Category Archives: King Island Courier

Another airline has announced a rise in ticket prices blaming inflation and the rising cost of fuel.

There has been overwhelming demand for the Tasmanian Government’s visitor vouchers for King Island as tourism begins to bounce back.

It’s likely to be weeks if not months before fuel price relief is felt at the bowser on King Island.

Airfares to King Island are set to rise despite a Tasmanian Government subsidy being paid on certain flights.

King Island’s new shipping arrangements have begun with transport company SeaRoad starting its new weekly trans-shipping service for Bass Island Line.

Luxury accommodation provider Kittawa Lodge has been recognised as one of the nation’s best, taking out silver in Australia’s Best New Tourism Business National Award.

There was something for everyone in the volunteer-organised Hydro Imperial 20, 32- Km coast to coast foot race.

A record dry spell on King Island is forcing some farmers to import hay to feed livestock.

Tasmanian Department of State Growth representatives have been to the island and met with tourism operators as promised.

There are more unanswered questions and concerns just days out from the start of Tasports’ new shipping arrangements for King Island.