King Island Ultimate Getaway 27

DAY 1

ALBURY - KING ISLAND FRIDAY 12TH FEBRUARY, 2027
Welcome to our special 4-day tour to King Island in Bass Straight. Discover stunning rugged scenery, interesting history and local island characters. Depart from Lavington Shopping Centre Griffith Road Bus Stop 7.15am, Albury Railway Station 7.30am, Wodonga Plaza Smythe Street 7.45am and Wangaratta Coles Perry Street Bus Stop at 8.35am.
Head straight to Melbourne Airport to connect with Regional Express direct Flight ZL3937 departing 2.45pm arriving King Island at 3.40pm. On arrival in King Island, our local tour company, King Island Tours, will commence touring in the township of Currie, with a visit to the Cultural Centre. We visit Kelp Industries, Currie Lighthouse and the Museum with rich local history. Late afternoon we check into the Great Southern Accommodation & Restaurant for dinner in the restaurant, with breathtaking views of the Great Southern Ocean.
Accommodation: Great Southern Accommodation & Restaurant (3 Nights) Ph: (03) 6462 1303

DAY 2

RUGGED BEAUTY OF KING ISLAND SATURDAY 13TH FEBRUARY
Our day begins driving along the scenic rugged southwest coast, in our off-road 4x4 vehicle. Visit the site of Australia's worst peacetime maritime disaster before travelling over the dunes of the Bowling family property, a seventh-generation farming family (where King Island Tours has exclusive access). Morning tea is in a spectacular location. We head towards Surprise Bay where a gourmet lunch awaits us, featuring the best King Island produce - crayfish with matched wines. After lunch, we continue our journey and see the unique 7000-year-old calcified forest and amazing views from Seal Rocks. Dinner tonight is at Australia's award-winning restaurant, Wild Harvest, followed by storytelling with the nocturnal Penguin experience.

DAY 3

NATURES ARCHITECTURE SUNDAY 14TH FEBRUARY
Today we travel to the northern part of King Island for morning tea at Reekara, with local arts and kelp craft made exclusively by local people. Overlooking the two islands - Christmas and New Years Island - is Quarantine Bay. With a fascinating history, we'll learn how King Island was named. Our next stop is Egg Lagoon. The name is believed to come from the finding of a large number of goose eggs in the area. Not too far away is Martha Lavinia, known as a world class beach break. Perfect 'A-frame' waves are formed by swell wrapping around both sides of the island and it is a truly unique natural wonder of the Australian surf scene. While in the area we stop at Penny's Lagoon, a natural phenomenon with its suspended freshwater lake (one of only three in the world). From this point we continue our journey to Cape Wickham Lighthouse, the southern hemisphere's tallest lighthouse and overlooking the famous golf course. A picnic lunch follows. Our final stop for the day is the King Island Dairy for a tasting of its award-winning cheese, including a free gift voucher to use in store. King Island Dairy is an Australian dairy factory, which has operated from King Island since 1902. We conclude our day with dinner at one of the islands restaurants where we continue the gourmet trail.

DAY 4

KING ISLAND - ALBURY MONDAY 15TH FEBRUARY
We explore the East Coast of King Island this morning before making our way to the King Island Airport. Our first stop is the 'City of Melbourne' bay on our way to the village of Naracoopa for morning tea. We visit the stunning coastline including Sea Elephant Bay and the Blowhole (depending on the tide). You will experience more stunning flora and fauna as we travel towards the airport and arrive in time to check in for our Regional Express flight back to Melbourne Airport.
On arrival at Tullamarine Airport, we collect our luggage and board the Martins Coach to head home, stopping en-route to enjoy a delicious farewell lunch at the Hogans Hotel Motel Wallan. This afternoon return to Wodonga/Albury arriving approximately 5.30pm - 6.00pm

TOUR COST

$4540.00 Twin / Double Share
$4952.00 Single Supplement

INCLUDES

Luxury touring coach from Albury to Melbourne and return
Regional Express Domestic Flights Melbourne / King Island and return
Luxury 4 Wheel Drive Touring on King Island
Accommodation at Great Southern Accommodation & Resort
Meals as indicated on itinerary
Entrances to attractions as per itinerary
Goods & Services Tax

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner