2026 Essendon Fields King Island Classic

This is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Wild and natural Phoques Bay on King Island has miles of pristine surf beach, mostly deserted. There is great swimming (though as hazardous as any surf beach), and superb fishing at your fingertips, as well as all of King Islands attractions. The property has two sheltered dune valleys, just back from the beach, with flat camping spaces surrounded by coastal scrub. At this time, there are two camping sites on offer, one in each valley, so you have complete privacy. A castaway paradise for those after isolation, to disconnect and recharge. Peel yourself away from the beach and solitude, to discover King Islands delights, such as lunching on local crayfish and oysters, sampling the cheeses at the King Island Cheese Tasting Rooms and golfing at your choice of the island's 3 beautiful golf courses - 2 of which are considered amongst Australia's top 4 courses. King Island is a 3/4 hour flight from Melbourne, bringing you to a calmer more relaxed world. Bring your camping gear with you, or cars/campers can be sent over on the weekly cargo ship.

Yambacoona House is your place to re-connect with your people away from the distractions of the world. Golf at Cape Wickham; fish and walk the beaches of Phoques Bay and Yellow Rock or swim at Disappointment Bay. Ramble the back roads and range the countryside; surf the famous Martha Lavina, and at the end of the day, sit round the fire. Whatever memories you decide to make, add them to the people who have met, danced, dined, drunk at Yambacoona House over the past 120 years.

Situated on 32 acres of oceanfront property on the west coast of King Island, Buttons by the Beach is a secluded off-grid beach house with unobstructed views of the Southern Ocean and rugged landscape from almost every room. Perched into a sand dune and protected from the elements, Buttons by the Beach is the perfect place to relax and unwind from the rigours of life in this remote and cosy setting. It is the ideal place for golfers who want to relax after a long day on King Island's magnificent courses, surfers who love watching the waves roll in or for those who just want to get away from it all and feel truly at ease. Buttons sleeps up to seven guests and comprises of a fully equipped kitchen for entertaining, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a quiet office with futon sofa bed and a gym. While remote, it is only a short flight from Melbourne or mainland Tasmania and offers all modern comforts of living including fast Starlink internet, reliable Telstra reception and streaming channels. Buttons by the Beach has everything you need to retreat from the world, entertain with friends and relax in this special part of Australia. We look forward to welcoming you to Buttons By the Beach on the edge of the island - and the edge of the world.