Beach near King Island, Australia

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.

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Local time

1,605

Population

10,548 miles away

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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°6

Feb

19°7

Mar

18°8

Apr

17°12

May

15°14

Jun

13°14

Jul

13°19

Aug

13°18

Sep

14°20

Oct

14°15

Nov

15°10

Dec

16°12

Average 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

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