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Places to Stay in King Island Australia |
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Things to do in King Island |
Wondering what to do in King Island ? Here is some information on tourist attractions to help make you enjoy your stay in King Island more enjoyable.
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| Eateries/Wineries |
Good food and good wine are part of life's necessities, therefore don't leave without trying some (or all!) of these places. Denise O'Keefe of Shannon Coastal Cottages, a King Island B&B Self Contained, suggested Take in the view in Naracoopa at Baudins Restaurant, Overlook the Southern Ocean at the Boomerang Motel Restaurant and watch the sun go down and It's a good idea to pay Steve a visit at the Bold Head Brassiere at Grassy He specialises in King Island produce.
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| Historical Sites |
King Island has some fascinating historical sites. Denise O'Keefe suggested visit the tallest lighthouse in the Southern hemisphere, there were many shipwrecks around King Island including the Cataraqui where hundreds lost their lives on the way to a new life in Australia You can follow the shipwreck trail and View the only visible remains of a wreck on Yellow Rock beach.
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| Festivals/Events |
The locals hold some festivals in King Island which are fun for the whole family. Denise O'Keefe suggested Duck season March to early June, King Island Show First tuesday in march, King Island Open Golf tournament Early November, Rock Lobster Season Mid November to end August, Pheasant season Queens Birthday weekend in June and Muttonbird season April 2 weeks.
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| Trails/Wildlife/Nature |
If you like nature and want to see the wildlife, there are some places to go. Denise O'Keefe suggested have a picnic at Penny's Lagoon a suspended lake, wallabies abound on the Island along with turkeys pheasants possums, Visit our magnificant beaches You won't have to share too much and Visit the rugged Seal Rocks area and view the Calcified forest remains of a 7000 year old ancient forest uncovered by the sand.
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| Pubs/Bars |
Like to relax at a pub with a good meal and a pint or two? Denise O'Keefe suggested Visit the Pub and King Island Club in Currie and The Grassy Club and Baudins at Naracoopa.
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| Main Tourist Attractions |
King Island main tourist attractions must be seen if you are spending some time here. Denise O'Keefe suggested Step back a pace Visitthe king Island dairy and sample some of their delicious cheeses, have a close encounter with the local penguins, Visit the local art galleries, drop in at the Currie boathouse called the restaurant without any food You provide the food the rest is there, try some of the delicious crayfish in season and Visit the kelp Industries display and see what happens to all that sea weed.
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| Sports/Adventure |
For those of you into sports and adventure, there are some great things to do. Denise O'Keefe suggested Enter the Imperial 20 Coast to coast Foot Race in March, be around to welcome the yachts in from the Queenscliff to Grassy race in March, Try out the local Golf course which wanders along the coast and Come and visit in December January when we hold our horse racing season.
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