King IslandThings to do

Things to do in King Island

  1. Grassy Club

    The chef in the restaurant here can be hit-and-miss, but at least he’s ambitious. Expect creative mains utilising produce from around the island (often involving cheese) served attentively in discreet surrounds.

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  2. King Island Historical Museum

    The King Island Historical Museum, inside the former lighthouse-keeper’s cottage, features maritime and local history displays, including remnants of maritime disasters (casually displayed on the floor) and absorbing newspaper accounts of the Grassy mine closure.

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  3. Kelp Industries Pty Ltd

    Kelp Industries Pty Ltd processes bull kelp seaweed for export to Scotland for alginate extraction. See the kelp drying on racks by the roadside, or duck into the visitor centre for more info.

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  4. Nautilus Coffee Lounge

    Nautilus is your best bet for a near-decent coffee and a big island breakfast. Ponder the local art on the crimson walls as you chow into a feta-and-scrambled-egg croissant with orange mustard dressing ($16).

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  5. Boathouse

    This weather-beaten old boathouse on Currie Harbour has been turned into a free, artsy ‘restaurant with no food’ – you bring the edibles and wine; the plates, cutlery and glasses are in the cupboard.

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  6. King Island Dairy

    King Island Dairy's Fromagerie is 8km north of Currie (just beyond the airport). Taste their award-winning bries, cheddars and feisty blues and then stock up in their shop.

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