The Best King Island Accommodation for Your Next Windswept Retreat

Tasmania’s King Island is famed for its raw, windswept beauty — dramatic surf breaks, world-class golf, pristine beaches and seafood pulled straight from icy waters. And yes, the island’s famously happy cows play their part (we can almost certainly say you’ve enjoyed a King Island Dairy cheese in your time).

Set off the state’s north-west coast across the Bass Strait, the island is all quiet shores, vast Southern Ocean views and a warm, unhurried local pace, ideal for a few restorative days far from city noise.

Regular flights run from Victoria and Tasmania into Currie, with the option to charter something more private if you’re feeling indulgent.

From intimate hideaways to dramatic, design-led coastal homes, these are the King Island accommodation options that set the bar.

Shore House

Once known as Porky Beach Retreat, this coastal haven sits right on the shoreline yet remains only ten minutes from Currie’s cafes, shops and creature comforts. A long-time Tasmanian favourite, The Shore House is a four-bedroom sanctuary with sweeping views over the Great Southern Ocean, a sunken outdoor hot tub and its own private sauna. It’s spacious, elemental and wildly rejuvenating; a King Island stay that’ll reshape your idea of “luxury”.

135 Barnes Road, Loorana

Turnstone Beach House

Tucked into a peaceful pocket of Porky Point and moments from two pristine beaches, Turnstone Beach House feels like a deep exhale. Designed by coastal architect Paul Witzig, this beautifully considered retreat frames the ocean through double-glazed windows, catching every shift of light and tide.

A Platinum TripAdvisor GreenLeader, it strikes a rare balance of sustainability and indulgence: swim or fish in secluded waters, watch whales pass from the living room, and settle in with a generous welcome platter. Early check-ins and late checkouts make leaving the hardest part.

167 Barnes Road, Loorana, King Island 

Red Rock Hut

For a more intimate stay, Red Rock Hut is the perfect cosy King Island accommodation – whether you’re travelling solo or with a partner. Located on the west coast of the island, this tiny cabin is fully equipped for up to two guests and boasts some of the most spectacular views on the island. 

At night, curl up by the outdoor fire pit and take in the sky full of stars, unimpeded by light pollution. Truly an unforgettable experience you won’t find in any city.

Buttons Road, Bungaree

Kittawa Lodge

For a super-luxe King Island accommodation experience, top of the list is Kittawa Lodge. This award-winning eco-tourism resort, located about 20 minutes south of Currie, is built on 96 acres and operates entirely off-grid.

Local produce is king here, with gourmet breakfast supplies and snacks in each one-bedroom lodge, lunch freshly prepared daily, and gourmet dinner provisions featuring King Island produce, like beef, oysters, cheese and crayfish. There’s a reason it’s rated as one of the top honeymoon destinations in Australia – you won’t want to leave.

1272 South Road, Pearshape

Bass Lodge

Perfect for a group trip, the luxe Bass Lodge is another oceanside stunner, sleeping up to eight people. Just 15 minutes from Currie, this King Island accommodation is a great summer option with private beach access and plenty of outdoor spaces to soak up the sun and panoramic vistas. As the sun goes down, you can soak in the outdoor hut tub or cosy up near the house’s indoor wood fire.

1419 North Road, Loorana

Tiny Rupetta

Perched high on a sand dune with the ocean as its soundtrack, Tiny Rupetta proves small stays can still feel expansive. The queen bed sits right against a picture window, a loft bedroom waits above, and the entire space is oriented toward those sweeping west-facing views. Sunset aperitif on the deck? Dreamy. An outdoor bath with Tasmanian Pinot Noir? Essential.

The cabin comes fully equipped — kitchen, linens, thoughtful amenities — so all you need is good produce and a willingness to unplug. Patchy reception only sharpens the charm of this off-grid island escape.

South Road, Nugara

Yambacoona House

Situated on the north-west side of the island, this fully renovated Federation home is a slice of King Island history. With three bedrooms and set on 17 acres, Yambacoona House is visited regularly by local wildlife like wallabies and echidnas. 

About 25 minutes from Currie, this King Island accommodation is in prime position for access to scores of walking trails and local beaches, including Martha Lavinia Beach, a favourite with local surfers.

238 Yambacoona Road, Yambacoona

Buttons By The Beach

If you want some action mixed in with your relaxation, Buttons By The Beach is the King Island accommodation for you. While the house itself is lush enough to laze around in and enjoy, the owners have it fully stocked with surfboards, snorkelling gear, fishing roads, beach towels and a tent to make the most of the direct access to over 600 metres of beach that makes up part of the 32-acre property. When you’re done, head back to the house to cook up a BBQ and watch the sunset over the Southern Ocean.

Buttons Road, Bungaree

Ettrick Rocks

Encircled by the drama of King Island’s western coastline, Ettrick Rocks is a trio of architecturally striking retreats — Pimelea, Australina and Caladenia — each positioned for uninterrupted ocean theatre.

Pimelea is the intimate one-bedroom refuge; Australina brings a two-bedroom flow ideal for couples or close friends; and Caladenia, set above the dunes, frames the coastline in widescreen.

Inside, Miele appliances, sculptural lounges and vast picture windows create a seamless rhythm between design and landscape. From first light to the final blush of dusk, Ettrick Rocks captures King Island at its most elemental and spectacular.

660 South Road, Nugara

Lastly, Here’s Where You’ll Be Dining…

The Boathouse at Currie

A restaurant with no chefs, no waiters, and no food — yet it might just become your favourite dining spot, ever. The Boathouse, perched between Currie Lighthouse and Currie Harbour, is a warm, yellow hub where locals and visitors gather for fun and flavour. Bring your own feast, soak in the stunning waterfront views, and enjoy one of King Island’s most unique dining experiences.

Currie Harbour Light, 38 Lighthouse Street, Currie

The best King Island accommodation runs the gamut from rustic with old world charm to achingly cool and luxurious – but all with that magnificent King Island beauty surrounding. Keen to explore more? Check out our guide to this striking stay in Stanley, as well as our list of things to do in lovely Launceston.