Platypus Experience

We offer the King Island Wilderness Retreat and self-contained accommodation. King Island Wilderness retreat, consists of six queen ensuite rooms and a deluxe king spa room nestled in its own private bush setting in Grassy on the eastern side of King Island. With a focus on small group retreats for conferences or get-togethers, sleeping up to 14 guests, Wilderness Retreat is a total escape within a short walk of the town centre. Upstairs offers spectacular panoramic rural coastal views overlooking Bass Strait, providing guests with a large lounge, entertainment and reading area, which flows into a breakfast and dining area which greets the morning sun. Specifically catering for adults, the retreat offers a range of King Island Tours and is situated next to the award-winning restaurant Wild Harvest. With a minimum two-night stay this provides a wonderful opportunity to sit back, unwind and experience King Islands natural beauty and hospitality.

Embark on a quick 50-minute flight from Melbourne and find yourself on King Island, nestled among the 330 islands comprising Tasmania, where Tiny Rupetta awaits. Nestled atop a sand dune, offering breathtaking views of the pristine beach and the azure waters of Bass Strait, Tiny Rupetta invites you to rejuvenate your senses, bask in the pure, invigorating air, and ignite romance. Tiny Rupetta is a tiny home that sleeps up to four with a queen bed in the window and a double bed in the loft. There is also a reverse-cycle air-conditioner and heating unit as well as an outdoor bath for soaking up the amazing views. Indulge in the perfect seaside escape at Tiny Rupetta, where you'll discover world-class cheese, fresh seafood, and the purest air on Earth.

Kittawa Lodge is redefining the King Island experience, as the only luxury accommodation with on-site staff. Set within an exclusive 96-acre coastal property, on the west coast of King Island in Tasmania, Kittawa Lodge offers two luxury one bedroom lodges. Enjoy panoramic views of the untouched coastal landscape from every room. Each lodge comprises a generous king bedroom, a bathroom with a wall of glass looking out to the Southern Ocean, and open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas. Luxuriate in your handmade concrete bath or next to your French-designed fireplace. Entirely off-grid and surrounded by Tasmania’s pristine wilderness, Kittawa Lodge offers the best of boutique eco-tourism, while being only a 30-minute flight away from Melbourne. Whether you are travelling solo, as a couple or with friends and family, Kittawa Lodge will design a bespoke experience just for you, complete with local delicacies, premium wines and an exclusive range of locally-made body products. With a number of sumptuous catering options, including your own in-house cook, and unique King Island experiences on offer, do as little or as much as you want. Unparalleled sophistication and attention to detail await. Escape, revive, explore and indulge in the lap of luxury.