
King Island Travel Guide
Tasmania, Australia
King Island is a small island community in Tasmania, Australia, with a population of 1,605. It sits between Tasmania and mainland Australia and follows Tasmania’s local time.
Most visitors arrive by air at King Island Airport (KNS). For a coastal outing, Sandfly Beach is 10.5 kilometres from King Island, offering access to the island’s shoreline.
Local time
Population
Know before you go
Pays in AUD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 000
Dial code +61
Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, and service staff are generally paid a fair wage. However, tipping is appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit King Island
Jan
19°6Feb
19°7Mar
18°8Apr
17°12May
15°14Jun
13°14Jul
13°19Aug
13°18Sep
14°20Oct
14°15Nov
15°10Dec
16°12Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near King Island
Whalebone Beach
3.5 km away
Little Porky Beach
4.3 km away
Porky Beach
5.8 km away
Big Beach
6 km away
Little Beach
6.5 km away
British Admiral Beach
8.4 km away
Sandfly Beach
10.5 km away
Ettrick Beach
12.3 km away
Getting there
King Island Airport · 0 km
Frequently asked Questions
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