Outdoor Action at Vivonne Bay

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Posted on 4th May 2010 by southernoceanlodge in Activities on Kangaroo Island

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Up the road from Southern Ocean Lodge is Vivonne Bay, home to National Geographic’s popular voted ’Best Beach’, a prehistoric-looking landscape of green grasses, sandy tracks, yakkas and the gateway to the enormous white sand dunes, the Little Sahara.

The area is populated by abundant wildlife, including the Short-beaked echidna, Rosenberg’s goanna, the Tamar wallaby and the Kangaroo Island kangaroo, and it’s perfect for the adventurer!

Pick up a sandboard from Southern Ocean Lodge to surf the towering white dunes, reminiscent of the Sahara but looking to the Southern Ocean and imagined Antarctic.

This is perfect for anyone, and loads of fun.

Or for a faster ride, join the crew at Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action for an afternoon of thrill-seeking behind the handlebars of a quad-bike. Look out, Mad Max!

Expedition Kangaroo Island 2010

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Posted on 30th April 2010 by southernoceanlodge in Wildlife

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Baillie Lodges is excited to introduce the inaugural ‘Expedition Kangaroo Island’ at Southern Ocean Lodge in July 2010. The week-long program departing 24 July 2010 promises days and nights filled with adventure and learning in the company of like-minded travellers and with Southern Ocean Lodge as ‘luxury base camp’.
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. Our Lord Howe expedition leader, the esteemed island naturalist Ian Hutton will also venture south to join the ‘KI’ contingent.

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.

Download the e-brochure at http://southernoceanlodge.com.au/pdfs/downloads/EKI%20Web.pdf

Wexas Travel have kindly featured the Expedition in their latest news at http://www.wexas.com/1/tailor-made-holiday-news/-9678910.html 

We hope to see you there!