CELEBRATE WITH THE SEALINK KANGAROO ISLAND SEAFOOD FEAST-IVAL

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Posted on 27th January 2012 by southernoceanlodge in Eat & drink |Events

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THE SEALINK KANGAROO ISLAND SEAFOOD FEAST-IVAL

27th April – 2 May 2012

There’s lots to be excited about this autumn, with the fine producers and chefs on Kangaroo Island coming together with an itinerary of nine great dining events around the island, with a common theme: fabulous, singing-fresh seafood!

In a series of events at idyllic seaside settings around the island, feasters can choose between fine dining tasting menus, campfire cooking and seafood barbeques by the sea. Other dining events include master class demonstrations and exclusive dinners with celebrity chefs such as Pete Evans from My Kitchen Rules and Simon Bryant from The Cook and The Chef.

This is an island festival that connects visitors to the Kangaroo Island community through the celebration of fine seafood, local produce, location and conversation.

Southern Ocean Lodge has some exciting food events as part of the Feastival:

Sunday 29th

Luxury Accommodation Package; SOUTHERN OCEAN LODGE FEASTIVAL

PACKAGE DATES: 29th April – 1st May 2012

An exclusive opportunity to enjoy a weekend of luxury at the Southern Ocean Lodge; guests enjoy an exclusive pass to dinner with Simon Bryant at the KI Seafood Feastival down at the historic Kangaroo Island Jetty.

Includes:

Two nights luxury accommodation
All lodge dining, open bar with premium wines and spirits
In-suite bar
Signature Lodge Experiences and island airport transfers
Special KI Seafood Feastival dinner with Simon Bryant from the TV series the Cook and the Chef

From $1,980 per person – two nights all inclusive (excluding air)
Children from 6 yrs – $350 per child per night
Capacity 8 suites only

For more, please call DIRECT 02 99184355

Then, on Monday 30th…

A SOUTHERN OCEAN DEGUSTATION
Lunch 12.30pm – 4.30pm

This is a  rare opportunity to dine at Southern Ocean Lodge. Experience a true gastronomic journey of Kangaroo Island; the ‘produce to plate’ approach is a real passion for Chef Tim Bourke and his team.

TICKET PRICE: $125 per head, sit down formal lunch and beverage package.
No children under 18 sorry.
ALL BOOKINGS – Please call DIRECT 02 9918 4355

Capacity 60 – hurry to reserve your place!

See you at the first-ever Kangaroo Island Seafood Feastival!

 

 

Southern Ocean Lodge Named Andrew Harper’s Hideaway of the Year 2012

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Posted on 3rd January 2012 by southernoceanlodge in awards |News |Press Releases

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ANDREW HARPER REVEALS 2012 GRAND AWARD WINNERS

Southern Ocean Lodge named Hideaway of the year

NEW YORK, NY – (December 30, 2011) Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report, the most respected publication in luxury travel, today revealed its 2012 Grand Award winners. We are pleased to announce that Southern Ocean Lodge was named Hideaway of the Year, at the top of a very prestigious list comprised of Mr. Harper’s favorite 19 properties he visited within the past calendar year.

World-roaming luxury travel reviewer Andrew Harper notes of his anonymous stay at Southern Ocean Lodge, that it was,  ’Unquestionably the highlight of our three-week trip to Australia.’

Read the Southern Ocean Lodge review in full online in Andrew Harper’s just released January 2012 Hideaway Report at http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/25423322#/25423322/6

Each of Mr. Harper’s Grand Award winners possesses exceptional character, a commitment to classic hospitality and a profound sense of place. Since 1979, Andrew Harper has provided members of the exclusive Andrew Harper club with honest insights and recommendations about the finest luxury travel experiences worldwide. Mr. Harper does not evaluate hotels by means of a checklist, but uses his three decades of experience to distinguish the truly enchanting from the merely excellent.

The Lodge shares its achievement with fine Australian company and fellow Luxury Lodges of Australia members Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa (including a special mention to Joost Heymeijer, GM) and fellow SA property, The Louise.

Congratulations, all!

The full list of 2012 Hideaway Report Grand Award winners:

Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia

Ocean House, Rhode Island

Glenmere Mansion, New York

Panamonte Inn & Spa, Panama

Hotel Plaza Grande, Ecuador

Jumby Bay, Antigua

Hôtel Le Toiny, St. Barths

Sasaab, Kenya

Elsa’s Kopje, Kenya

Casa Manni, Italy

La Coquillade, France

The Yeatman, Portugal

Domaine de Murtoli, France

Amanfayun, China

Four Seasons Hangzhou, China

Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, Australia

The Louise, Australia

Trump International Hotel, Chicago

The Resort at Pelican Hill, California

View the full list of winners and their reviews, including Special Recognitions, Indelible Memories of 2011 and Disappointments of the Year, by downloading the complimentary January 2012 Grand Awards issue.

Read more press online at http://travel.usatoday.com/hotels/post/2011/12/andrew-harper-hideaway-report-2011-winners/592014/1; and download the Hideaway Report in PDF http://www.southernoceanlodge.com.au/press/HideawayReportJan20123385.pdf

About Andrew Harper Free of advertising since its inception in June 1979, Hideaway Report is a private monthly publication for sophisticated travelers. The selection of hotels, resorts and restaurants for inclusion in this publication is made on a completely independent basis, with Andrew Harper LLC paying full rate for all meals, lodging and related travel expenses. Andrew Harper and his editors travel incognito to write candid and unbiased travel reviews for a private membership service, which provides personalized travel-planning assistance, bespoke tours and valuable travel privileges to its members.

For more information about Andrew Harper, visit http://www.AndrewHarper.com.  Inquiries? Contact press@andrewharper.com.  Be sure to follow Mr. Harper on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AndrewHarperTravel and Twitter at HarperTravel.