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Tasmania, Australia

King Island Golf Trips

Two coastal links courses, reached by air in the middle of Bass Strait.

Courses
2
Best for
Links
Airport
KNS

King Island — overview

King Island is a remote, two-course links destination in Bass Strait, built around Cape Wickham and King Links, formerly Ocean Dunes. It is the kind of place to fly into, slow down and play golf shaped by wind, coastline and open ground rather than try to rush through on a tight schedule.

Courses
2
Best months
October – April
Ideal length
2–3 nights
From airport
15–40 min

Golf on King Island

Play Cape Wickham and King Links—the course previously known as Ocean Dunes—then leave time to replay the one that fits your group best.

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Cape Wickham Golf Links
Ocean views from every hole01 / 02

Australia · Course 1

Cape Wickham Golf Links

Holes
18
Par
72
Yards
6,726
Est.
2015

Cape Wickham is an 18-hole links course at the northern tip of King Island, routed around the lighthouse and exposed coastline of Bass Strait. Mike DeVries and Darius Oliver used the site’s dunes, rocky shoreline and open ground to create a round where the ocean remains in view from every hole. The course moves from cliff-edge and beachside holes into inland dunes before returning to the coast for its finish.

King Links
Formerly Ocean Dunes02 / 02

Australia · Course 2

King Links

Holes
18
Par
72
Yards
6,960
Est.
2017

King Links is the west-coast King Island layout formerly known as Ocean Dunes. Graeme Grant designed the 18-hole course to run through firm, rolling dunes above the Southern Ocean, with six holes directly along the coastline. It is a different visual and strategic experience from Cape Wickham: broader, more open inland corridors give way to bold ocean carries and exposed coastal greens.

Plan Your King Island Stay

Use the suggested itinerary as a starting point; JEL will shape flights, golf, lodging and ground transport around your group.

Custom King Island Links Stay

A two-night starting point with rounds at Cape Wickham and King Links, plus a private lodge or on-course stay and island ground transport built around your flight times. Add a third night when the group wants a replay round or a more relaxed pace.

King Island in Australia — golf lifestyle

What to Expect at King Island

Why visit

King Island makes sense for golfers looking for an isolated, all-links trip with two very different coastal rounds. Cape Wickham sits on the island’s northeast tip with ocean views from every hole, while King Links (formerly Ocean Dunes) is close to Currie on the west coast. The small scale is part of the appeal: fly in, choose a course stay or a private lodge for the group, arrange a car or transfers, and leave room for a replay rather than treating it as a quick add-on. JEL Golf Travel can tailor the flights, golf, lodging and ground logistics around the right pace for your group.

Accommodations

For a group stay, King Island Lodge offers two private four-bedroom lodges for up to eight guests, five minutes from King Links and about 45 minutes from Cape Wickham. Cape Wickham has on-course villa rooms, while King Links offers on-site hotel rooms close to its clubhouse, bar and restaurant.

Resort amenities

King Island is not a single resort complex, so plan the stay around two separate course bases. Cape Wickham combines its course, clubhouse and villas at the northeast end of the island, while King Links has its own on-site hotel, bar and restaurant near Currie. For a group of up to eight, King Island Lodge provides a private four-bedroom base close to King Links and within driving distance of Cape Wickham. A hire car or arranged transport connects the island.

  • King Island Lodge private group stays
  • Cape Wickham on-course villas
  • King Links on-site hotel
  • Clubhouses, bars and restaurants
  • Hire cars and private transfers
  • Walking links golf
Where to stay

Where to Stay on King Island

Stay on course for the simplest golf-first trip, or take a private King Island Lodge for a group base between both layouts.

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Villa01 / 04

King Island Lodge — North Lodge

Four-bedroom private lodge

A private four-bedroom premium lodge for up to eight guests, designed as a shared base for a King Island golf group.

About five minutes from King Links and 45 minutes from Cape Wickham. Two-night minimum stay.

Included in package
Villa02 / 04

King Island Lodge — South Lodge

Four-bedroom private lodge

A private four-bedroom lodge for up to eight guests, with shared living space, outdoor deck and BBQ area for a golf group stay.

About five minutes from King Links and 45 minutes from Cape Wickham. Two-night minimum stay.

Included in package
Villa03 / 04

Cape Wickham Villas

Villa-style rooms

Sixteen on-course villa rooms at Cape Wickham, with private decks and views across the links toward the lighthouse.

Included in package
Resort04 / 04

King Links Hotel

Twin-share rooms

On-site hotel accommodation at King Links, close to the course, bar and restaurant with Southern Ocean views.

Included in package

Trip Planning

Flying in is easy; coordinating cars or transfers and lodging early is what makes the stay run smoothly.

Getting there

King Island Airport (KNS) is the gateway, with scheduled regional flights and charter options from mainland Australia. A hire car or pre-arranged transfer is important: there is no public transport, taxis or rideshare network on the island.

Best time to visit

October through April is the most comfortable main window for a King Island golf trip. The links are open year-round, but wind is always part of the experience and winter brings colder, more changeable conditions.

Who it's best for

Buddies trips, couples and dedicated links golfers comfortable with remote travel and weather that can change during a round.

Address
389 North Road, King Island TAS 7256, Australia
Course details
Cape Wickham and King Links are public links courses on opposite parts of King Island. King Links was previously known as Ocean Dunes.
Location
King Island, Tasmania
Nearest airport
King Island Airport (KNS)
Access
Public resort golf
Trip style
Links
Best for
Links golfers, buddies trips and couples

King Island Golf Trip FAQs

The practical details for planning a links stay on King Island.

How many nights should we stay on King Island?

Two nights works for one round at Cape Wickham and one at King Links. Three nights is better if your group wants a replay round, a weather buffer or more time away from the course.

Which courses are on King Island?

The two headline links courses are Cape Wickham and King Links. King Links is the course previously known as Ocean Dunes.

What is the best time for a King Island golf trip?

October through April is the most comfortable main season. The island plays golf year-round, but wind is a constant factor and winter weather is colder and more variable.

How do we get to King Island?

Fly into King Island Airport (KNS) on a scheduled regional service or charter. JEL can help plan the ground transport, tee times and lodging around the arrival schedule.

Do we need a car on King Island?

Usually, yes. There is no public transport, taxi or rideshare network, so arrange a hire car or private transfers before you arrive.

Can King Island be combined with Barnbougle?

Yes. The two destinations make a strong Tasmania links itinerary, but King Island also works well as a focused two- or three-night trip on its own.

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Where is King Island?

2 courses2 lodging options

7256, Australia

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