Currie

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Currie is located on the west coast of King Island, north-west of mainland Tasmania. There is an element of remoteness in Currie as you look out to the Southern Ocean – next stop: Africa.

Currie has a population of around 800 people and is the commercial centre of the Island. Industries include fishing, farming, and harvesting bull kelp for food and cosmetics.

King Island's 200km of coastline contain rugged cliffs broken by white, sandy beaches. More than 60 ships have been wrecked off these shores, and a trail now guides you to historic plaques all around the island describing the various calamities. Scuba diving on the wrecks themselves is by far the best way to see them.

Walking on a deserted beach is a popular pastime where people find a rare, coiled nautilus shells and much more. You can visit a 7,000-year-old calcified forest, created when the sand covering a forest finally receded, leaving fascinating limestone features. You can see all kinds of wildlife on the island too – wallabies, echidnas, seals, penguins and wild turkeys. King Island has popular surfing beaches and sheltered lagoons for swimming.

The local produce on the island is something that cannot be missed. Delectable tender beef, mouth-watering crayfish and gourmet dairy foods await you. Lush pastures and clean air contribute to the island’s worldwide recognition for superior quality produce.