Lighthouse

Cape Wickham is the northernmost point of King Island with the most visited tourist attraction on the entire island. In the middle of the grassy plains below the sand dunes stands the tallest lighthouse in Australia. [btn "Book a hotel on King Island" https://booking.com/region/au/king-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kingisland-wickham] What is the height of the lighthouse? Cape Wickham Lighthouse is 48 metres tall and was constructed in…

Desert, Natural formation

The limestone forest is one of the main natural attractions of the island and is located at its southern tip. The Petrified Forest is an ideal place for short walks, but also for long day treks, as several marked trails start here. Just a few hundred metres away is the beautiful viewpoint of Seal Rocks. [btn "Top 10 King Island accommodations" https://booking.com/region/au/king-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kingisland-calcified] What is…

Cliff, Lookout

The monumental cliffs over 60 metres high on the jagged and dramatic southwest coast lie completely outside civilisation and therefore attract the attention of visitors. The coastline, called Seal Rocks, can be found near Limestone Forest, and at the top of the cliffs you can enjoy views from the easily accessible viewing platform. [btn "The 10 best hotels on King Island" https://booking.com/region/au/king-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

City, Lighthouse

Currie is the largest city on King Island, though it has just under 500 residents. Currie is home to all the shops, restaurants, post office and other services, and is also where you'll find most of the accommodation options, gas stations and tourist attractions. What to see in Currie? The best places to see in Currie are along the coast. There is a beautiful bay with a harbour and a small sandy beach popular for short walks and picnics. A…

Sandy beach, Dunes, Lake

The most secluded and visually one of the most beautiful beaches is located in the northeast of the island in the Lavinia State Reserve. Martha Lavinia Beach is named after a ship that was wrecked off the coast in 1871. [btn "The 10 best hotels on King Island" https://booking.com/region/au/king-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kingisland-lavinia] Experience the power of the sea and the wind Martha Lavinia has very fine white sand that is…

Sandy beach

A beautiful beach with fine white sand, the remains of a shipwreck and an idyllic river that flows into the ocean. This is Yellow Rock Beach on the west coast of King Island. [btn "King Island hotel prices and availability" https://booking.com/region/au/king-island.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-kingisland-yellow-rock] Shipwreck on the shore One of the main attractions of this beach is the visible part of the wreck of the Shannon, which was…

Sandy beach

The beautiful beach with fine white sand is named after the British Admiral shipwrecked off the coast in 1871. British Admiral Beach is popular not only with tourists but also with locals, as it is located only about 2 km from the largest village of Currie. Take a two-hour walk along the tarmac road or drive here and walk along the 600-metre long beach. Like everywhere else on the island, swimming here is for the hardy only - the ocean is…