of the dangers of trying to cross and pass through Bass Strait in inclement weather) and a wide and unusual variety of seabirds and wildlife.