The 29-year-old advertising representative for the Otago Daily Times in Oamaru was the only North Otago contestant in South Canterbury's "perfect female" contest held over the past week and she finished third equal.
Beverley Meynell, of Waimate won, earning a trip for two to Australia's Gold Coast and $500 spending money.
"I thought the contest would be a laugh and I like to get myself into predicaments," Mrs King said.
"The contest was a lot of fun, and I'd do it again."
The 18 contestants gathered in Timaru each Thursday night over the past four weeks to take part in quizzes, physical and practical challenges.
Some of the challenges were sprung on them at the last minute, including cracking two eggs with one hand, changing a car tyre and arm wrestling.
Mrs King was the fastest to change a car tyre, completing that task in 2min and 12sec.
Her experience as a hip-hop dance tutor helped her finish second in the contest to keep a Hula-Hoop going for the longest time.
She was also a dab hand at hammering a long nail into wood, completing that in 6min 52sec.
One of the last challenges was raising money for a charity in a week.
Mrs King raised about $2700 for the Save the Children Myanmar fund - the second highest total in the contest - thanks to businesses' and individuals' support.
