About Yambacoona House
Federation Home
Yambacoona House is a beautifully restored Federation home located at the north end of King Island.
This homestead offers four bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a sunroom, a formal dining room, a lounge room, plenty of parking, and 17 acres to explore. Visit our Gallery to discover each space.
It is the perfect destination for golfing groups, girls’ weekends, family reunions or couples looking for a connection with nature.
Yambacoona comfortably sleeps up to eight people so there is plenty of room for your family and friends to spread out and relax.
Meet Your Host
Gordon McKenzie and his family are fourth generation King Islanders.
Yambacoona House has been in the extended family for years and the McKenzie clan are the new custodians.
After undergoing an extensive restoration, Yambacoona House is settling into its new life as a short-term accommodation property and a family hub.
What Our Visitors Say
We stayed at Yambacoona House and enjoyed it immensely. The house has so much space, it is tastefully presented, and the peace and quiet is an absolute blessing from the noise of the world.
The house has multiple fireplaces to create warmth which flows throughout the house, and two bathrooms make it easy to accommodate for large groups.
For our gourmet meals at Yambacoona House we sourced our King Island beef, cheese, crayfish and fresh organic vegetables from The Garden.
There is so much to see and do. Wildlife abounds around the property with interesting birds to be seen including peacocks, pheasants, turkeys, ducks, Cape Barren geese and swans, just to name a few. The resident wallabies are also a delight to watch.
Literally 5 minutes’ drive from Yambacoona House is one of the best beaches ever. Yellow Rock Beach has golden sand and faces a beautiful blue water bay. We fished and swam there almost daily.
Martha Lavinia, one of Australia’s best surf beaches, is on the east side of the island 15 minutes’ drive from away. While we don’t surf, it was great for walking and beachcombing.
Go north 15 minutes and you are at one of the most spectacular golf courses in Australia. Cape Wickham Links sits underneath the tallest lighthouse in the southern hemisphere. The lighthouse was made out of blocks of granite which were quarried just over the hill from where it stands.
Absolutely love this place and will be back!!
Ben Patton – Tasmania, Australia