King & Flinders Islands Discovery 12 April Departure

FLIGHT DETAILS: Sydney/Canberra/Brisbane/Adelaide/Perth - Melbourne (flight details upon request)

Our King and Flinders Islands discovery begins with an overnight stay in Melbourne, ahead of tomorrow's private flight to King Island. On arrival into Melbourne, we make our own way to the Best Western Melbourne Airport, using the complimentary shuttle to check in and settle in. The remainder of the afternoon is ours, allowing time to relax and prepare for the island adventure ahead. Tonight we come together for dinner, meeting fellow travellers.

Daily: Dinner (excl. MEL Guests)

FLIGHT DETAILS: Melbourne (Essendon) - King Island 08:15/09:00 (flight details are subject to change)

This morning we transfer to Melbourne (Essendon) Airport for our private charter flight to King Island. On arrival, our King Island experience begins with a short transfer into Currie, the island's main township, for an introductory tour. We visit Kelp Industries, a fascinating glimpse into one of the island's unique coastal enterprises, before continuing to Island Breeze to settle in and freshen up. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure, ahead of a welcoming evening meal showcasing local produce and a restful night on King Island.

Daily: Light Breakfast (excl. MEL guests), Lunch & Dinner

Today begins along the east coast, visiting the Jetty and enjoying a relaxed morning tea on the Esplanade. We stop at Sea Elephant, an estuary known for its birdlife, before lunch at the King Island Brewhouse featuring local food and beverages. The afternoon continues at Raff Farm for insight into island life, before travelling south to Seal Rocks and the remarkable Calcified Forest on a guided walk. A short tour of Grassy township follows, with dinner as part of the Wild Harvest experience and an evening watching Little Penguins return ashore at Grassy Harbour

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we explore King Island's spectacular northern coastline, stopping at Reekara Top Shop for morning tea and locally made arts and crafts. We continue to Quarantine Bay and the sweeping sands of Martha Lavinia Beach, with lunch beside the perched lake of Penny's Lagoon. Further stops include Disappointment Bay, Cape Wickham Lighthouse and its dramatic golf course, before a cheese tasting at the King Island Dairy Cheese Shop. After a rest, our final dinner on King Island is enjoyed at the King Island Golf & Bowling Club.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

FLIGHT DETAILS: King Island - Flinders Island 11:40/12:45 (flight details are subject to change)

Our final King Island morning includes a visit to the King Island Museum, reflecting on shipwrecks, early settlers and island life, before transferring to the airport for our private charter flight to Flinders Island. Lunch is provided by the local bakery, followed by a look around Whitemark, a wine tasting and a stroll around Lady Barron before checking in. This evening we settle into our Flinders Island accommodation and come together for dinner, ready for three days exploring this remarkable and rugged island.

Daily: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we visit Cameron Inlet, home to migratory and resident shorebirds, with a short walk along Planters Beach, named after the ship wrecked here in 1877. Morning tea is shared with Kate Mooney, Flinders Island's beloved "Wombat Lady" who recounts her years caring for orphaned wombats. Travelling via Sawyers Bay, we lunch at the Interstate Hotel in Whitemark, before entering Strzelecki National Park to explore Trousers Point and Fotheringate Bay's dramatic granite formations. Our touring day finishes at Avondale farm with afternoon tea in the garden, before dinner at the Furneaux Tavern

Daily: Light Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early risers may enjoy a sunrise walk along the Lady Barron Foreshore Track. After breakfast, we explore the island's northwestern corner, stopping at Castle Rock overlooking Marshall Bay before continuing to the North East River for morning tea amid rich birdlife. At Palana, home to Cape Barren Geese, we view WWII coastal surveillance bunkers, before a picnic lunch at Killiecrankie Bay. This afternoon, we visit Wybalenna, the former Aboriginal settlement, with photo stops at Lillie's or Allports Beach and the Furneaux Museum before returning to Lady Barron.

Daily: Light Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast and checkout, we travel to Walkers Lookout for a final panoramic view across Flinders Island, before continuing to Whitemark for some free time and an early lunch at the Golf Club. We farewell our local guide and transfer to the airport for our private charter flight back to Melbourne (Essendon), bringing our King and Flinders Islands discovery to a close. We arrive home with lasting memories of rugged coastlines, island flavours and warm island hospitality shared across both remarkable islands.

FLIGHT DETAILS: Flinders Island - Melbourne (Essendon) 13:00/14:05 (flight details are subject to change) Melbourne - Sydney/Canberra/Brisbane/Adelaide/Perth (flight details upon request)

Daily: Light Breakfast & Light Lunch