Wind-swept Aussie island retreat is a hidden gem

Cosy rituals abound on a solo stay at Tasmania’s remote Kittawa Lodge. It immediately feels like home.

• by Riley Wilson

A private jet tour of Australia's southern islands: King and Kangaroo Islands

Captain's Choice's new line of domestic itineraries pair rarely-visited locations with the prestige of private plane travel.

• by Julie Miller

Seven dishes you must try in Tasmania and its islands: Chef David Hall

This chef says wallaby is the new kangaroo, and best served with pepperberries.

• by Julietta Jamieson

King Island, Australia: Two of the world's best golf courses on a Bass Strait Island

Craig Tansley discovers two of the world's best new golf courses are lying empty on the deserted, picturesque coastline of King Island.

• by Craig Tansley

Heaven in the backyard: top 10 Australian islands

Australia - the world's biggest island - is surrounding by 8222 smaller ones. Here are ten of the best.

• by Leah McLennan

A tale of two islands

On the chalk-and-cheese isles of Flinders and King, Andrew Bain satisfies his appetite and sense of adventure.

Honest to goodness

In a place plump with gourmet promise, Lee Atkinson puts her trust in a restaurant with no food.

Cracker barrels and cheese

From outstanding breaks to the produce of its celebrated dairy, Sam Vincent revels in the best King Island has to offer.

King Island - Fast Facts

<b>King Island</b> <br> <b>Historically important island famous for its dairy produce</b> <br> Located approximately 80 km northeast of Tasmania and about 90 km southeast of Cape Otway on the Victorian coast, King Island, with a population of over 2 500, is one of Australia's undiscovered island retreats. Windswept, rainy (it has an annual rainfall of over 1000 mm), rugged and attractive it boasts over 145 km of untouched coastline, an estimated 57 offshore wrecks (a legacy of the dangers of trying to cross and pass through Bass Strait in inclement weather) and a wide and unusual variety of seabirds and wildlife.

King Island - Eat

<b>King Island</b> <br> <b>Historically important island famous for its dairy produce</b> <br> Located approximately 80 km northeast of Tasmania and about 90 km southeast of Cape Otway on the Victorian coast, King Island, with a population of over 2 500, is one of Australia's undiscovered island retreats. Windswept, rainy (it has an annual rainfall of over 1000 mm), rugged and attractive it boasts over 145 km of untouched coastline, an estimated 57 offshore wrecks (a legacy of the dangers of trying to cross and pass through Bass Strait in inclement weather) and a wide and unusual variety of seabirds and wildlife.