Staying at Alex and Russell's wonderfully located home on King Island, so close to the lighthouse and a five minute walk to the shops, was an absolute delight. Their many years in hospitality shone through in the gorgeous styling and Inclusion of luxurious bed linen, towels and toiletries. We loved the fabulously equiped kitchen and pantry, plus the array of travel and food magazines to savour.
From our initial contact Alex was incredibly considerate in offering to organise a hire car, give travel tips, book restaurants and inquire about our preferred cheese, milk and bread. Alex's thoughtfulness in wanting to personalise each guest's experiences of the island, was reflected in her response to our query of ordering a crayfish for dinner on our first night. She kindly organised, at a very competitive price, a beautifully presented two kilogram crayfish, that was caught locally just hours before we arrived. Relishing every mouthful with a divine bottle of Tasmanian sparkling Alex had selected to complement the cray, whilst looking out to the ruggedly stunning coastline, is a food experience we shall forever cherish. With the addition of a complimentary cheeseboard, groaning with sensational King Island cheese we were in heaven!
Our three days touring the island from our central location in Currie, were a feast of panoramic, windswept and almost always deserted beaches from Seal Rocks and Surprise Bay in the south to Cape Wickham, Disappointment Bay and Martha Lavinia Beach. Family and friends having seen our photos on Instagram and heard our raves of the warmth of the people, the beauty (and bounty!) of King Island, are so keen to also visit. Alex and Russell were not only the ideal hosts, but amazing ambassadors for this island gem.