Susan Kurosawa for The Weekend Australian experiences the revival of Southern Ocean Lodge, the crown jewel of Baillie Lodges, on the mesmerising Kangaroo Island. Emerging from the ashes of a devastating bushfire, this luxurious haven reopened its doors in December 2023 after an extensive rebuild. Crafted by the visionary architect Max Pritchard, the new lodge mirrors the footprint of its predecessor, boasting 25 opulent guest suites gracefully nestled along the coastline. The redesigned orientation now captures even more breathtaking views of the expansive ocean and coastal wilderness, promising an unparalleled retreat amidst nature’s splendour.
“Outside, sea eagles are hovering on the thermals and kestrels hastening past. The granddaughter has her binoculars out, looking for whale tails. There’s nothing between us and Antarctica, we tell her, and she gasps. It feels like total immersion in a NatGeo documentary. We could be perched in a giant osprey’s nest were it not for the visible comforts within instant reach.”
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