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The only thing you need at Kittawa Lodge is more time.

Ultimate island stay leaves nothing to be desired – except more time

The whole point of this remote Tasmanian destination is that you don’t leave. I happily followed that memo.

  • Riley Wilson
The Boathouse, also known as The Restaurant With No Food, King Island, Tasmania.

The island with Australia’s best produce and ‘the restaurant with no food’

It’s known for its famous dairy products and beef, but it’s the community that make King Island truly special.

  • Riley Wilson
The Apollo Bay harbour and port where Bass Strait Freight wants to ship cattle to King Island.

Cows and tourists lock horns over Apollo Bay shipping plan

A sea freight company’s proposal to move 20,000 cattle through the port of the Great Ocean Road tourist town to King Island each year has sparked fierce resistance.

  • Benjamin Preiss
My off-switch… an oversized concrete bath facing the ocean.

Wind-swept Aussie island retreat is a hidden gem

Cosy rituals abound on a solo stay at Tasmania’s remote Kittawa Lodge. It immediately feels like home.

  • Riley Wilson
Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island. Captain's Choice has launched domestic itineraries, including a jet-setting tour of our southern islands.

A private jet tour of Australia's southern islands: King and Kangaroo Islands

Captain's Choice's new line of domestic itineraries pair rarely-visited locations with the prestige of private plane travel.

  • Julie Miller
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Chef David Hall's favourite Tassie pinot noirs come from Joseph Cromy Winery.

Seven dishes you must try in Tasmania and its islands: Chef David Hall

This chef says wallaby is the new kangaroo, and best served with pepperberries.

  • Julietta Jamieson
Cape Wickham golf course.

King Island, Australia: Two of the world's best golf courses on a Bass Strait Island

Craig Tansley discovers two of the world's best new golf courses are lying empty on the deserted, picturesque coastline of King Island.

  • Craig Tansley
Kangaroo Island

Heaven in the backyard: top 10 Australian islands

Australia - the world's biggest island - is surrounding by 8222 smaller ones. Here are ten of the best.

  • Leah McLennan
Girt by sea ... the view across Killiecrankie Bay on Flinders Island.

A tale of two islands

On the chalk-and-cheese isles of Flinders and King, Andrew Bain satisfies his appetite and sense of adventure.