Luxury Vacation & Golf Tours
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If you have ever dreamt of making the pilgrimage to King Island to play world class links golf along the wild edge of Bass Strait, big changes are underway that will make your next visit even better.
Ocean Dunes, ranked among Australia’s top golf courses and globally recognized as a top 50 bucket list destination, has officially rebranded to King Links, King Island.
The new identity features a King Crab visual logo that reflects the island’s local heritage and rugged maritime environment. This rebrand marks the beginning of a massive 38 million dollar redevelopment project for the course.
While the breathtaking, ocean hugging layout created by Graeme Grant remains as thrilling as ever, the infrastructure around the resort is receiving a long awaited transformation:
King Links sits just five minutes from King Island Airport, with flights from both Melbourne and mainland Tasmania taking less than an hour. That makes the island a natural add on to a wider Australian itinerary, whether you are pairing it with Tasmania’s other courses, the Melbourne Sandbelt or a few days in Hobart.
Supported by a 10 million dollar loan from the Tasmanian State Government, this project addresses the island’s accommodation shortage, making seamless multi day golf tours significantly easier to arrange.
"King Links is a name that speaks to exactly what this place is: pure links golf, on King Island."
| Milestone | Target Date | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Rebrand Launch | October 2026 | New Identity as King Links, featuring the King Crab logo. |
| Lodge Hotel Opening | February 1, 2027 | 48 rooms of on-course accommodation available for stay-and-play packages. |
| Clubhouse & Restaurant | Early 2028 | Full venue completion with expanded dining and hospitality options. |
With the lodge opening in early 2027, availability for the first seasons is likely to be in demand. Our travel specialists can build King Island into a bespoke Australian golf itinerary, from flights and accommodation to tee times and the experiences that round out the trip. If King Links, Cape Wickham or both are on your wish list, now is a very good time to start the conversation.
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