Adelaide and South Australia – a haven for foodies!

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Posted on 31st May 2011 by southernoceanlodge in Eat & drink

Notable food and travel writed and editor, Leanne Kitchen has posted a great post on New Zealand online community site aimed at foodlovers, called foodie.co.nz

Leanne Kitchen

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The post is all about the foodie highlights of a visit to South Australia, and includes the Adelaide Cenral Markets, Haigh’s Chocolate Factory, The Lane Winery and Udder Delights fabulous SA cheeses amongst many others including… Southern Ocean Lodge!

Add it to your foodie bucket list; ideal to spend a couple of days touring in SA prior to or post a stay at Southern Ocean Lodge.

Check out the full post and lots to see, so and eat in SA at http://www.foodie.co.nz/Feature/South-Australia-by-Leanne-Kitchen.aspx

Adelaide Central MarketsThe Lane Winery

Making Tracks: Tourism Australia’s You Tube Symphony Orchestra

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Posted on 24th May 2011 by southernoceanlodge in art |Events |media

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Tourism Australia’s ‘Making Tracks’ nationwide event held in late 2010 included an inspiring stay at Southern Ocean Lodge for musiscians Andy Bull and Irene Chen, as part of the South Australian music-composition experience.

What better inspiration than the surround views from the premium Osprey Pavilion of the Southern Ocean and untouched coastal wilderness?

Watch the video above to see how the amazing project unfolded, and read more at http://www.australia.com/campaigns/makingtracks/index.htm

Explore Kangaroo Island in style |Introducing Expedition Kangaroo Island 2011

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Posted on 19th May 2011 by southernoceanlodge in Activities on Kangaroo Island |Press Releases

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Expeditioners explore the Remarkable Rocks

Baillie Lodges is excited to announce dates for the popular ‘Expedition Kangaroo Island’ at Southern Ocean Lodge in July 2011. The week-long program departing 23 July 2011 promises days and nights filled with adventure and learning in the company of like-minded travellers and with Southern Ocean Lodge as ‘luxury basecamp’.

The program has been designed to allow guests, as ‘expeditioners’ the chance to explore first-hand a complete experience of the beautifully wild Kangaroo Island, showcasing its abundant native wildlife, spirited art, delicious local cuisine and fascinating history. In true expedition style, the week will be filled with interactive ‘hands-on’ adventures, guided walks, marine–based activities and informative presentations.

Widely regarded as Australia’s Galapagos and brimming with diverse flora and fauna, a rich heritage and world class food
and wine culture, Kangaroo Island offers endless opportunities for exploration and adventure. An abundance of native wildlife thriving in freedom has earned the island the unofficial title of a ‘zoo without fences’.

July is the ideal time for the expedition as daytime temperatures are perfect for exploring, wildlife is active and evenings promise delicious cuisine and superb South Australian wines enjoyed by freshly stoked fires, wintry seas churning beyond.

We are excited that the renowned naturalist Craig Wickham of Exceptional Kangaroo Island with whom we have worked closely since opening in 2008 will join us as Expedition Kangaroo Island leader. Southern Ocean Lodge proprietor Hayley Baillie and the Lodge’s own team of naturalist guides will be part of each day’s itinerary, promising a very personal guided experience of the island.

Expedition Kangaroo Island is modelled on the much-loved Expedition Lord Howe programs run at sister property Capella Lodge over the past five years in cooperation with Aurora Expeditions, who are excited to be involved in the project
again this year.

The Expedition’s itinerary spans the western regions of the island, home to such wildlife celebrities as the Australian Sea Lions at Seal Bay, Australian and New Zealand Fur Seals in the Flinders Chase National Park, kangaroos, wallabies, goannas, echidnas and koalas in their natural habitat. We meet local artist Indiana James, creator of wildlife sculptures from discarded farm machinery including ‘Sunshine’, the kangaroo commissioned for the Lodge, and explore the north coast with historical highlights including the Cape Borda Lighthouse Station and its cemetery. We meet with Dr Peggy Rismiller, the island’s own expert on the Short-beaked Echidna and Rosenberg’s Goanna. Get up-close and buzzing with the Ligurian bees and take to the Southern Ocean in a marine zodiac to encounter penguins, sea birds, dolphins and seals.

Rates: Expeditioners can select their preferred luxury suite at Southern Ocean Lodge. Rates commence from $6,900 per person twin share and are inclusive of all dining, all beverages, guided experiences and guest lectures, flights to and from Kangaroo Island and much more.

Brochure: Click here to download PDF

Media Enquiries: James Baillie | T (61) 2 9918 4355 | E media@baillielodges.com.au | W southernoceanlodge.com.au/expedition

Reservations:
T (61) 2 9918 4355 | E reserve@baillielodges.com.au| W southernoceanlodge.com.au

Editors Notes: Baillie Lodges is a collection of intimate luxury lodges in unique wilderness destinations. Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island launched the portfolio and continues to capture guests in its magic. Southern Ocean Lodge is Australia’s first true luxury lodge offering a premium nature-based escape. Both Baillie Lodges properties are honoured as founding members of the prestigious Luxury Lodges of Australia collection.

Southern Ocean Lodge in Vanity Fair

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Posted on 17th May 2011 by southernoceanlodge in media

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Southern Ocean Lodge features in a fabulous article in the UK’s own Vanity Fair.

Long awaited and much-respected, the Vanity Fair story comes from esteemed jourmalist Marion Hume.

Southern Ocean Lodge joins Arkaba, the Louise and the Prairie Hotel amonsgt other South Australian icons for an unforgettable tour across the state.

Fabulous images and witty writing make for entertaining reading.

Read it online now at http://http://southernoceanlodge.com.au/press/VanityFairApr2011885.pdf

Tim Bourke is back!

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Posted on 13th May 2011 by southernoceanlodge in Eat & drink |News

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… and there are menus to prove it!

Chef Tim Bourke

We are all excited to welcome Executive Chef Tim Bourke back to Southern Ocean Lodge to resume his role and attend to ‘unfinished business’ .

In cooperation with Lodge owner James Baillie, Tim created the culinary philosophy which is core to the food and beverage expereince at the Lodge, that is that the ingredients for the daily-changing menu are sourced only from local Kanagroo Island and South Australian suppliers who often operate on a small scale, sustainable basis. The produce is fresh, in season and full of flavour.

Tim has established many great relationships with local suppliers, and is excited that new suppliers on the island are making contact with the Lodge all the time. Since returning this month, he’s had great news of a new producer of geese, ducks and organic lettuce, tasted some fabulous new cheeses and taken delivery of an abundance of figs and butternut pumpkins from the KI Olive Oil farm.

You’ll see following a sample of Tim’s dinner menus for May.

Welcome back, Tim!

Monday 9th May 2011
Dinner
carpaccio of locally caught amberjack, local olive oil, lemon, radish leaves

salad of pickled beetroot, local sheep milk feta cigars, walnuts, apple, herbs

terrine of barossa valley free range chicken, piccalilli of organic vegetables

 juniper crusted saddle of hahndorf venison, celeriac, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, raisins

steamed fillet of locally farmed barramundi, nage of cockles & herbs, marinated seaweed

 local honey crème caramel, poached pear, pear sorbet, thyme crumble

selection of south australian cheese, accompaniments

  •          barossa valley cheese co. ‘le petit princesse’ (barossa valley, goat milk, white mould)
  •          woodside cheese wrights ‘etzy ketzy’ (adelaide hills, cow/goat milk, washed rind)
  •          alexandrina cheese co. ‘red wax cheddar’ (mt. jagged, cow milk, hard cooked)
  •          barossa valley cheese co. ‘washington washrind’ (barossa valley, cow milk, washed rind)

white wine     

doc adams pinot gris, adelaide hills 2010                                                                                                   

red wine 

dudley ‘porky flat’ shiraz, kangaroo island 2007

dessert wine

heggies botrytis riesling, eden valley 2007
should you prefer a more traditional menu please ask to see our ‘southern ocean lodge classics’

A Remarkable Retreat | A toe-warming escape at Southern Ocean Lodge

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Posted on 10th May 2011 by southernoceanlodge in Packages |Press Releases

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A Remarkable Retreat | A toe-warming escape at Southern Ocean Lodge

 Southern Ocean Lodge celebrates as Kangaroo Island comes into its own this cool season and announces the popular Stay 4 Pay 3 Remarkable Retreat package. Valid for stays 1 May – 30 September 2011, the Remarkable Retreat includes local epicurean treats, Southern Spa treatments and a bonus night’s luxury accommodation.

Daybreak on Kangaroo Island; the sun climbs watery above the horizon, its warm rays span golden across the arctic blue of the vast Southern Ocean and glint on the bed-ends in the suites at Southern Ocean Lodge, warming toes. Cool season sea mists rise to meet the morning, hinting at possibilities in the day ahead; the promise of fine, locally-sourced food and wine, of exploring the island’s remote coasts and of a first-hand Australian wildlife encounter, Galapagos-style.

 As the beach-going summertime crowds return to busy lives on the mainland, a diverse and abundant natural wildlife emerges and is on the move by day, alert and refreshed by the cooler season. Visitors are afforded otherwise rare glimpses of kangaroo and koala joeys as they emerge from their mothers’ pouches, or the thrill of an echidna spotted warming in the gentle sun.

 It’s a season to take a step out of the ordinary, to embark on new adventures and share encounters in unchartered territory, and then to quietly contemplate, a moment to acknowledge the natural grace of wilderness at its most pure.

 It’s also the perfect season for eating well on Kangaroo Island as local farmers produce a bounty of fine local produce; free farmed lamb, beef, chicken and eggs, sheep milk yoghurts and cheeses and pure Ligurian honey. It’s a fine time to enjoy great South Australian wines from this world-class wine region, and ideal occasion to contemplate a smooth SA red by warmth of an open fire with the wintry blue ocean churning outside.

Southern Ocean Lodge is the ‘luxe base camp’ from which experience it all and to retreat at leisure.
A haven of relaxed luxury and welcoming sophistication, floor to ceiling windows in the Great Room open to the grand sweep of untouched horizons of sea and land. Contemporary suites styled with local limestone and custom furnishings invite time spent relaxing with a book or the company of a loved one, with the spectacular Southern Ocean beyond.  

Stay four nights on the Remarkable Retreat from just $2,970 per person, including one bonus night’s accommodation, two $50 spa treatment vouchers and a hamper of KI epicurean treats to share or savour and save up to $3,800 per couple. The Sophisticated Solo package offers the solo traveller this great escape at the twin share rate, stay four nights and pay for three at just $990 per night!

 Southern Ocean Lodge, now globally celebrated and multi-award winning defines Australian luxury travel.

Reservations: T (61) 2 9918 4355 | E reserve@baillielodges.com.au

Media Enquiries: E media@baillielodges.com.au |W baillielodges.com.au/media.asp

Images: A selection of Southern Ocean Lodge images is free for download

Editors Notes: Baillie Lodges is a collection of intimate luxury lodges in unique wilderness destinations. Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island launched the portfolio and continues to capture guests in its magic. Southern Ocean Lodge is Australia’s first true luxury lodge offering a premium nature-based escape. Both Baillie Lodges properties are honoured as founding members of Luxury Lodges of Australia.