Kangaroo Island has rapidly become known for its producers, developing a reputation for passionate growers and premium products. A journey from Southern Ocean Lodge along the Cygnet River Artisan Trail offers the chance to taste some of the finest ingredients and beverages the island has to offer and more, including:
Ligurian Bee Co
Owners Brenton and Verity produce organic Ligurian honey and various other honey products. Join a factory tour covering honey production and bee biology and of course tastings of the finished product.
The Islander Estate Vineyards
Established by renowned Bordeaux winemaker Jacques Lurton in 2000, The Islander Estate Vineyards has since put Kangaroo Island on the map for cool climate varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Semillon. Surrounded by native bushland, the purpose-built Wine Tasting room is a charming venue for a guided tasting of the Islander Estate range.
Springs Road Wines
Discover what attracted respected McLaren Vale winemakers Joch Bosworth and Louise Hemsley-Smith to extend ‘overseas’ to purchase the Springs Road vineyard, where they produce beautiful Kangaroo Island wines.
Kangaroo Island Spirits
Learn about the small batch distillation process and sample an evolution of spirits from limoncello to local honey liqueur and rare Old Tom gin. An exclusive collaboration between Kangaroo Island Spirits and Baillie Lodges, baillies 9 wild gin includes a secret island ingredient that distinguishes it from imitations.
Kangaroo Island Wool
This newly built wool mill puts visitors in touch with the island’s rich agricultural heritage. The onsite shop makes it easy to pickup a fine merino wool garment handcrafted on-island from hand selected, elite sheep to take home.
This bespoke experience visits a selection of island producers and includes return lodge transfers. Additional charges apply.
Producer inclusions subject to availability and seasonal operation.
THIS EXPERIENCE IS
- Available at an additional cost
- Available at any time of year
- Led by an experienced guide
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