What's nearby

Staff lifestyle

Joining the Southern Ocean Lodge team can be a life-changing chance to discover not only the lifestyle on Kangaroo Island but meet people from all over the world. With all team members living onsite, the Staff Village becomes a small community of like-minded people, more of a large family than a work force.

Lodge activities

The lodge operates a number of guest experiences, including five signature tours which are included in the guest tariff. From time to time staff may be permitted to participate in these activities free of charge, subject to guest touring numbers and approval by the Lodge Manager.

Exploring beyond the lodge

Enjoying the great outdoors and vast landscape is a popular pastime with Hanson Bay Beach and Flinders Chase National Park on our doorstep. National Parks passes are available to you as residents of Kangaroo Island and offer discounted entry to all parks on the island.

Local tour operators offer a variety of charter based touring and adventures. Employee bookings can be made direct with operators.

Kangaroo Island is home to a diverse range of wildlife roaming freely in the 'zoo without fences'. Encounter wallabies and koalas, echidnas and birds along with the island's namesake. Marine life abounds with fur seals, dolphins and occasional whales all frolicking in the island's pristine waters. A walk among the colony of Australian sea lions at Seal Bay is a true island privilege.

A range of walking trails are available for hiking enthusiasts of all levels. Please advise someone of your expedition to ensure your safety and whereabouts. We recommend wearing closed footwear and long pants.

Local shops, services & activities

Vivonne Bay Store – 30 mins away

Closest general store and sells fuel, a small range of groceries, alcohol and classic takeaway food. Eftpos available.

Kingscote – 60 mins away

The ‘big smoke’ of the island. Banks, bakeries, mechanics, supermarkets, hospital, schools, churches etc are all located here.

KI is blessed with some amazing produce and wines – the self-drive Cygnet River Artisan Trail takes in some of the island’s finest producers, where you can sample wines from the vineyards or spirits at the local distillery, or meet the Ligurian bees and their precious honey at Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co.

Wildlife

Southern Ocean Lodge is surrounded by bushland and many animals live in the area. All you need is some common sense when it comes to wildlife encounters.