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VISIT KING ISLAND

​King Island is one of the world's best kept secrets. With miles and miles of untouched beaches, local food produce of the highest standard, nature walks and wildlife, friendly locals and much more, the only feedback we consistently hear from visitors is that they should have stayed longer. Come here to truly understand the meaning of undiscovered.

King Island is a special place!

What's so special? Everything: the people, the landscape, the remoteness and yet accessibility, the ocean, the beaches, the produce and of course, the birds.  ​

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King Island offers a unique opportunity to be transported back in time, to dirt roads, friendly neighbours and natural tranquility.  It is only a 35 minutes flight from Tullamarine and Moorabbin airports in Victoria, Hobart, Launceston and Wynyard in Tasmania.

 

King Island provides a truly unique birding experience.

Visitor Information

Please find useful information below. You will find more information at the King Island Tourism website here:  www.kingisland.org.au or contact us for more information.

The only way to get to King Island is by air. You can fly from Melbourne (Tullarmarine, Moorabbin or Essendon) or Tasmania (Burnie - Wynyard, Launceston or Hobart. 

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We are about a 35 minute flight from Melbourne Tullamarine.

King Island is approximately 1098 square kilometres and has no public transport or taxis so a hire car is a must.



There are two car hire companies on the island, please click through for details. 

Telstra Next G is the only network that receives coverage on the island.  SIM cards and mobile phones are available for purchase from the newsagent or post office. MicroSIMS are not available for purchase. International phones will probably work but we cannot guarantee this. 

there are two supermarkets in Main Street, Currie - IgA and Foodworks.

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"The Garden" has bio-dynamically grown veggies seasonally.  Contact via Facebook 

https://facebook.com/thegardenkingisland.

 

King Island Meat Providore provides locally grown meat and condiments made from island produce. Boxes of fresh vegetables can also be ordered from here.  The shop is on Main Street, Currie and veggies can be ordered online at https://www.islandprovidore.com.au/

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Accommodation discounts

Accommodation specials for Wings On King registered participants are available.

 

King Island Breaks - 15% discount

kingislandbreaks@gmail.com​

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Island Breeze Motel - 10% discount www.islandbreezemotel.com.au​

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Porky Beach Retreat - 10% discount 

kingislandescapes.com.au

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​Ettrick Rocks - 10% discount www.ettrickrocks.com.au ​​​

​Camping - is available in the grounds of the Reekara School. Toilets and cooking facilities are available but no shower. 

Bookings with Linda - 0488 566 448

Cost: $5 per person per night.

Bring your own camping gear. ​

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NB: To guarantee discounts, you need to provide the name of your Wings On King Assistant or proof of registration. 

More
Information

About the Wings On King project plan or to discuss the project in more detail. ​​​​

To know all about the King Island Bird Conservation Action Plan click visit:​​

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