Overview

Cape Wickham Links sits at the northern tip of King Island, Tasmania — consistently ranked among the world's top golf courses. Remote, rugged, and impossibly scenic, it offers a New Year's Day experience that feels grounded, powerful, and refreshingly simple.

This is a place for couples who want the year to begin with fresh air, honest beauty, and shared purpose. The first morning of the year arrives quietly here — ocean mist rolling across Bass Strait, links fairways stretching toward dramatic cliffs, and the kind of stillness that invites genuine reflection and clarity.

  • Best time to visit: New Year's Day and summer season (December through February) for Southern Hemisphere warmth and perfect links conditions.
  • What to pack: Layers for coastal weather, golf attire, comfortable walking shoes, camera for dramatic landscapes, and journal for year-ahead reflections.

Where to Stay

Kittawa Lodge is the perfect complement to Cape Wickham — understated luxury with ocean-facing suites, warm timber interiors, and expansive views across Bass Strait.

Located just minutes from the links, the lodge offers spacious accommodations designed for relaxation and reflection. Evenings are quiet, cozy, and restorative — perfect for conversations about the year ahead. The lodge embraces King Island's remote beauty while providing comfort and privacy, creating space for couples to reflect, reconnect, and set intentions together.

Golf

Cape Wickham Links is a pure links experience — wide fairways, firm turf, and the ocean always present. Walking the course on New Year's Day feels symbolic: each hole unfolding like a fresh page.

The course consistently ranks in the world's top 10, with dramatic clifftop holes, rugged coastal beauty, and design that honors traditional links golf while showcasing Tasmania's spectacular landscape. The ocean is never more than a few holes away, and the wind off Bass Strait creates ever-changing playing conditions.

It's ideal for couples who both play — or for one partner to experience while the other enjoys the serenity of the island. The walking experience here is as much about the journey as the golf itself, with each hole revealing new perspectives on the coastal wilderness.

Day Spa

Spa experiences on King Island focus on warmth, recovery, and grounding — deep-tissue massage, mineral soaks, and restorative rituals inspired by sea air and natural elements.

After the morning round, spa time becomes a shared reset for the year ahead. Treatments emphasize recovery and restoration, helping couples transition from the exhilaration of links golf to the calm needed for meaningful reflection and intention-setting.

Dining

Dining is seasonal, honest, and deeply local — King Island beef, seafood, dairy, and Tasmanian wine enjoyed slowly, with the ocean just beyond the windows.

King Island is renowned for its exceptional produce, particularly its grass-fed beef and artisan cheeses. Meals showcase the island's bounty with simplicity and respect, creating dining experiences that feel authentic and connected to place rather than performative.

Nearby Attractions & Activities

Beyond Cape Wickham's golf and spa experiences, King Island offers activities that enhance the sense of remoteness and natural beauty:

  • Coastal walks: Dramatic cliffs and sea views along rugged shorelines
  • Wildlife spotting: Seals, seabirds, and native species in their natural habitat
  • Artisan food producers: Visit cheese makers, beef farmers, and seafood specialists
  • Sunrise viewpoints: Perfect for New Year reflection and setting intentions
  • Lighthouse visits: Historic maritime landmarks along the coast

Why It Works for Couples

  • One of the world's most exclusive golf destinations: Play a top-10 ranked links course
  • Perfect for couples who love meaningful travel: Remote, intentional, and powerful
  • Golf and spa balance without distraction: Pure focus on the experience and each other
  • A powerful, grounding start to the year: New Year's Day with clarity and purpose
  • Remote luxury that feels personal and intentional: Understated elegance at world's edge
  • Symbolic fresh start: Each fairway like a new page, each day a new beginning