News and Guest Information

Best Honeymoon Destinations in Australia

ABIA, Australia’s largest wedding review directory, has named Kittawa Lodge as one of the best honeymoon destinations in Australia, highlighting it as an island escape which offers a truly romantic getaway.

Kittawa Lodge named best resort in Australia

Conde Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Award has named Kittawa Lodge as the best resort in Australia and the second best resort in Australasia and the South Pacific.

Weekend Australian Magazine Review

Kittawa Lodge has been reviewed by The Weekend Australian Magazine, celebrated for being “beautiful and wild, historic and forward-looking, luxurious yet sensitive to its surrounds”.  The review highlighted that a stay at Kittawa Lodge is “memorable in so many ways”.

Quiet luxury in Tasmania

Kittawa Lodge has been reviewed by Stuff NZ and heralded for its quiet luxury, attentive service and sumptuous meals.

Kittawa Lodge named one of the best wellness retreats in Australia

Kittawa Lodge has been named the best wellness retreat in Tasmania, and one of the best in Australia, by The Telegraph in the UK.

A destination to truly unwind, to reset and to rejuvenate, Kittawa Lodge combines sophisticated luxury with the untouched wilderness of the West Coast of King Island, Tasmania.

Kittawa Lodge named New Tourism Business of the Year

At the 2021 Tasmanian Tourism Awards, Kittawa Lodge was named the Best New Tourism Business.  The award was the first time a King Island business had won gold at the Tasmanian Tourism Awards, with Kittawa Lodge now representing Tasmania at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

Kittawa Lodge a top weekend away

Kittawa Lodge has been selected as one of the top 52 Weekends Away in Australia by the Good Weekend Magazine, for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.  As one of only eight properties selected in Tasmania, this is yet another amazing recognition of the unique offering Kittawa Lodge provides to its valued guests.

Two Of Us, Kittawa Lodge

The owners of Kittawa Lodge sat down with the Good Weekend Magazine to talk about their relationship and the creation of Kittawa Lodge.

Kittawa Lodge selected as one of the top 100 unique places to stay in Australia, by Australian Traveller

Kittawa Lodge, for the second year in a row, has been selected by Australian Traveller as one of the top 100 unique stays in Australia.

As one of only 13 Tasmanian properties selected, Kittawa Lodge was the first pick as the most unique coastal or island stay in Australia.

 

Review by the Weekend Australian Magazine

Kittawa Lodge has been reviewed by the Weekend Australian Magazine, who recognised Kittawa Lodge as a haven from the rugged and raw beauty of King Island, with its chic interiors and bespoke package inclusions.

“Kittawa Lodge is Tasmania’s Best Kept Secret”, World of Wanderlust

World of Wanderlust has named Kittawa Lodge as Tasmania’s best kept secret, while also selecting it as one of the top 10 of the top 50 things to do in Tasmania.

In writing of its stay with us, World of Wanderlust said “if you’re looking for the best of the best in Tasmania, Kittawa Lodge on King Island is about as good as it gets”.

Review by TasWeekend magazine for The Mercury newspaper

Kittawa Lodge has been reviewed by TasWeekend magazine for The Mercury newspaper, who heralded Kittawa Lodge as a luxurious lodge is at the top end of the high end of Tasmanian tourism experiences.

Review by the Australian Financial Review

Kittawa Lodge has been reviewed by the Life & Leisure section of the Australian Financial Review, who celebrated Kittawa Lodge’s isolation, immersive and luxurious experience and its commitment to the King Island community and its food and arts.

TOP 12 BATHS WITH A VIEW IN AUSTRALIA

Tourism Australia has hand-picked Kittawa Lodge as having one of the top 12 baths with a view in Australia.

Experience the unbridled energy of the Bass Strait, behind the comfort of a wall of glass, as you luxuriate in one of our hand-made baths, with Kittawa Lodge’s exclusive and locally-made bath salts.

Review by The Weekend Australian

Kittawa Lodge has been reviewed by the Travel and Indulgence section of The Weekend Australian, who celebrated Kittawa Lodge’s luxury, seclusion and privacy, while detailing its unique environmental features and providing some tips on what to do on King Island.

Kittawa Lodge selected as one of 8 perfect weekend getaways in tasmania

Kittawa Lodge has been selected by Qantas’ Travel Insider as one of “8 Perfect Weekend Getaways in Tasmania”, as the perfect weekend getaway for couples!

Kittawa Lodge selected as one of the best ways to holiday in Tasmania

Australian Traveller, in partnership with Tourism Australia, has selected Kittawa Lodge, on King Island, as one of the best ways to holiday in Tasmania.

 

Kittawa Lodge selected as one of the best island holidays in Australia

Australian Traveller, in partnership with Tourism Australia, has selected Kittawa Lodge, on King Island in Tasmania, as one of the best island holidays in Australia.

 

Kittawa Lodge – a quality accommodation business

It is great to see Kittawa Lodge, on King Island, Tasmania, recognised by the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania, for its high quality accommodation, sustainable practices, dedication to the environment and commitment to the LGBTIQ+ community.  Recently, Kittawa Lodge received the following accreditations:

  • Quality Tourism Accredited Business, for being committed to providing a high quality product, service and experience.
  • Rainbow Tasmania Tourism Accreditation, for being a business which is truly welcoming of the LGBTIQ+ community.
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation, for creating a high-quality, engaging and memorable visitor experience that addresses the global trend of experiential tourism.
  • Eco Star Tourism Accreditation, for being a business which is committed to environmental management.

Secluded spots to get away from it all

It is incredibly exciting to see Kittawa Lodge, on King Island, Tasmania, selected by The Weekend Australian as one of the four luxury accommodation destinations to ‘get away from it all’ in Australia.  Kittawa Lodge provides seclusion, privacy and intimacy, coupled with convenience and every creature comfort.

Eco-tourism on the rise

With climate change being a significant concern for discerning travellers, there is a strong movement within the Australian accommodation sector to ‘go green’.  Eco-tourism is on the rise, with off-grid accommodation combining luxury with a strong sense of environmental sustainability.  It is great to see Kittawa Lodge, on King Island, Tasmania, identified by The Weekend Australian for its dedication to eco-tourism and its policy of buying local.

What To Do On King Island

King Island, Tasmania, is a destination which invites guests to do as little or as much as they want.  Enjoy the unparalleled intimacy and seclusion of this remote island, while taking-in the unique natural attractions, the private white sandy beaches, the world-famous primary produce, the amazing local art and the warmth of the community.

The friendly team at Kittawa Lodge would be delighted to assist you with guest information in finalising your itinerary for your trip to King Island.  Please get in touch with us!