Southern Ocean Lodge graces the pages of Australia’s Belle Magazine this month, and shares the limelight with some great Australian accommodation and their operators – the design stars. There are so many good things on offer for travellers in Australia, excellent options to experience Australia’s remote and beautiful destinations from a luxury design base.
Read the story online at http://southernoceanlodge.com.au/press/BellePaulMyersOct-Nov20118792.pdf
If you work in or are interested in excellent contemporary design, make your way this Saturday 20th August to the Saturday in Design event as it pops up in cool spots around Sydney’s inner suburbs.
Hop in to the Great Dane Furntiure design showroom as it paints Redfern red with activities running right throughout the day including a traditional indigenous smoking ceremony, cork jewelry making with Suzie Stenmark, paper cording, a pop-up Everleigh farmers market and a enter in the draw for a weekend at… Southern Ocean Lodge!
Great Dane are excited to welcome upcoming London-based designer Benjamin Hubert as their special guest for the event.
Great Dane Furntiure is the lucky Australian distributor for the iconic ‘Prime Time’ chair, a favourite a Southern Ocean Lodge and a perfect chair for cuddling up with a book or a loved one, to share stories and create memories.
More on the event including maps and transport is at http://saturdayindesign.com.au/news/celebrating-the-artisan-with-great-dane/
Find Great Dane Furniture on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Dane-Furniture/38715174266
Southern Ocean Lodge was the remote destination runway for the adelaide magazine’s 2011 Deluxe Travel issue. Wonderful images from photographer Randy Larcombe.
See the story online
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
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:
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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 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
… 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
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
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.
Win luxury with Lee Mathews
This Mothers’ Day you could win a trip for two to ….Souther Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island!
Make a purchase from the Lee Mathews winter collection either in store or online to enter.
This offfer s valid 11 April – 8 May 2011. Prize will be drawn 13 May 2011 – conditions apply.
See more online at www.leemathews.com.au or instore at
Newport – 5/358 Barrenjoey Rd Newport Beach NSW 2106 tel +61 2 9997 5742 newport@leemathews.com.au
Paddington 10A Queen Street Woolahra NSW 2025 tel +61 2 8354 0166 woolahra@leemathews.com.au
Melbourne 1059 High Street Armadale VIC 3143 tel +61 3 9822 8174 melbourne@leemeathews.com.au
A culinary adventure on Kangaroo Island departs 27 August for five gourmet nights
The KI Food Safari kicks off at Southern Ocean Lodge this August 27th and charts a route of culinary discovery across Kangaroo Island in search of fabulous food and wine, hand-picked straight from the source. The five night KI Food Safari is a hands-on, muddy-boots paddock and vineyard discovery of Kangaroo Island’s best produce and its journey to the plates and glasses at the lauded Southern Ocean Lodge.
South Australia’s own much-loved food legends, Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant are kitted out to interchange as KI Food Safari leaders and each will guide excursions from farm to winery to choose the finest and freshest produce for the evening’s menu. Guests can expect star appearances throughout by local producers and food personalities, and a mid-Safari reunion with Maggie and Simon for a ‘Cook and the Chef’ challenge Kangaroo Island-style.
The Safari will travel across Kangaroo Island, a destination emerging globally as an island of exceptional food producers who operate on a mostly small scale, sustainable and personal basis. The Safari ‘troopers’ will meet producers, taste straight from the source and hear remarkable stories along the way.
The five night itinerary will include a working experience at the Sheep Milk Dairy, a visit to the green pastures of Southrock Lamb and the shady groves of KI Olive Oil. Guests might pluck marron and abalone from the farm, savour pure Ligurian honey straight from the hive and shuck oysters from the leases at American River.
Relax with good company and enjoy fine winery lunches, cooking demonstrations, Southern Ocean BBQs and sunset drinks at Remarkable Rocks. Finish with the day’s harvest celebrated in a spectacular menu enjoyed around the table at Southern Ocean Lodge.
For more information visit http://southernoceanlodge.com.au/event
Seats on the KI Food Safari are limited, don’t delay to reserve your place and climb on board for an unforgettable food-lovers’ journey.
Safari Inclusions
