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Southern Ocean Lodge
Unadulterated, Award Winning Luxury on South Australia’s Kangaroo Island
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| SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE (www.southernoceanlodge.com.au) is a luxurious world class eco-wilderness retreatlocated on Kangaroo Island in South Australia (www.southaustralia.com) that opened in April 2008 to instant success and international acclaim, most notably being named “Hotel Of The Year” in the prestigious Tatler Travel Guide 2009. |
 From the outset Southern Ocean Lodge aimed to exceed guests’ traditional five-star expectations by fusing design and nature, gourmet and wilderness. By offering impeccable service, sophisticated dining and exceptional touring, the result is luxurious in style whilst uncompromisingly sensitive to the environment.
ACCOMMODATION: Each of the 21 suites features a sunken lounge, glass walled bathroom with ocean views, an outdoor terrace with daybeds, complimentary room bar, under floor heating, music system, internet and air conditioning. The choice of suites includes the premium  Osprey Pavilion with its open fire, private plunge spa and state-of-the-art audio visual system.
CELEBRITY GUESTS HAVE INCLUDED Actress Teri (Desperate Housewives) Hatcher, British Actor Clive (Sin City) Owen and sporting legend Sir Ian Botham.
SPA: The Southern Spa, reached by a short boardwalk through pristine coastland, offers a range of traditional and cutting-edge treatments, steam room and chill out lounge. The signature massage  incorporates a technique combining acupressure, Swedish and deep tissue therapy. The Spa uses “Dreamtime” inspired Li’tya products complemented by Kangaroo Island botanicals to relax and rejuvenate.
CUISINE: The restaurant showcases the island’s freshest, seasonal produce with a convivial open bar and walk in cellar. The spectacular sweeping panorama of Hanson Bay provides a dramatic backdrop for savouring the Lodge’s contemporary menus.
EXPERIENCES: Experienced guides allow guests to experience the pristine landscapes and abundant wildlife of Australia’s own Galapagos which includes a walk amongst sea lions and close encounters with kangaroos. Other experiences include guided cliff top walks, star gazing, beach fishing and trips to nearby Flinders Chase National Park and Kelly Hill Caves.
The following options are available through local tour operator EXCEPTIONAL KANGAROOISLAND (www.exceptionalkangarooisland.com).
- Kangaroo Island Icons – a tour exploring the island’s key landscapes and wildlife icons.
- An Epicurean Adventure – a tour of wineries, sheep farms, dairies and seafood farms.
- North West Wilderness – a history tour retracing the steps of early settlers.
- Art of Nature – a tour of art studios, galleries and workshops.
- Exclusively Flinders Chase – a tour of Finders Chase National Park.
 PRICES: Operating a minimum two-night stay policy, prices start from AUD$1,800 (approx. £835) per person for two nights. This includes full gourmet breakfast, light lunch, four- course dinner, all beverages (cellarmasters list additional) and a selection of guided experiences. Prices rise to AUD$3,600 (approx. £2,000) per person for two nights when staying in the 120 square meter Osprey Pavilion.
A SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT POLICY: Southern Ocean Lodge converts its waste water and organic waste into clean irrigation water which is used on the gardens. Extensive recycling separates compost materials, cardboard and paper, glass, plastic, aluminium and rubbish. Water is harvested from all roof surfaces and is stored in tanks with a capacity in excess of 1.5 million litres. The latest heat pump technology provides an energy efficient hot water system, equivalent to a solar powered water supply. A striking solar farm of some 225 suntracking and rooftap panels generates an average 130kw.h per day.
 When creating the Lodge, only one hectare of land was cleared for the property, in other words approximately 1% of the total 102 hectares purchased as private land. The remaining 99% has been placed under a Heritage Agreement to protect against future development. Prior to building, extensive flora and fauna surveys were conducted to identify rare wildlife and ensure protection plans were put in place.
As the Lodge is situated on an important wildlife corridor between two national parks a 250 metre long raised boardwalk was erected between the Lodge and the beach to minimise the effects of guests walking about the area.
For further information on South Australia: www.southaustralia.com
Note to Editors:
Kangaroo Island, widely regarded as Australia’s Galapagos, offers outstanding natural beauty, an abundance of wildlife and a protected natural environment boasting 21 national parks which cover a third of the island.
Southern Ocean Lodge is part of Baillie Lodges, a collection of intimate luxury lodges based in locations of natural or cultural significance of appeal to discerning global travellers.
Kangaroo Island can be reached by air - Kingscote Airport is 30 minutes from Adelaide. Scheduled flights are operated by Regional Express (Rex). Charter flights from Adelaide or Melbourne are also available for a time-efficient connection with interstate flights. The Lodge operates transfers connecting with scheduled flights; charter flights require a luxury private vehicle transfer.
Sealink operates regular 45 minute ferry transfers between Cape Jervis on the mainland and Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Cape Jervis is a two hour drive from Adelaide.
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