KING ISLAND TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE King Island 5 George King Island Ph: 1800 645 014 or Main Centre at King Island Business Centre(KIRDO) Tourist Street, Currie DVDs, (03) 6462 1355 5 George Street. Information (King Island Books and Monday to Friday 10:30am – 5.00pm Centre. Business postcards Email: Saturday 10:00am-12pm Centre Building) also [email protected] Closed Sundays and Public Holidays available for Website: Additional brochure stand at Elle's Beef & Reef purchase. www.kingisland.org.au Edward Street, Currie QUICK TIPS DUE TO COVID-19 VIRUS REQUIREMENTS AND BORDER RESTRICTIONS OPENING HOURS & CLOSURE OF PREMISES MIGHT OCCUR WITHOUT NOTICE. We recommend you book ahead for any tours, visits to golf courses or eateries.
Only Telstra “3G/4G” mobile phone service is accessible on the island. Phones available for purchase at King Island Newsagency located within Post Office. There is no Passenger ferry service to the Island. There is no taxi service on the Island. It is strongly recommended that rental cars are arranged prior to arrival. Strict quarantine requirements. No Fruit, Plant or Seafood Items if coming from other States other than Tasmania. ACCOMMODATION Cape Wickham Golf CAPE John Geary P:03 6463 1200 Email: [email protected] Links WICKHAM Website: www.capewickham.com.au Boomerang By the sea CURRIE Kerr family N:0476 030 542 Email: [email protected] Website: www.boomerangbythesea.com Blencathra Coastal Spa CURRIE Grant Jordan M: 0429 320 868 Email: [email protected] Getaway Craypot Cottage CURRIE Caroline M: 0429 621 180 Email: [email protected] Kininmonth Website: www.devilsgapretreat.com.au Currie Harbour CURRIE Ian Gilligan M: 0448 153 353 Email: Accommodation- [email protected] Gilligan’s Currie Harbour CURRIE Ian Gilligan M: 0448 153 353 Email: Accommodation- [email protected] The Chart Room Currie Harbour CURRIE Ian Gilligan M: 0448 153 353 Email: Accommodation- [email protected] Skippers Retreat Currie Harbour CURRIE Ian Gilligan M: 0448 153 353 Email: Accommodation- [email protected] Starlight Studio Devils Gap Retreat CURRIE Caroline M: 0429 621 180 Email: [email protected] Kininmonth Website: www.devilsgapretreat.com.au Green Ponds B & B CURRIE Sonia Louis P: 03 6462 1171 Email: [email protected] M: 0429 831 047 Website: www.kingislandstay.com Gullhaven Holiday Home CURRIE Ricci & Steve P: 03 6462 1560 Email: [email protected] Bishop F: 03 6462 1453 Island Breeze Motel CURRIE Julie Takurua P: 03 6462 1260 Email: [email protected] M: 0475 351 807 Website: www.islandbreezemotel.com.au F: 03 6462 1563 King Island Escapes CURRIE Alexandra M: 0417 580 550 Email: [email protected] Alexandra’s Quigley Website: www.kingislandescapes.com.au King Island Hotel – CURRIE John Smith P: 03 6462 1633 Email: [email protected] (Parers) King Island Light View CURRIE Lyn Mauric M: 0488 151 156 Email: [email protected] Villa
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Lighthouse Rocks CURRIE Caroline M: 0429 621 180 Email: [email protected] Kininmonth Website: www.devilsgapretreat.com.au Main Street Views CURRIE Merilyn Cox P: 03 6462 1667 Email: [email protected] M: 0428 889 279 Netherby Rocks CURRIE Erin Tucker P: 03 8586 7486 Email: [email protected] M: 0422 440 409 Website: www.netherbyrocks.com.au
The Grazier's Cottage- EGG LAGOON Ana Pimenta M: 0427 118 903 Email: [email protected] Farm Stay Website: www.meatyourbeef.com.au Bold Views GRASSY Mark Lovell & M: 0476 791 778 Email: [email protected] Maureen M: 0427 235 647 Website: www.boldviewskingisland.weebly.com Tremaine King Island Holiday GRASSY Ian Johnson P: 03 6461 1177 Email: [email protected] Village/ King Island & M: 0408 546 469 Website: www.kingislandholidayvillage.com.au Motel/ WaveRider Lodge Lucinda Dengerink King Island Breaks LOORANA David Looker M: 0499 320 836 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kingislandbreaks.com.au King Island Escapes LOORANA Alexandra M: 0417 580 550 Email: [email protected] Porky Beach Retreat Quigley Website: www.kingislandescapes.com.au Taraki Lodge LOORANA Ayra Baer M: 0401 341 988 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tarakilodgeki.com Bronzewing Cottages NARACOOPA Werner & M: 0477 412 144 Email: [email protected] Sue Ebert Website: www.bronzewingcottages.com King Island NARACOOPA Bob & Angie P: 64611326 Email: [email protected] Accommodation Dalton M: 0418 941 350 Website: Cottages www.kingislandaccommodationcottages.com.au King Island Beach Shala NARACOOPA Jacqui & M: 0477 641 067 Email: [email protected] Shimon Website: https://www.thekingislandbeachshala.com/ Sea Elephant Bay NARACOOPA Anna De La M: 0439 394 794 Email: [email protected] Retreat Rue Ettrick Rocks NUGARA Sam & P: 1300 195 596 Email: [email protected] Angela M: 0425 756 855 Website: www.ettrickrocks.com.au Giudice Kittawa Lodge PEARSHAPE Nick Stead M: 0437 962 020 Email: [email protected]
AIRLINES AND AGENTS King Island Airlines MOORABBIN, VIC P: 03 9580 3777 www.kingislandair.com.au Holiday packages available Daily flights from Moorabbin Airport REX Airlines TULLAMARINE, P: 13 17 13 www.rex.com.au VIC Daily flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport Sharp Airlines ESSENDON, VIC P: 1300 556 694 www.sharpairlines.com.au Holiday packages available Flights from Essendon Airport Mon & Tues & Thur to Sun Sharp Airlines TASMANIA P: 1300 556 694 www.sharpairlines.com.au Holiday packages available Daily flights from Wynyard or Launceston Air Adventures OCEANGROVE,VIC P: 1800 033 160 www.airadventure.com.au
Austrips DEVONPORT, TAS P: 1800 777 726 www.austrips.com.au Holiday Packages Available Flinders Island FLINDERS ISLAND P: 03 6359 3664 www.flindersislandtours.com.au Experience M: 0419 397 638 Flinders Island Travel Agent specialising in complete holiday packages, charter and scenic tours to King Island.
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King Island Pleasure KING ISLAND M: 0421 062 246 www.kingislandtravel.com Tours Customised holiday packages available King Island Surf BARWON HEADS M: 0409 864 055 www.kingislandsurfsafaris.com.au Safaris Private charter flights & surf packages from Avalon & Barwon Heads Kirkhope Aviation MOORABBIN, VIC P: 1300 206 130 www.kirkhopeaviation.com.au Private Charter Hire- Flights from Moorabbin Airport Golf packages available Short Stop Charters ESSENDON, VIC P: 1300 727 412 www.shortstop.com.au Tours to King Island on DC3 Plane. Flights from Essendon Southern Golf AVALON & M: 0409 864 055 www.southerngolfgetaways.com.au Getaways BARWON HEADS, Private Charter Flights & golf packages from all Victorian VIC Airports The Golf Travel BALMAIN, P: 02 9555 5311 www.thegolftravelagency.com.au Agency NSW Exceptional tailored golf holidays at market leading prices for groups of all sizes. Vortex Airlines MOORABBIN, VIC P: 03 8586 7474 www.vortexair.com.au Private Charter Hire- Flights from Moorabbin Airport ARTS AND CRAFT Hole in One Main St Caroline M: 0429 621 180 Open Daily Gallery CURRIE Kininmonth King Island Wharf Rd P: 03 6462 9000 Open 1-4pm everyday (subject to volunteer Cultural Centre CURRIE availability) King Island Reekara Sandy P: 0458 569 591 Tuesday 9.30 am - 2.30 pm Kelp Craft Community Robinson Sundays 10 am - 4 pm and other times by complex appointment. Keep an eye out for our sign on the North rd, roadside near the complex. REEKARA King Island Honey tastings when available CAR RENTAL King Island Car CURRIE Adam P: 03 6462 1282 Sedans, station wagon, Rav 4's, 8-seater wagon Rentals 4x4 dual cab, 12-seater bus [email protected] GOLF COURSES Cape Wickham CAPE P: 03 6463 1200 Open Daily, bookings essential. Golf Course WICKHAM King Island CURRIE P: 03 6462 1126 The original 9 hole golf course established 1932. Golf & Bowling F: 03 6462 1594 Bar overlooking the ocean Club Inc Visitors welcome Hire of clubs also available at KI IGA Supermarket www.golfkingisland.com
Ocean Dunes North Rd P: 0447 830 202 Bookings: Golf Course CURRIE [email protected] 0447 830 202
Pro Shop: [email protected] 0448 544 653
MEDICAL SERVICES King Island 35 Edward St P: 03 6462 9900 Emergencies call 000 Hospital CURRIE King Island 35 Edward St P: 03 6462 0200 Located within hospital Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm General CURRIE After hours call GP Assist 1800 022 222 Practice Emergencies call 000 King Island Main St P: 03 6462 1395 Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm Pharmacy CURRIE Saturday 9.30am – 1pm 3
REAL ESTATE SERVICES Harcourts (King Edward St Mandy P: 03 6462 1474 Island Real CURRIE Potter Estate) Harcourts Garry M: 0427 605 357 Nutrien Sutton RECREATION Beachcombing Martha Lavinia Beach Nautilus Shells wash up every 7 years during autumn. and Naracoopa King Island Beaches are shell collector’s paradise Bird Observing KING ISLAND Around 200 species. Download the Birds of King Island Checklist and recommended bird walks at https://www.birdsofkingisland.com/birds-of-king- island. ‘Wings on King’ survey and registration allows visits to birding sites on private land https://www.birdsofkingisland.com/wings-on-king Checklists also available inside KIRDO or www.kingislandnaturalresources.org
Visit Shag Lagoon Bird Hide located on the blue tourist map Bush Walking Nature Reserves Lavinia State Reserve & Pegarah State Forest
Pegarah Private Nature Unique Bird, Fauna & Flora. 100 acres GPS mapped, Reserve signage, easy grade tracks. By appointment only. 03 6461 1201
Bootlace Private Forest Pristine covenanted 500 acre forest with high Reserve biodiversity including endangered plants and birds. 2km easy track. Cost: $5 per person. By appointment only 0417487263
Diving KING ISLAND Crayfish and Abalone Recreational licenses are required and can be obtained from Service Tasmania 11.00am - 4.00 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Fishing KING ISLAND Also see King Island For detailed advice ask a local or call into T Perry or Fishing tours under tour The Trend in Currie for supplies. Catches range from operators Australian Salmon, Gummy, and School Shark & Mullet (preferably at night). Naracoopa Jetty, Currie & Grassy Wharves Diving/ Fishing licences available for catch limits at Service Tasmania or on http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/sea-fishing- aquaculture/recreational-fishing/recreational-sea- fishing-licences Hunting- Game Nick M: 0428 611 254 License & landowner permission required King Island CURRIE Graeme M: 0427 351 378 Monthly Excursions. 1st Sunday in month Field Batey NOTICES AT TERRY PERRYS & FOODWORKS Naturalists Recording birds, animals, plants, rocks, historical sites, beach and sea life King Island RACEGROUND Race Meetings commence 2020 -2021 Horse Racing CURRIE 2020 = 28th Nov, 5th Dec, 12th Dec, 26th Dec Club 2021 = 2nd Jan, 9th Jan, 23rd Jan, 30th Jan King Island CURRIE Tune into 100.5 fm on your car radio for pre- Community programmed music Program includes live broadcasts Radio and interviews on Fridays 2pm and Saturdays 12pm.
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Lawn Bowls CURRIE KI Golf & P: 03 6462 1126 Seasonal Bowling Bowling Thursdays at 4pm & Saturdays at 1pm Club (depending on weather) POKI CURRIE Liz P: 0438 734 645 Products of King Island Markets held in Currie every Community COMMUNITY Clemons few months on King Island showcasing Produce & Market HALL items produced on the Island. Sailing – King Rod M: 0418 302 454 Twice monthly. Grassy Port headquarters, Hosts Island Boat Temple visiting cruising & racing yachts Club Contact for mooring bookings at Grassy Harbour Surfing Bouyweather.com Red Hut Point, Porky Beach, Martha Lavinia, Phoques Bay, British Admiral Beach Public BBQ Penny’s Lagoon, Naracoopa Esplanade, Grassy and Facilities Currie Harbour - Electric BBQ'S Public Picnic Grassy – Blackwood Street, Naracoopa Esplanade, Facilities Calcified Forest, Penny’s Lagoon, Cape Wickham, Currie Harbour Public Currie – War Memorial Park, Lighthouse Street, Playgrounds Grassy, Naracoopa Esplanade Public Toilets Penny’s Lagoon, Cape Wickham, Currie Harbour, Grassy Boat Club, Huxley Street Currie, Calcified Forest, Naracoopa Esplanade, Sea Elephant, Grassy Sports Oval Reefuel- Petrol CURRIE P: 03 6462 1334 Gifts, clothing, bait, tackle & fuel Station Open 7 days a week 7.30am - 6.00pm TG & DJ Perry CURRIE Terry Perry P: 03 6462 1182 Bait & fishing gear, electrical goods, gifts & toys Pty Ltd Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 9am - 12.00pm Shipwreck Trail Self-Guided Daily & Self-Guided obtain book from Tourism Information Centres, also in hire cars RECREATION / PLACES TO VISIT Bird Hide LOORANA Overlooking Shag Lagoon. 1km down Heddles Road approx 4km north of the King Island Dairy Blow Hole SEA Popular spot for fishing & swimming, tide dependant ELEPHANT to see natural blowhole in operation. Calcified Forest Off South Road 15 Minute walk from car park to viewing platform Preserved ancient forest 7000 years old Disappointment Off Cape Large sandy bay, with large orange rocks. Seating Bay Wickham Rd available, viewing platform, steps onto the beach. Huxley Hill South Rd, Visit the informative electronic display which Wind Farm CURRIE overlooks the wind towers. Located in a tin shelter at Viewing Area the end of the gravel road. Kelp Industries Netherby Rd P: 03 6462 1340 Visit the onsite unmanned Information Centre CURRIE Open Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm King Island Lighthouse St Located on the Grounds of the Currie Lighthouse Historical CURRIE Open 2 - 4pm Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday Museum [email protected]
Martha Lavinia MARTHA Popular surfing beach 4wd access required Beach LAVINIA Penguins GRASSY Down Port Road & drive to the end of the breakwater HARBOUR and turn car around so no reversing is done in the dark. Penguins come to shore at dusk, so rug up. Fewer penguins during the colder months No flash photos/ no bright lights / keep distance/ drive slowly, no reversing after dark and use dim lights on car. Penguin brochure available at Tourism Info Offices.
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Penny’s CAPE Freshwater lake, popular swimming hole. Facilities Lagoon WICKHAM RD include toilet, picnic area & barbecue Sea- Elephant SEA Walkway along part of the river, view the abundance River ELEPHANT of bird life, Toilets, picnic area, interpretative signage Sealers Wall SOUTH ROAD About 1km south of Surprise Bay, 19th Century stone wall connects two rocky outcrops. 4wd access only Seal Rocks SOUTH ROAD 80m boardwalk to the viewing platform allows for spectacular view of the Southern Ocean. RETAIL AND SERVICES ATM CURRIE Westpac 24 hours ATM located on outside of Westpac Bank Australia Post Main St P: 03 6462 1792 Post Office - Mon - Fri 9am – 5pm (open till 6pm in & Newsagency CURRIE December) Newsagency - Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm Sat 9am – 1pm Sun Closed EJ’s Motors GRASSY P: 03 6461 1113 Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4.30pm, and Repairs Sun 11am - 3.30pm Elders Ltd CURRIE P: 03 6462 1566 Rural Store Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm Hairdresser: Netherby Rd Tegan P: 03 6462 1568 Environmentally friendly hair care “Sundari” CURRIE Open Tuesday – Friday Grassy Harbour 2876 Grassy P: 0428 807 990 Supermarket Mon - Sat 11am - 5.30pm Discount Rd GRASSY General Groceries, Bread, Milk, Daily Papers. Supermarket No fresh fruit, vegetables or meat available Jim McKenzie CURRIE P: 03 6462 1415 Contact for information/pricing regarding the shipping Agencies service to the Island for Cargo, vehicles, etc. King Island CURRIE P: 03 6462 1910 Pure rain water available. Available from Cloud Juice Supermarkets and cafes King Island CURRIE P: 03 6462 1422 Local newspaper Courier King Island CURRIE P: 03 6462 9000 Located, Corner of George and Meech Streets Council King Island 869 North Rd P: 03 6462 0947 Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday 11am- Dairy LOORANA 4:30pm Cheese tastings, purchases, cheese platters, tea & coffee, beer & wine King Island CURRIE Heidi P: 0488 243 377 Boutique batches of native gin, ruby vodka, 40 Distillery Weitjens degrees south vodka and single malt whiskey King Island Main St P: 03 6462 1144 Open 7 days- 7am - 6pm Foodworks CURRIE Online grocery ordering & delivery available https://kingisland.myfoodworks.com.au Take away coffee also available King Island LYMWOOD P: 64611256 / Plants, flowers and garden decor, available 7 days Flowers 0417820725 9am to 3pm Delivery to Currie available
King Island CURRIE P: 03 6462 1126 Currie has a 9 hole links course Thurs - Sun 12 - 6pm Golf & Bowling Club hire can also be arranged through IGA. Club King Island Order in Advance 24 hours notice required minimum Crayfish (seasonal) Supermarkets: Foodworks & IGA, Airport Cafe Restaurants: Wild Harvest Restaurant* subject to availability and change of menu King Island CURRIE Sean Available from Butcher shop, Kelp Craft or Honey Freeman [email protected] King Island IGA CURRIE P: 03 6462 1244 Open 7 days 7am – 6pm & Liquor Store King Island Netherby Rd, Service P: 03 6462 1155 Monday – Friday 8am - 5pm Motors- Petrol CURRIE station, fuel, 24hr Automated Fuel System Station parts.
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King Island CURRIE 03 64621976 Supplier of wallaby meat products to local Prime Meats supermarkets www.kingislandprimemeats.com.au King Island PEGARAH Carmen M:0409 181 806 Seasonal farm gate sales – Summertime (SIGN at Garlic Holloway GATE) 1049 Grassy Rd, Pegarah www.kingislandgarlic.com King Island North Rd Donna & P: 03 6462 1774 24 hours notice required minimum. Seafood CURRIE Max M: 0428 621 774 For orders over 5 kilos only call to order crayfish, Summers oysters, abalone 1 day in advance to ensure next day delivery/pick up For orders less than 5 kilos orders can be placed with K I Iga & K I Foodworks Also available from live tanks at Airport Cafe Marriage Anna De La M: 0439 394 794 Thinking of marriage or renewing your vows? Celebrant Rue E: [email protected] Online Access 5 George St Michelle P: 03 6462 1778 Public Internet Access, Wifi, Centre / King CURRIE Mauric F: 03 6462 1790 Business services available. Tourism Information Island Regional Monday to Friday 10.30am – 5.00pm Development Saturday 10am-12pm Organisation Closed Sundays & Public Holidays Parks & Wildlife CURRIE M: 0438 036 899 Ranger: Shelley Graham Services King Island CURRIE P: 03 6462 1435 Quality King Island meat products Butchery Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Westpac CURRIE P: 03 6462 0022 Branch & ATM available Cnr Main & Edward TOUR OPERATORS Flinders Island FLINDERS Trish & P: 03 6359 3664 We are a Flinders Island Business specialising in Experience ISLAND Michael M: 0419 397 638 complete holiday packages, charter and scenic tours to King Island. Join us on a private tour or one of the many package tours we offer. www.flindersislandtours.com.au HCMC Yoga CURRIE Jacqui & M: 0477 641 067 Jacqueline Brumley and Shimon Tchobutaru are Yoga retreats Shimon teachers with over 60 years of collective experience. They ran a busy Yoga studio in Melbourne for 20 years before recently semi-retiring on King island. They run regular Yoga retreats which are a 4 day immersion of Yoga, nature, King island produce and fresh sea air. Yoga or relaxation classes can also be tailored for corporate groups King Island CURRIE Jim Benn P: 03 6462 1938 Golf Transfers; Tailor made tours especially for your Benn's Bus M: 0429 709 864 group’s interests. 1-4 day tours, small to large groups, Tours fully catered with K I Produce www.kingislandbustours.com.au King Island CURRIE Mike Hill P: 03 6462 1288 Full and half day coach tours in an airconditioned Coach Tours M: 0417 558 447 coach. www.kingislandcoachtours.com.au King Island CURRIE Matthew M: 0499 806 243 Guided tours and transfers specialists Coach Archer [email protected] Company King Island CURRIE Matthew M: 0499 806 243 Tailor made fishing tours for small groups, 2-9 people Fishing Tours Archer [email protected] King Island PEGARAH Carmen M: 0409 181 806 Guided Farm Walks Garlic & Holloway Guided property walks Frogshack Booking essential Farm Walks www.kingislandgarlic.com
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King Island CURRIE Bev M: 0421 062 246 Personalised & special interest tours Pleasure Tours Kenney To and from King Island www.kingislandtravel.com King Island GRASSY Ian P: 03 6461 1177 Specialty tours, 4wd tours. Travel and Johnson & F: 03 6461 1387 One day to Four Days tours. Tours Lucinda M: 0408 546 469 www.kingislandholidayvillage.com.au Dengerink Meat your Beef EGG LAGOON Ana M: 0427 118 903 Personalised Beef farm tours with paddock to Farm Tours Pimenta plate experience available Bookings essential www.meatyourbeef.com.au Proline Fishing Andrew M: 0429 846 279 Fishing Charters from Sorrento Victoria to King Island Tours Horne or on King Island. www.prolinecharters.com.au Southern Coast Barry & M: 0429 983 112 Fishing Charters from Port Fairy & mainland Victoria Charters Maryann to King Island. Fishing charter vessel with room to Pender sleep up to 10 people. www.southerncoastcharters.com.au Whale Tail YELLOW Andrew & M: 0419 092 021 Tour of Whale Tail house as seen on “Australia’s House & Art ROCK Dianne M: 0407 499 491 Grand Design” and special art collection. Print Blake workshops are also on offer in the property’s studio. WELLNESS SERVICES Massage & CURRIE Belinda M: 0408 797 526 Aromatherapy products for body & home, 100% pure Aromatherapy Smith essential oils & incense. Proudly designed, customised, blended & packaged on King Island by hand. We also offer relaxation massage & treatment packages. Yoga CURRIE Jacqui & M: 0477 641 067 Jacqueline Brumley and Shimon Tchobutaru are Yoga Shimon teachers with over 60 years of collective experience. Jacqui & Shimon are available for group sessions (including weekly casual yoga classes) and private sessions to both locals and guests visiting the island. These sessions can be tailored to your requirements involving Yoga meditation & relaxation. Please also see their listing under tour operators. WIFI SERVICES Wifi Services* Australia Post- Tas Gov Free Wifi Service Airport- Tas Gov Free Wifi Service Currie Library King Island Club Airport Café Café Brewer Elle’s Beef & Reef King Island Bakery King Island Tourism Office- 5 George Street
*conditions might apply to services offered King Island Tourism Inc. – KIRDO Building, 5 George Street, Currie – PO Box 96, Currie, TAS 7256 P: 03 6462 1355 or 1800 645 014 - [email protected] – www.kingisland.org.au Update 19th March 2021 If you are looking for details of eateries on King Island, please see our separate eatery guide.
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