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Monday, 22 November 2010 15:56 |
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New Bespoke Adventure and Special Interest Experiences Introduced at Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island
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| Luxury wilderness lodge, Southern Ocean Lodge (www.southernoceanlodge.com.au) has introduced an impressive range of bespoke experiences as part of their new series of activities designed to offer guests a fresh perspective on Kangaroo Island, South Australia (www.southaustralia.com) as well as the chance to tailor an itinerary to their personal interests. |
Options include:
• Bespoke Adventure Experiences - quad biking, sea kayaking, beach fishing (read more)
• Special Interest Tours for art, food and wildlife enthusiasts (read more)
• Guided Adventure Hikes – half day tours for photographers and nature lovers (read more)
• Day Tours focusing on wildlife, landscapes, history or food (read more)
• Three-night Kangaroo Island Classic Package (read more)
 Bespoke Adventure Experiences:
• Quad Bike Safaris through the surrounding wilderness and Hanson Bay Sanctuary with ‘in helmet’ commentary from a wildlife guide leading the group
• Kayak Adventure - a guided paddle along the calm waters of the South West River spotting birdlife, flora and fauna of this diverse eco-system
• Beach Fishing from a secluded beach with the opportunity to watch dolphins. The chef can later cook up “the catch” for lunch or dinner
• Nocturnal Tours are a great way to discover a world that comes alive at night in the Hanson Bay Sanctuary, see koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and possums.
Special Interest Tours:
• Epicurean Adventure follows the ‘produce to plate’ phenomenon with visits to local wineries, Island Beehive and ‘KI Pure’ Milk Dairy.
• Art Lovers Experience – Kangaroo Island is home to many artists and galleries and this tour takes in some of the most interesting artists’ works.
• Family Fun offers an afternoon of kite flying or sand boarding Little Sahara’s dune slopes.
• Marine Tour takes in the limestone coastline to see magnificent sea birds, seals, dolphins and whales (a seasonal encounter)
• Birds of Prey Tour provides a first-hand encounter with wedge-tailed eagles, owls and kookaburras
 Guided Half Day Adventure Hikes:
• Cape Younghusband is ideal for keen photographers as this hike offers fabulous ocean views and easy bird and marine life viewing
• Kelly Hill to Hanson Bay is a 10kms hike allowing walkers to experience the wildlife and changing ecosystems via the historic Grassdale property
• West Bay Blowhole is a challenging trek that uncovers the story behind the Loch Vennechar shipwreck
• Snake Lagoon Walk trails the Rocky River to its mouth at the Southern Ocean
• Platypus Waterholes is a walk with the chance to spot this shy marsupial
 Exceptional Kangaroo Island – private full-day itineraries:
• Kangaroo Island Icons explores the Island’s key landscape and wildlife icons including Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and Seal Bay
• Exclusively Flinders Chase explores the vast wilderness that is home to a fur seal colony, Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and free roaming native wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, possums, goannas, echidnas, koalas and platypus
• North West Wilderness is a historical trip taking in original tracks used by early settlers to access lighthouses and haul supplies from sailing vessels. Highlights include Cape Borda Lighthouse Station, Scotts Cove (the second highest cliffs in Australia) and Western River Cove
• Epicurean Adventure encompasses wineries, a sheep dairy and seafood farms in order to experience the ‘produce to plate’ journey
Three-night Kangaroo Island Classic package includes all Southern Ocean Lodge’s ‘Signature Experiences’ as well as vouchers for treatments at the Southern Spa. Package prices start from AUD$2,670 per person (valid April 2011 - March 2012) and include:
• Three night’s full board accommodation, open bar and island transfers
• Wonders of Kangaroo Island half-day tour
• Coastal Clifftop Walk
• Seal Bay
• Kangas & Kanapés at sunset at historic Edwards Cottage, Grassdale
• Self-guided walks and mountain bike adventures
• Two AUD$50 spa treatment vouchers for the Southern Spa
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