Transport & Freight
Transport
Getting To & From King Island
King Island is only a short flight from Tasmania or mainland Victoria, with flights operating from a number of airports depending on the airline and time of year.
Sharp Airlines, Regional Express (REX) and King Island Airlines service the Island, with schedules and destinations varying. Flight availability can change, so we recommend checking directly with the airlines when planning your trip.
Sharp Airlines
Website: Sharp Airlines | Regional Flights to King, Flinders Island & Charter
Phone: 1300 55 66 94
Email: reservations@sharpairlines.com.au
Regional Express (REX)
Website: Rex
Phone: 13 17 13
King Island Airlines
Website: King Island Airlines
Phone: (03) 9580 3777
Please note: Flights with King Island Airlines can only be booked by phone.
For more up to date flight information, please see the King Island Tourism website.
Freight
Freight to and From King Island
Need to get a vehicle, large items, building materials or other heavy freight to or from King Island? Freight services operate between King Island, Tasmania and mainland Victoria, with options depending on the type and destination of your freight.
Several freight operators service King Island, including regular shipping services as well as additional freight options when required. Below you'll find information and contact details for the main freight services available.
Freight Ship - The John Duigan, operated by Bass Island Line
The John Duigan operates a direct freight service between the Port of Grassy on King Island and the Port of Devonport. Bass Island Line also offers a transshipping service for King Island freight through to the Port of Melbourne, Victoria.
The service can be used for a range of freight, including vehicles, machinery, building materials and other large or heavy items.
For more information or to book:
Phone: 1300 038 228
Email: info@bassislandline.com.au
Freight Ship - The King Islander, operated by Eastern Line Shipping
Eastern Line Shipping is a Tasmanian, family-owned freight company providing services to and from King Island, Stanley, Flinders Island, Port Welshpool in Victoria and other Australian ports.
They specialise in a range of freight services, with depots in Launceston and Stanley, undercover storage available, and pick-up and delivery services.
For King Island freight enquiries, contact:
Freight Manager: Michael Dawes
Phone: 0436 453 605
Email: cargo@easternline.com.au
Website: https://www.easternline.com.au/
King island Stockfeeds
King Island Stockfeeds regularly has space available in shipping containers travelling from Melbourne to King Island, providing an additional option for sending goods to the Island.
For information on drop-off locations, costs, availability and arrangements, contact King Island Stockfeeds:
Phone: (03) 6462 1574
Email: kistockfeeds@bigpond.com
Bass Strait Equalisation Scheme
If you're flying between Melbourne and King Island on a commercial airline while your vehicle is being shipped, you may be eligible for a rebate on the cost of transporting your vehicle.
To qualify:
- You must travel by commercial airline within 14 days before or after your vehicle is shipped.
- You must provide your airline ticket details.
- The vehicle must be registered at the time of travel.
- Business/commercial vehicles are not eligible.
- A rebate is available for each eligible one-way journey. The free return leg must be completed within three months of the initial trip.
See the full eligibility requirements and claim details here:
https://infrastructure.gov.au/transport/programs/maritime/bass/
Biosecurity and Quarantine Items
Tasmania has strict quarantine regulations to keep diseases and pests out. You are NOT allowed to bring to King Island any fresh fruit, vegetables, plants or plant parts, cut flowers, anything carrying soil, or fish and fish products from anywhere other than mainland Tasmania. If you break these rules, you will be fined.
Please telephone Quarantine Tasmania on 03 6233 3352 for further information.
