Southern Ocean Lodge Experience

Cycles Of Hanson Bay

Guests take to two wheels on an e-bike adventure and discover a sweeping stretch of Kangaroo Island in the company of a Southern Ocean Lodge guide.

Following the lodge driveway before heading off-road, the route draws guests into the natural rhythm of Kangaroo Island’s wild landscape, with the guide offering a fascinating insight to the flora, fauna, and ecology that make this corner of the island so extraordinary, and answering any questions along the way. The ride continues to the Southwest River estuary, where the thrilling meeting of freshwater and sea tells its own story of the island.

THIS EXPERIENCE IS

Available at an additional cost
Available at any time of year
Led by an experienced guide

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OTHER EXPERIENCES AT Southern Ocean Lodge

The Keys to the Sanctuary

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The Keys to the Sanctuary

Led by a specialist local guide, guests discover the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and open the gate to some 6,000 acres of privately held wilderness, including access to corners rarely seen by visitors.

Stars, Skies and Wildlife

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Stars, Skies and Wildlife

Kangaroo Island after dark is a different world entirely. This guided evening experience ventures into the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary as native wildlife stirs and the island's nocturnal rhythms begin to unfold under the southern sky.

Spirit Of The Cove

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Spirit Of The Cove

As the afternoon light turns a dusky pink, guests make their way along the boardwalk to the beach to where an al fresco bar awaits, ready for a guided tasting of KI Spirits small-batch spirits.

The Cellar Table

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The Cellar Table

The walk-in wine cellar holds an impressive collection of premium South Australian wines, hand-picked from acoss the state by the lodge's wine specialist. A private four-course cellar dinner makes a special occasion amongst the vintages.

Kelly Hill Caves

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Kelly Hill Caves

Learn about the geological history of Kelly Hill Caves while enjoying a dynamic light display illuminating dramatic rock columns and towering stalagmites and stalactites.

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A Taste of SA

After a day of adventures on Kangaroo Island, a discovery of a new kind awaits in the cellar with an optional guided wine tasting session each evening highlighting the diversity of South Australia’s wines.

Coastal Clifftop Walk

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Coastal Clifftop Walk

Step out from Southen Ocean Lodge's doorstep for a scenic walk traversing the pristine limestone clifftops of Hanson Bay.

Keeping /t Local

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Keeping /t Local

Dining at Southern Ocean Lodge is an experience in itself, capitalising on Kangaroo Island’s rapidly developing status as a haven for artisan growers and food producers.

Seal Bay Safari

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Seal Bay Safari

In the company of a Southern Ocean Lodge guide, guests can wander into the heart of the sea lion colony via a dedicated boardwalk through the sand dunes.

Wonders of Kangaroo /sland

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Wonders of Kangaroo /sland

In the company of a Southern Ocean Lodge guide, guests venture west from the lodge to explore the vast frontier of Flinders Chase National Park.

Wildlife Spotting On Kangaroo /sland

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Wildlife Spotting On Kangaroo /sland

Widely regarded as Australia's Galapagos, native animals including kangaroos, koalas, wallabies and echidnas can all be found in abundance on Kangaroo Island.

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Beach Fishing

The Southern Ocean offers up a bounty of glorious seafood including the fabled King George Whiting.

Self Guided Hikes On Kangaroo /sland

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Self Guided Hikes On Kangaroo /sland

A series of hiking trails starting right from the doorstep of Southern Ocean Lodge offers walks of varying degrees of difficulty, from a 7km circuit to a 12km half-day trek.

Koalas and Kangas

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Koalas and Kangas

Spot koalas snoozing at the Hanson Bay Sanctuary and later, sip South Australian beverages and nibble on snacks as shy-by-day kangaroos venture out to graze.

Signature Remarkable Hike

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Signature Remarkable Hike

Encounter the Southern Ocean's powerful swells, towering limestone cliffs and sweeping coastal views on this signature guided hike from the Remarkable Rocks to Southern Ocean Lodge.

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