King Island guidebook
Golf
Number 1 public golf course in Australia.Cape Wickham Links is an 18-hole golf course that was constructed on the northern tip of King Island. It opened to the public in October 2015. A par 72 course, it is 6,150 metres long
Cape Wickham Golf Links
Cape Wickham RoadNumber 1 public golf course in Australia.Cape Wickham Links is an 18-hole golf course that was constructed on the northern tip of King Island. It opened to the public in October 2015. A par 72 course, it is 6,150 metres long
Number 4 public golf course in Australia. The golf course is reminiscent of the great Irish and Scottish links golf courses, despite only opening for play in 2017
Ocean Dunes Golf Course King Island
Number 4 public golf course in Australia. The golf course is reminiscent of the great Irish and Scottish links golf courses, despite only opening for play in 2017
An amazing golf course and a picturesque bowls green side-by-side.
If you love golf, don't miss the local club located in Currie. Here you will find the original King Island Links Golf Course, the course that paved the way for Bass Strait links golf. The Club welcomes visitors to play the course. Book for either 9 holes or all day access.
Visitors are welcome to take part in the Thursday afternoon (during summer) barefoot bowls competitions.
The Club has an onsite local pub where many of locals enjoy a drink after a game.
6 locals recommend
King Island Golf & Bowling Club
1 Owen Smith DrAn amazing golf course and a picturesque bowls green side-by-side.
If you love golf, don't miss the local club located in Currie. Here you will find the original King Island Links Golf Course, the course that paved the way for Bass Strait links golf. The Club welcomes visitors to play the course. Book for either 9 holes or all day access.
Visitors are welcome to take part in the Thursday afternoon (during summer) barefoot bowls competitions.
The Club has an onsite local pub where many of locals enjoy a drink after a game.
Food scene
Oleada
22 Edward StA local favourite! Open Weds-Sat for dinner (from 6pm). Bookings essential
Voted #1 fine dining restaurant in Australia by Trip Advisor's travellers' choice awards in 2022
Wild Harvest Restaurant
1 Blue Gum DrVoted #1 fine dining restaurant in Australia by Trip Advisor's travellers' choice awards in 2022
Ocean Dunes Hotel
7 Main StKing Island Local Pub - serves pub fare and drinks
Enjoy a complimentary cheese tasting, with local beers and Tasmanian wines. You can purchase cheese direct from the source.
King Island Dairy
869 North RdEnjoy a complimentary cheese tasting, with local beers and Tasmanian wines. You can purchase cheese direct from the source.
Meet Heidi the local distiller and enjoy the craft spirits at King Island Distillery
King Island Distillery
Meet Heidi the local distiller and enjoy the craft spirits at King Island Distillery
Local made brewhouse serving craft beers. We recommend visiting on Friday evenings for their delicious wood-fired pizzas. Private tours can be arranged.
King Island Brewhouse
Local made brewhouse serving craft beers. We recommend visiting on Friday evenings for their delicious wood-fired pizzas. Private tours can be arranged.
Island Larder
A local favourite for brunch and lunch options
Legs
Tucked away on Main Street, Legs has a great selection of wine, beers and food
King Island Bakehouse P/L
5 Main StOpen daily - the crayfish pie is highly recommended
Sightseeing
King Island Tours will take you on an adventure and immerse you into our unique way of our life
King Island Tours
King Island Tours will take you on an adventure and immerse you into our unique way of our life
At 48 metres tall, it is Australia's tallest lighthouse. The lighthouse was originally established in 1861, in response to the sinking of the barque Cataraqui sixteen years earlier, a disaster which had resulted in the deaths of 400 people.
Cape Wickham Lighthouse
687 Cape Wickham RdAt 48 metres tall, it is Australia's tallest lighthouse. The lighthouse was originally established in 1861, in response to the sinking of the barque Cataraqui sixteen years earlier, a disaster which had resulted in the deaths of 400 people.
Currie Lighthouse was built in 1879. Planned and fabricated by Chance Brothers in Smethwick, England, it was devised as a 21-metre (69 ft)-tall square pyramidal truss iron tower with an iron cylinder centred inside, and then shipped to Tasmania to be erected. The adjacent keeper's house was turned into a museum in 1980.
Currie Lighthouse, King Island
LOT 1 Lighthouse StCurrie Lighthouse was built in 1879. Planned and fabricated by Chance Brothers in Smethwick, England, it was devised as a 21-metre (69 ft)-tall square pyramidal truss iron tower with an iron cylinder centred inside, and then shipped to Tasmania to be erected. The adjacent keeper's house was turned into a museum in 1980.
Points of interest
The King Island Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the Island’s rich history and established the Museum in a former lighthouse keeper’s cottage in 1980. With a collection of an estimated 2,000 objects and 1,500 photographs, the Museum offers an insight into how life was back in the days of sealers, shipwrecks and pioneering settlers. Discover relics from the large number of shipwrecks around the Island’s coast, view the homemade implements early settlers had to build & use to survive the harsh Island life and more.
King Island Historical Society
36 Lighthouse StThe King Island Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the Island’s rich history and established the Museum in a former lighthouse keeper’s cottage in 1980. With a collection of an estimated 2,000 objects and 1,500 photographs, the Museum offers an insight into how life was back in the days of sealers, shipwrecks and pioneering settlers. Discover relics from the large number of shipwrecks around the Island’s coast, view the homemade implements early settlers had to build & use to survive the harsh Island life and more.
The famous boathouse often known as the 'Restaurant with no food' is perched on the rocky banks of Currie Harbour. With forests of kelp flowing in the moderated swell and fishing boats resting after the morning catch, the boat house is the perfect location for a do-it-yourself King Island gourmey lunch or dinner.
Currie Boathouse
The famous boathouse often known as the 'Restaurant with no food' is perched on the rocky banks of Currie Harbour. With forests of kelp flowing in the moderated swell and fishing boats resting after the morning catch, the boat house is the perfect location for a do-it-yourself King Island gourmey lunch or dinner.
Surfing hot spots
Martha Lavinia, on the north east coast. Offshore on a south westerly. Best on low tide with anything over a two metre swell. This surf break has been voted by Surfing Life Magazine as one of the top ten waves in the world. A stunning sandy beach on this island paradise.
Martha Lavinia Rd, Egg Lagoon TAS 7256, Australia
Martha Lavinia, on the north east coast. Offshore on a south westerly. Best on low tide with anything over a two metre swell. This surf break has been voted by Surfing Life Magazine as one of the top ten waves in the world. A stunning sandy beach on this island paradise.
Phoques Bay, on the north west coast. Offshore in any wind with east in it. Best at low to mid tide. Any swell over 1.5m creates a perfect wave for all levels
Phoques Bay, Australia
Phoques Bay, on the north west coast. Offshore in any wind with east in it. Best at low to mid tide. Any swell over 1.5m creates a perfect wave for all levels
Red Hut Road, leads to the stunning Colliers Beach and Seal Bay on the south of the Island. Offshore in west to northerly winds and a "U" shaped beach helps find a protected corner.
Colliers Beach
Red Hut Road, leads to the stunning Colliers Beach and Seal Bay on the south of the Island. Offshore in west to northerly winds and a "U" shaped beach helps find a protected corner.
Porky Beach, Off-shore in an east wind. Will break in the smallest of swell up to 2m. The ONLY access to Porky beach is via Barnes Rd (through the KI Cheese Factory)
Porky Beach
Porky Beach, Off-shore in an east wind. Will break in the smallest of swell up to 2m. The ONLY access to Porky beach is via Barnes Rd (through the KI Cheese Factory)
British Admiral Beach, is Currie's closest surfing beach. It is a long, sweeping beach with curves of sand backed by dunes, with good surfing at the southern end. Breaks on any wind with east in it and any swell, rarely flat.
British Admiral Beach
British Admiral Beach, is Currie's closest surfing beach. It is a long, sweeping beach with curves of sand backed by dunes, with good surfing at the southern end. Breaks on any wind with east in it and any swell, rarely flat.
Disappointment Bay, don’t let the name fool you. A fun intermediate / beginners wave. North of the island & offshore in a south wind. Best on low tide in a 2 metre or bigger swell.
Disappointment Bay, Australia
Disappointment Bay, don’t let the name fool you. A fun intermediate / beginners wave. North of the island & offshore in a south wind. Best on low tide in a 2 metre or bigger swell.
City advice
Getting around
There is no public transport or taxis available
We recommend hiring a vehicle from King Island Car Rental who will meet you at the airport. If you're looking to explore the island, we recommend hiring a 4WD. Rental cars cannot be driven on the beach.
Customs and culture
The King Island car wave
It's customary to give a small wave between driver and driver as your car passes
Book before you go
Book ahead
We recommend booking restaurants, tours, golf and vehicles before you arrive to avoid disappointment.
What to pack
A jacket
Situated on the roaring 40’s, a jacket anytime of the year is recommended