Cruise Port

Grassy King Island

Island in the Bass Strait.

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Overview

Grassy King Island is a cruise port in Australia. It lies on the coast at approximately -39.873, 143.986.

About Grassy King Island

King Island is an island in Bass Strait, belonging to the Australian state of Tasmania. It is the largest of four islands known as the New Year Group and the second-largest island in Bass Strait. The island’s population at the 2021 census was 1,617 people, up from 1,585 in 2016. The local government area of the island is the King Island Council.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Grassy King Island — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Grassy King Island

Cape Wickham Lighthouse
Cape Wickham Lighthouse
Cataraqui wreck
Cataraqui wreck
Currie Harbour-King Island-Australia
Currie Harbour-King Island-Australia
King Island geology
King Island geology

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 21°C in Jan and coolest around 12°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
21°
14°
Feb
20°
13°
Mar
19°
13°
Apr
17°
11°
May
14°
9°
Jun
13°
9°
Jul
12°
8°
Aug
13°
8°
Sep
14°
8°
Oct
15°
9°
Nov
16°
10°
Dec
19°
11°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Grassy King Island the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Grassy King Island, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →