King Island Escape

Escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the rugged beauty and rich history of King Island, nestled in Bass Strait.

Embark on a three-day adventure filled with wilderness exploration, breathtaking vistas and culinary delights. With a knowledgeable local guide leading the way, discover the island's hidden gems and indulge in its delicious fresh produce.

Australian Air Safaris tours offer unique itineraries flying around Australia. We explore our vast nation in our private planes, meaning we are always small groups, and everyone has a window seat. We have over 45 years of air touring experience, creating unforgettable experiences that will last a lifetime. Our all-inclusive tours are hosted by our knowledgeable pilots and assisted by local guides who share our passion for this country, ensuring you're never short of stories to tell when you get home.

We take care of all of the planning and logistics. All you have to do is meet us at the airport, ready for an adventure of a lifetime. We will whisk you away to places near and far, exploring the hard to get to and the unique.

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King Island Dairy

Currie Harbour, King Island

Tour Highlights

Adventurous 4WD tour
Paddock to Plate dining at Wild Harvest Restaurant
Tasting experience at King Island Dairy
Exploration of the unique Calcified Forest
Delicious King Island Crayfish lunch
Encounter with the dramatic Seal Rocks
Visit to the iconic Cape Wickham Lighthouse & Golf Links
Discover rare King Island Kelp Craft
Exploration of the picturesque Pennys Lagoon
Flightseeing over the majestic 12 Apostles

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What is included?

All-inclusive tour (unless stated on itinerary)
Well-appointed private aircraft by Kirkhope Aviation
Every seat a window seat
Premium small group touring, maximum 10 passengers, fully escorted
Private departure lounge, fast access, no crowds.
Free on street parking
All meals and beverages with evening meals In-flight snacks and refreshments
All stopover ground transfers, tours, activities and entry fees
Ensuited accommodation

Touring route

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Tour Itinerary: King Island Escape

B,L,D: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 1: Melbourne to King Island (L,D)

A 9.00 am departure from Moorabbin Airport to King Island will get you a fantastic view of the heads of Port Phillip Bay as you fly across Bass Strait.

Your 4WD will be waiting to take you on your island exploration. Head north to its furthest point, Cape Wickham, where the tallest lighthouse in the southern hemisphere stands. Nearby are Cape Wickham Golf Links, rated as one of the top links courses in the world. Before heading to Grassy, visit the unique Kelp Craft and Penny's Lagoon.

Cap off the day with a fine dining experience at the incredible Wild Harvest Restaurant.

2 nights: King Island Wilderness Retreat

Day 2: King Island (B,L,D)

Your day starts with the 4WD Hidden Southern Experience, where you'll discover bays and coves not generally seen by visitors, traversing private property and sometimes going off-road.

Get your camera out for the dramatic Seal Rocks. Visit the 7,000-year-old Calcified Forest, where a short walk will work up an appetite for a white tablecloth paddock-to-plate lunch.

Set the rest of the afternoon to relax mode, with visits to more local sites.

Later, Wild Harvest Restaurant will delight you with their signature five-course degustation with matching wines.

Day 3: King Island to Melbourne (B,L)

Head to the picturesque hamlet of Naracoopa, then to the island's western side with a stop at the kelp factory. Continue to British Admiral Beach with its tragic shipwreck history, the local museum, and then finish with cheeses from the famous King Island Dairy.

Late afternoon, take a stunning scenic flight over the 12 Apostles en route to Moorabbin, arriving in the early evening. This concludes a most picturesque and delicious long weekend on King Island.