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King Island Holiday Village: Traveller Reviews

1A Blue Gum Drive, King Island, Tasmania, Australia
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King Island Holiday Village
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Lost Paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2011
4
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Just one hour from Melbourne and you find yourself in a lost paradise. King Island is amazing. Great food, great people, wildlife everywhere, I especially enjoyed the birds. But there are parts of King Island which are hard to get to, even for the locals and that's where the 4WD tour comes into it's own. You must do it. You feel like your on another planet, the first human explorers. This place is really untouched. But the secret to a great holiday is a very very comfortable bed at the end of the day. And that's what King Island holiday village offers. A great set up.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Noumea, New Caledonia
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“King Island wonderfull experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2011
5
people found this review helpful

A few weeks ago my wife and I (we are from New Caledonia)decided on a trip to King Island as we enjoy visiting places which are not `` icon``on the world tourist maps! . So, not knowing exactly what to expect , we went for the King Island Experience package : 3 nights & 4 days all included. Those 4 days were intense, as Ian & Lucinda have a very busy program for their guests : seafood dinner (KI lobster ) , visit of the kelp factory, breath taking 4X4 sand dunes experience tour(must do), KI Muray Grey Bar B Q steak and nice red wine for lunch at the Calcified Forest(to be seen), complete description of the very important bird wildlife ,climb to the top of Currie light house, 4X4 tour of the northern part of the island, morning tea at Penny`s Lagoon, Disappointment Bay (not desappointing to us),lunch at The Boathouse in Currie harbor and much much more.
We have discovered an island which is very well looked after by its population with quite an interesting history, a busy farming economy, all of this well documented by Ian & Lucinda, who are very active professionels, who want to ensure they give you the real feel of this ``secret destination``.
Magnifique
Merci, a bientot
Philip & Jose

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Penrith, Australia
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Creature Comforts alongside Amazing Adventures”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2011
4
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Ian and Lucinda run wonderful accommodation with professionalism and friendliness. The rooms are quaint and comfortable.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure package, especially the 4WD experience. Ian and Lucinda shared their wealth of knowledge of King Island whilst creating a fun and friendly environment. We visited beautiful coastlines and historic sites and enjoyed a fabulous lunch with 'new' friends.

I would highly recommend King Island Holiday Village and their adventure experiences to anyone wanting to learn about this fabulous island whilst enjoying beautiful scenery, amazing wildlife and returning to a warm, comfortable bed.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Brisbane, Australia
2 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Hidden Gem”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2011
5
people found this review helpful

We stayed 7 nights in one of the 1 bedroom spa suites. Our hosts Ian and Lucinda made sure that all went very smoothely. The accomodation is well set up with all of the creature comforts for a relaxing holiday. We arranged car hire through them as well, as a car is a must to get around the island. Grassy is on the quiter side of the island but meals at the local Club were excellent and the penguin colony is a 5 minute drive from the accomodation.
Photographically King Island is a hiden gem. The weather can affect outdoor activities so plan as we did, to not rush your stay and restfull days can then be fited in after a good day out driving around the island. Ian can organise a great 4WD full day trip down to the more remote southern end of the island and this is very much recommended. The best steaks in Oz come from KI and they have amazing local cheeses too.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“King Island's Hidden Gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2010
2
people found this review helpful

I was on a photographic tour with 8 others.

I could not think of a better way of seeing King Island: Ian has an amazing 4wd, so that we could go to all the inaccessible places in all weather. Ian is very knowledgeable about places and wild life to see and also very obliging (he was more than willing to have really early starts/late evenings - perfect for keen photographers who like to roam when the light is at its best and he even provided us with correct sized gumboots when needed).

Ian and Lucinda did a fabulous job of catering - with cooked breakfasts, morning and afternoon teas with home cooked cakes, sumptuous 3 course dinners featuring all the produce King Island is famous for eg. deep fried camembert entree, King Island rump steak, pear tart dessert). Bring your own favourite wines before you get there.

A memorable trip and I will come again ... and again. Thanks Ian and Lucinda! Charlotte

  • Stayed September 2010
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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