Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)
Day 1. Perth to King Island (inflight)
We collect you from home for the flight to King Island via Melbourne. The flight from Melbourne will be a private chartered flight to King Island and on arrival be met by your King Island host. Overnight: The Boomerang by the Sea, King Island
Day 2. King Island Industries (BLD)
Today, visit a local beef farm to learn about the best quality grass fed beef in Australia. At the former lighthouse keeper’s cottage, step inside to discover a museum where the island’s history and many relics from local shipwrecks are on display then finish at the Kelp Visitor Centre to learn about the local kelp industry. Overnight: The Boomerang by the Sea, King Island
Day 3. King Island Dairy (BLD)
This morning, discover one of the many shipwrecks then visit the impressive Cape Wickham Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in the southern hemisphere. At the world famous King Island Dairy, discover the award winning range of cheeses then in the evening view the amazing Fairy Penguins coming ashore. Overnight: The Boomerang by the Sea, King Island
Day 4. King Island Scenery (BLD)
Visit the King Island Kelp Craft shop to see the local craft talents and to do a spot of souvenir shopping. At the calcified forest, view the stony remains of a forest long gone then take in spectacular cliffs and beautiful dramatic views before visiting the Huxley Hill wind farm. Overnight: The Boomerang by the Sea, King Island
Day 5. To Flinders Island (BLD)
Board the private chartered flight to cross Bass Strait and onto The Furneaux Group of islands to Flinders Island. On arrival, visit the significant historical site of Wybalenna Settlement then the Furneaux Museum for cultural and natural history of the islands. Overnight: The Furneaux Tavern, Flinders Island
Day 6. Flinders Island Tour (BLD)
Today take in splendid views over the islands and along the beaches. At Palana, learn of the “Dad’s Army” set up during the war then at Killiecrankie, try your hand at fossicking along the beach for a Killiecrankie Diamond before travelling through the farming region of Flinders. Overnight: The Furneaux Tavern, Flinders Island
Day 7. Flinders Island Wildlife (BLD)
This morning splendid views and postcard scenery continues then at The Patriach’s Reserve, learn of one man’s dedication to save the Cape Barron Goose followed by the bird sanctuary of Cameron’s Inlet and more magnificent scenery. Overnight: The Furneaux Tavern, Flinders Island
Day 8. Flinders Island to Home (B)
Today we bid farewell to the islands of Bass Straight and board the flight home to Perth via Melbourne. On arrival to Perth we will see you safely home.
Note: The day’s order may change due to unforeseen circumstances and weather conditions, but all will be accomplished.
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