The hugely anticipated reopening of Southern Ocean Lodge 2.0 is creeping closer, and now it’s reached a new milestone finally taking bookings for its opening in December 2023.
It’s been over two years since the devastating bushfires swept through the island, leaving a trail of destruction, including that of the luxury tourist accommodation which is now being rebuilt.
“We’re very fortunate to have had the support of the Kangaroo Island community, the tourism industry, media and our loyal guests over the past three years during which we have spent rebuilding Southern Ocean Lodge and regenerating the surrounding coastal wilderness,” co-founder Hayley Baillie says.
The reservations launch for the new accomodation being rebuilt was forerun by an online auction campaign for ‘first in’ stays at the property. Funds were raised for three community organisations, The Maggie Beer Foundation, The Royal Flying Doctor Service and the KI Country Education Fund, reaching a total of $43,000.
There’s a lot to explore at the new-look lodge. Southern Ocean Lodge’s original architect Max Pritchard and his team have led the recreation of the property and have included all the features our guests loved best along with some considered extras, set for a new era of travel on Kangaroo Island.
With the same generous inclusions as the original – all dining, drinks and signature experiences for starters – the new Southern Ocean Lodge also has almost the same footprint as the first, with 25 luxurious guest suites easing along the coastline.
New to the property is the ultra-premium Ocean Pavilion, cleverly designed to offer a single owner’s residence or two separate suites to create the ultimate Kangaroo Island hideaway for families and friends travelling together. The Great Room terrace now boasts a wet-edge pool, while spacious new surrounds for the Southern Spa allow for three treatment rooms, a gymnasium, sauna and hot and cold plunge pools.
Sustainability is core to the design of Southern Ocean Lodge and cutting-edge technologies have boosted water-capture and solar power generation while the team has planted a buffer of native succulents to enhance the lodge’s seamless connection with the environment.
“As we head towards the reopening of Southern Ocean Lodge at the end of the year, guests are already keen to book in to stay which is a wonderful feeling for the whole team,” co-founder James Baillie says.
There are three easy ways to make a booking at Southern Ocean Lodge:
- Call the Baillie Lodges reservations team on 02 9918 4355
- Email the team at [email protected]
- Book online
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