Yambacoona House has stood sentinel over Northern King Island for more than a century — through roaring forties winds, world wars, shipwrecks, farming booms, and the rise of modern travel. Today, after a dramatic restoration and national television feature, it begins a new life as one of King Island’s most atmospheric places to stay.
This is not a hotel. It’s not a resort. It’s a heritage homestead reborn for modern travellers — families, friends, golfers, surfers, walkers, wildlife lovers, and anyone seeking a slower, more meaningful escape Learn more about the house’s story here https://yambacoonahouse.com/about
In 2023, Yambacoona House underwent its first major restoration since 1902 — a community‑powered effort filmed by Restoration Australia (Season 6).
Possums, bees, snakes, broken windows, tents, Kiwi builders, Melbourne plumbers, King Island locals, and 15‑hour days formed the backdrop of a restoration saga that became one of the most memorable episodes of the series.
The result? A homestead restored with care, grit, humour, and heart — ready for its next century. Watch the episode here.
Yambacoona House isn’t ritz. It’s Australian rustic — timber floors, high ceilings, firelight, big rooms, and the feeling of stepping back into a simpler world.
It’s designed for:
- families reconnecting
- golf groups wanting space
- surfers chasing Martha Lavinia
- walkers exploring country lanes
- wildlife lovers watching wallabies at dusk
- friends gathering around the fire
Explore more of what you can do during your stay: https://yambacoonahouse.com/explore
Yambacoona House sits in the heart of Northern King Island — surrounded by beaches, dunes, lagoons, and country lanes.
All within 5–10 minutes:
- Phoques Bay
- Yellow Rock Beach
- Quarantine Bay
- Disappointment Bay
- Martha Lavinia Beach
- Penny’s Lagoon
See our full list of nearby adventures right here
Cape Wickham and Ocean Dunes are two of the world’s most remote and breathtaking golf courses — carved by wind, sea, and coastline.
Yambacoona House is perfectly placed:
- 15 minutes to Cape Wickham
- 20 minutes to Ocean Dunes
- 10% discount for guests at Cape Wickham
Golf groups love the big communal spaces, fire pits, honesty bar, and the option of catered dinners by Salt & Thyme.
Plan your golf trip here.
The property is surrounded by King Island’s cattle country — open paddocks, rolling dunes, and quiet lanes perfect for:
- walking
- birdwatching
- wildlife spotting
- photography
- mountain biking
Guests can pre‑order Tucker Boxes or book an in‑house chef experience:
- breakfast granola, fruit, bacon, eggs
- lunch quiche, sausage rolls, brownies
- dinner brisket lasagne, meatballs, BBQ, flake, or crayfish
Something special — a wellness precinct designed around earth, air, fire, and water:
- wood‑fired sauna
- cold plunge
- hot water wood‑fired bath
- outdoor shower
- fire pit
- stargazing deck
This will make Yambacoona House not just a place to stay — but an attraction in itself.
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Yambacoona House has lived through three centuries. It has watched families grow, storms roll in, cattle graze, and generations pass through its doors.
Now it welcomes a new generation of travellers — people seeking meaning, connection, and the wild beauty of King Island.
Your story. Your people. Your time. At Yambacoona House.
Book your stay: https://yambacoonahouse.com/book
Contact us: https://yambacoonahouse.com/contact
