Tasmania location profile
Currie TAS 7256
Currie is the main township and service hub of King Island in Bass Strait, Tasmania. It has a relaxed coastal village feel with a strong community focus, underpinned by fishing, dairy and growing tourism.
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Why families consider Currie
Close-knit island community with families, agricultural and hospitality workers, and retirees; laid-back, outdoorsy lifestyle centered on the harbour, beaches and local events.
Amenities & services
- Supermarket and general stores
- King Island District Hospital and Health Centre
- Cafes, bakery and pub bistro
- King Island Library (Libraries Tasmania), Currie
Transport & connectivity
- No train services
- Local community/school bus services
- King Island Airport with flights to Melbourne, Burnie/Wynyard and Launceston
- Main Road (B25) and Grassy Road (C201)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Ocean Dunes Golf Course and King Island Golf & Bowling Club
- Currie Lighthouse and foreshore
- King Island Historical Museum
- Currie sports oval and courts
- Currie Lighthouse Reserve
- Currie Foreshore/Harbour Reserve
- Pegarah State Forest
- Lavinia State Reserve
Education context
One council-run long day care in Currie plus limited family day care; places can be limited during peak periods.
- University of Tasmania – Cradle Coast (Burnie) via flight to Wynyard/Burnie then road
- University of Tasmania – Launceston (Newnham/Inveresk) via direct flight
- University of Tasmania – Hobart (Sandy Bay) via connecting flights