A Restful Family Break

King Island is the perfect playground for a family holiday to remember.

Miles of beaches to roam, coves to explore, shipwrecks and adventure, historic lighthouses, remnants of the sealing days, beachcombing, fishing and healthy food provide for a refreshing break for the whole family.

Step back in time to good old fashioned hospitality, a slow pace of life and a safe environment for the children to explore.

For food lovers King Island has it all.  Fresh seafood, prime beef steaks, Italian smallgoods, award winning cheese, some of the best pies in Australia, Kelp chutney and pickles and the local Lymwood Honey.  Organically grown and hand harvested herbs are made into a variety of herbal teas, and with the purest water of King Island Cloud Juice, refreshments are a treat.

Take the children and yourselves back in time with visits to the King Island Museum, the site of Australia’s worst peace time maritime disaster at Cataraqui Point, the Sealers Walls and the tallest lighthouse in the southern hemisphere – the Cape Wickham Lighthouse.  The work of local artists can be viewed at Kelp Craft, the Art and Craft Centre and numerous studios.

Beaches on King Island are often wild and windswept, isolated and magnificent.  Surfing, fishing and beachcombing opportunities abound.  Play in the dunes at Porky Beach, see the shipwrecks at Yellow Rock Beach and collect shells from Martha Lavinia Beach.  For great scenery visit Yarra Creek Gorge, the Pegarah Forest, Blowhole, Calcified Forest, Ettrick River and Penny’s Lagoon.

A tour to a Penguin Rookery at night gives views of these remarkable creatures who have made the island their home.  Soak up the island lifestyle at the townships of Currie, Grassy and Naracoopa.

Ask about extending your holiday to allow more time to explore and relax.

Contact Austrips on 1800 777 726 for your personalised Holiday Package

Why not bring the family?