King and Flinders Islands Discovery

Flight Details: VA Sydney / Canberra / Brisbane / Adelaide / Perth to Melbourne (flight details upon request). Following our flight to Melbourne, we make our own way to the Best Western Melbourne Airport using the complimentary shuttle to check in and relax. Dinner this evening will be at Reflections Bar & Restaurant.



Dinner (excluding Melbourne guests)

Overnight: Melbourne - Best Western Melbourne Airport (4-star)

After breakfast, we explore northern King Island, keeping watch for pheasants, peacocks and turkeys. We visit Shag Lagoon Bird Hide and the historic Reekara School Community Complex, with time to browse local crafts at the Top Shop. At Quarantine Bay, enjoy views to Christmas and New Year Islands before continuing to Martha Lavinia Beach, one of Australia’s top surf breaks. A picnic lunch is enjoyed at Penny’s Lagoon, a rare, perched lake. We travel on to Disappointment Bay and Cape Wickham Lighthouse, the tallest granite lighthouse in the Southern Hemisphere. Tastings at King Island Dairy follow. This evening, dine at The View Restaurant before visiting the fairy penguin colony

Overnight: Island Breeze Motel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After a leisurely breakfast, we travel through King Island’s productive farming country to Naracoopa on the east coast, where European explorers first landed. En route, we learn about the island’s transition from diesel power to a world-leading hybrid wind and solar system and visit the Small Species Abattoir for insight into local industry. We continue to Sea Elephant River and Blowhole Beach before lunch at Café Brewer. This afternoon, we visit Surprise Bay and hear the pioneering story of the Bowling family. A walk at the Calcified Forest reveals fossilised rainforest

stumps, followed by dramatic views at Seal Rocks Lookout. Returning via Ettrick and Millers Bay, we enjoy a farewell dinner at the King Island Club.



Overnight: Island Breeze Motel

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Flight Details: SH King Island to Flinders Island 11:40 / 12:45 (flight details subject to change) After breakfast and checkout, we farewell Julie and visit the King Island Historical Society Museum, set in a former lighthouse keeper’s cottage. We then transfer to the airport for our Sharp Airlines flight to Flinders Island. On arrival, we meet our local guide, for an introductory tour of Whitemark, including the Bowman History Room, followed by lunch at the Interstate Hotel. Travelling south to Lady Barron, we view MSA cattle and Cape Barren Geese while learning about the island’s beef industry, with a stop at James’ property, Avondale. After a short tour of

Lady Barron, we check in to The Furneaux Tavern before dinner at the Shearwater Restaurant.

Overnight Lady Barron: The Furneaux Tavern

Meals: 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. We stop at Castle Rock overlooking Marshall Bay - a stunning photo opportunity with red lichen against white sands. We continue to the mouth of the North East River, rich in birdlife including black swans, oystercatchers and Cape Barren Geese. At Palana, we view WWII coastal surveillance bunkers. Lunch is at Killiecrankie Bay, famous for its “Killiecrankie diamonds. ” This afternoon, we visit Wybalenna, the former Aboriginal

settlement (1833–1847), and reflect on its significant and sobering history. Further photo stops include Lillie’s Beach and Allports Beach before visiting the Furneaux Museum near Emita. Our final stop is Tobias Furneaux Lookout before returning to Lady Barron.



Overnight Lady Barron: The Furneaux Tavern

Meals: Light Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we visit Cameron Inlet, a vital habitat for migratory and resident shorebirds. Guests may enjoy a beach stroll or a 3km walk to the historic Planter Wreck (1877). Morning tea is shared with Kate Mooney, Flinders Island’s beloved “Wombat Lady, ” who recounts her years caring for orphaned wombats. Travelling past Petrifaction Bay, we enter Strzelecki National Park to explore Trousers Point and Fotheringate Bay, known for dramatic granite formations and views to Mt Strzelecki. Lunch is at Mountain Seas Lodge with sweeping ocean views. This afternoon, we follow part of the Furneaux Geology Trail before wine tasting at Unavale Vineyard. Tonight, we enjoy a farewell dinner at The Furneaux Tavern.



Overnight Lady Barron: The Furneaux Tavern

Meals: Light Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast and checkout, we travel to Walkers Lookout for a final panoramic view before continuing to Whitemark for free time. We say farewell to our local guide and transfer to the airport for our return flight to Melbourne. We arrive home after a memorable King and Flinders Island Discovery with Trade Travel and island

partners.

Flight Details: SH Flinders Island to Melbourne (Essendon) 13:00 / 14:05 (flight details subject to change)

Flight Details: VA Melbourne to Sydney / Canberra / Brisbane / Adelaide / Perth (flight details upon request)



Meals: Light Breakfast & Light Lunch