King Island being a remote island with limited access has a small and very friendly population, proud and welcoming to guests visiting the island. On arriving at King Island one of the first sensations is the feeling of relaxation, the hustle and the bustle of the city is left behind, one is not hurried and the friendly smiles encourage you in wanting to know more of this community and its culture.
First time visitors to King Island experience a heightened sense of anticipation as the plane approaches the island, the full view of the coastline and the green pastures from above are magnified when experienced at ground level.
The rugged coastline creates a theatre of mental images which at one level has a hypnotic effect as the waves crash on the rocks and yet a drive a little further up present pristine, unspoiled and secluded beaches where its just you and the surrounding landscape.
The wildlife is abundant and their free nature has one stopping to capture photographic moments at each turn of a planned trip.
This small island packs so much recreational activity that to do it justice you just have to simply let go, participate and experience any one of two world-class golf courses, numerous surf beaches, fishing from just outside your rental unit, horse riding, scuba diving or simply cycling or driving around the island.
Whether one decides to be active on the island or simply wishes to relax throughout their stay, there is plenty of great food to eat to satisfy the appetite. King Island is renowned worldwide for its iconic food produce, rock lobster to giant crabs, quality beef and cheeses to great wines to wash it all down with gusto.
