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About Baillie Lodges

Baillie Lodges is a growing portfolio of luxury lodges renowned for setting benchmarks in premium experiential travel. Set in exclusive locations of unique natural or cultural significance, the boutique properties appeal to the discerning global traveller seeking a remarkable experience.

The Australia-based collection was founded in 2003 by James and Hayley Baillie and includes Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island, flagship property Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, Longitude 131° at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Silky Oaks Lodge at Queensland’s Daintree Rainforest and The Louise in the Barossa Valley. Baillie Lodges’ Australian properties are honoured as members of Luxury Lodges of Australia.

In 2019, an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners acquired Baillie Lodges with the aim to further expand the unique collection of luxury lodges. The addition of Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Canada’s Vancouver Island and New Zealand’s Huka Lodge marked the collection’s foray into international waters. Most recently, Baillie Lodges acquired a majority share in the Tierra Hotels trio of luxury lodges each in remarkable natural locations in Chilé, South America.

Our location

Kangaroo Island (KI) lies off the mainland of South Australia, southwest of Adelaide. Southern Ocean Lodge (SOL) is located at Hanson Bay, on the island’s south west coast. Flinders Chase National Park with its swag of natural attractions and wildlife is a 20-minute drive away, while the Seal Bay Conservation Park is around 30 minutes’ drive away. The lodge is 60 minutes from Kingscote Airport, 75 minutes from Kingscote town centre and 90 minutes from the ferry terminal at Penneshaw.

Our climate

The climate is variable and daytime temperatures range from 22-35°C in summer and 12-22°C in winter. Kangaroo Island has a Mediterranean-style climate: typically warm to hot dry summers (December–February) with very low humidity and cool, mild winters (June – August).

Travel for good

Baillie Lodges is committed to minimising its environmental footprint across each of its properties. Southern Ocean Lodge has been carefully designed to have minimal impact on the delicate natural environment on which it stands. The lodge is off grid with solar energy as the base power source.

The architectural design of Southern Ocean Lodge harnesses the energy of the sun and wind to heat and cool the building. All rainwater is harvested and stored for use. Recycling stations around the lodge ensure the lodge is proactive in managing waste. The lodge generates its own power and all areas are computer controlled to minimise usage.

Other initiatives include separation of recyclable goods, the use of recycled water for gardens and using food compost from the kitchen on garden beds. View our sustainability policy

Getting there

Kangaroo Island sits a mere 15km from the shores of mainland South Australia. QantasLink operates 40-minute flights connecting Adelaide to Kingscote Airport on most days.

SeaLink operates regular 45-minute ferry transfers between Cape Jervis the mainland and Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, located 90-minutes from the lodge via self-drive journey. More details »