4 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR
MONDAY 1ST MARCH TO THURSDAY 4TH MARCH
Inhale deeply. Breathe in some of the cleanest air in the world. This quiet easy-going island has something interesting at every turn. From unique wildlife, great nature walks and offshore shipwrecks, to the gastronomic delights of some world class seafood, cheeses, dairy products and farm fresh fruit and veggies. This tour will awaken and delight your senses.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Currie Museum and Lighthouse, Calcified Forest, Grassy, Naracoopa, Sea Elephant Bay, View the Fairy Penguins, Yellow Rock River, Penny’s Lagoon, Martha Lavinia Beach, Cape Wickham Lighthouse and King Island Dairy
MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
3 nights on King Island
To maximize your experience on this tour, you will need to be fit and able.
Please note the motel dining room is upstairs. Walking frames are not recommended.
PRICE
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Twin Share Room First Tour: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: Single Room Supplement: Deposit: |
$3,195 per person $3,145 per person $3,120 per person $3,095 per person $300 per person $200 per person upon booking |
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share, with another single traveller of the same gender.
However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
However, if this is not possible, you shall be provided with single accommodation at the twin share fare (no additional cost).
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: mondAY 1ST MARCH, 2021
MELBOURNE TO KING ISLAND
Discover King Island on our four day adventure and explore an island rich in history, with shipwrecks, lighthouses and jagged reefs, bountiful with long stretching sandy beaches and lush green pasture. We travel to Essendon Airport to board our afternoon flight to King Island. On arrival we will be given a friendly King Island welcome by our tour guide and travel to Boomerang by the Sea, our accommodation where we will stay for the next 3 nights on this idyllic island.
OVERNIGHT: Boomerang by the Sea, CURRIE
Discover King Island on our four day adventure and explore an island rich in history, with shipwrecks, lighthouses and jagged reefs, bountiful with long stretching sandy beaches and lush green pasture. We travel to Essendon Airport to board our afternoon flight to King Island. On arrival we will be given a friendly King Island welcome by our tour guide and travel to Boomerang by the Sea, our accommodation where we will stay for the next 3 nights on this idyllic island.
OVERNIGHT: Boomerang by the Sea, CURRIE
day 2: tuesday 2nd MARCH, 2021
CALCIFIED FOREST - NARACOOPA - GRASSY - PENGUINS
Today we visit Seal Rocks State Reserve at the southern tip of the island, home to a calcified forest. We follow the walking track to the viewing platform overlooking the 7,000 year old remains of an ancient forest revealed when the lime laden sand, which had covered and preserved its stumps, trunks and branches, was blown away. Next stop is Grassy which boomed with the scheelite mine from 1970 until it closed in 1990, but is due to reopen soon. Grassy is a popular deep water fishing harbour and is home to the island's main port. We then travel to the east coast past City of Melbourne Bay to Naracoopa and admire the white sandy beaches of Sea Elephant Bay. After dinner we venture out to view the fairy penguins at dusk as they parade to their nests. Look out for the local wildlife on our return to Currie.
OVERNIGHT: Boomerang by the Sea, CURRIE
Today we visit Seal Rocks State Reserve at the southern tip of the island, home to a calcified forest. We follow the walking track to the viewing platform overlooking the 7,000 year old remains of an ancient forest revealed when the lime laden sand, which had covered and preserved its stumps, trunks and branches, was blown away. Next stop is Grassy which boomed with the scheelite mine from 1970 until it closed in 1990, but is due to reopen soon. Grassy is a popular deep water fishing harbour and is home to the island's main port. We then travel to the east coast past City of Melbourne Bay to Naracoopa and admire the white sandy beaches of Sea Elephant Bay. After dinner we venture out to view the fairy penguins at dusk as they parade to their nests. Look out for the local wildlife on our return to Currie.
OVERNIGHT: Boomerang by the Sea, CURRIE
DAY 3: wednesday 3rd MARCH, 2021
PENNY'S LAGOON - CAPE WICKHAM - KING ISLAND CHEESE
As we travel north today, watch out for wild turkeys crossing the road, peacocks, geese and ring-necked pheasants feeding in roadside paddocks. We view the Yellow Rock River and the panoramas of Christmas and New Year Islands from Yellow Rock Beach. Visit Penny’s Lagoon, a suspended lake (one of only three in the world). We continue to beautiful Martha Lavinia Beach where the miles of pale sand are a drawcard for surfers, fishermen and shell collectors. Standing proudly at the northern most tip of the Island, Cape Wickham Lighthouse, built in 1861 using local granite, is the tallest lighthouse in the Southern hemisphere. We can reflect on the heartbreak of shipwrecks as we view the grave stones of the crews of the “Neva” and “Loch Leven” and gaze out across Bass Strait at the distant wreck sites. During our return to Currie we visit the world renowned King Island Dairy for an opportunity to taste the speciality cheese in the Fromagerie and purchase from the range of delicious prize winning dairy products. There will be time to freshen up before heading out to dinner
OVERNIGHT: Boomerang by the Sea, CURRIE
As we travel north today, watch out for wild turkeys crossing the road, peacocks, geese and ring-necked pheasants feeding in roadside paddocks. We view the Yellow Rock River and the panoramas of Christmas and New Year Islands from Yellow Rock Beach. Visit Penny’s Lagoon, a suspended lake (one of only three in the world). We continue to beautiful Martha Lavinia Beach where the miles of pale sand are a drawcard for surfers, fishermen and shell collectors. Standing proudly at the northern most tip of the Island, Cape Wickham Lighthouse, built in 1861 using local granite, is the tallest lighthouse in the Southern hemisphere. We can reflect on the heartbreak of shipwrecks as we view the grave stones of the crews of the “Neva” and “Loch Leven” and gaze out across Bass Strait at the distant wreck sites. During our return to Currie we visit the world renowned King Island Dairy for an opportunity to taste the speciality cheese in the Fromagerie and purchase from the range of delicious prize winning dairy products. There will be time to freshen up before heading out to dinner
OVERNIGHT: Boomerang by the Sea, CURRIE
DAY 4: thursday 4th MARCH, 2021
KING ISLAND TO MELBOURNE
After a leisurely breakfast and check-out, we have the opportunity to explore the main town of Currie and perhaps send that last postcard. We visit the Currie Museum housed in the old lighthouse keeper’s residence, and discover the island history where there is an emphasis on material from shipwrecks. We view the nearby wrought iron structure of Currie Lighthouse which was prefabricated in England and sent to King Island in 312 pieces to be assembled in 1979. After lunch we visit a local farm to learn about King Island's agriculture on the way to the airport for our afternoon flight back to Melbourne. We hope you travel home with fond memories of this quiet, peaceful paradise. We are met at the airport by our chauffeurs who will return us safely home.
Dinner at own arrangement
After a leisurely breakfast and check-out, we have the opportunity to explore the main town of Currie and perhaps send that last postcard. We visit the Currie Museum housed in the old lighthouse keeper’s residence, and discover the island history where there is an emphasis on material from shipwrecks. We view the nearby wrought iron structure of Currie Lighthouse which was prefabricated in England and sent to King Island in 312 pieces to be assembled in 1979. After lunch we visit a local farm to learn about King Island's agriculture on the way to the airport for our afternoon flight back to Melbourne. We hope you travel home with fond memories of this quiet, peaceful paradise. We are met at the airport by our chauffeurs who will return us safely home.
Dinner at own arrangement
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Complimentary chauffeur driven transfers
Victorian passengers from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo, Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Phillip Island and selected areas of Gippsland will be picked up from home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of our professional drivers.
For Victorian passengers not within this pick up zone, or our interstate passengers a quote can be provided for home pickup in extended areas. At the end of your tour, you will be safely returned home with memories of a sensational tour.
O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours Touring Coach
Features include comfy reclining seats for a maximum of 36 passengers with plenty of leg room to stretch out.
Arm and foot rests, seat belts, panoramic windows with blinds, refrigerator for passenger use, Road Cam screens which display the road ahead in real time and an onboard rest room. A second door for easier entry and exit,
a hands-free hand sanitizer dispenser onboard and full air suspension for a smooth, quiet ride.
Tour Director
Dedicated O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours coach crew (tour directors) on board to ensure
your travel experience is memorable.
Best Available Quality Accommodation
Ensuite motel accommodation each night.
Attractions
All tours and interest venues as per itinerary.
Meals
Full cooked breakfasts, morning tea, all lunches and two course restaurant dinners daily.
No Hidden Extras
O'Shannessy's Quality Tours are fully inclusive.
“... King Island is a great holiday destination - it is like turning back the clock to a simpler and more community oriented existence. Each time I see things I've never seen before..
there is a lot of diversity for such a small island ...”
Lilly T - South Australia
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Balance due on invoice approximately 30 days prior to departure.
Deposit is fully refundable until 46 days prior to departure date.
Prices include GST and all taxes.
Cancellation 45 to 8 days before tour departure date, 20% Refund of Tour Cost
Cancellation within 7 days of tour departure date, No Refund
On or after tour date departure, No Refund
Travel Insurance is not compulsory, however we highly recommended you take out comprehensive travel insurance with a reputable insurer at the time you pay for your tour.