“In the path of the Roaring Forties”
King Island is part of the State of Tasmania, situated at the western entrance of the Bass Strait, midway between Victoria and Cape Grim on northwest Tasmania. It is 64 km from north to south and 26 km from east to west, and is approximately 110,000 ha.
The Island is at 144º longtitude East and latitude 40º South, placing it in the path of the “Roaring Forties”, a strong prevailing westerly wind. With a total population of approximately 1,600, it is home to some of the most delicious beef and cheese in Australia; and of course, Cloud Juice.
Tea Trees are native to King Island and provide nesting sites for a variety of birds.
King Island has world class surf beaches.
Melaleuca trees are typical of the native foliage on King Island.
Half Moon Bay on the western coastline of King Island.
Located on the northern tip of King Island, Cape Wickham Lighthouse is Australia’s tallest lighthouse.
King Island has a population of more than 700,000 wallabies.
King Island clouds.
The Bass Strait viewed from King Island. The strait separates the island State of Tasmania from the Australian mainland.
There are 442 kilometres of road on King Island. Of this, just 12 kms are paved roads.
King Island cattle grazing on salt covered grass which adds to the flavour of the world famous beef .
King Island sunset
The Platypus is an egg-laying, semi-aquatic mammal that lives on King Island