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Around the Table

THE DINING EXPERIENCE

At Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island comes to the table through produce gathered from land and sea, daily-changing menus, South Australian wines, and sunset drinks overlooking the coast.

Breakfast is served daily from 7–9:30 a.m., with lunch from 12:30–2:30 p.m. Pre-dinner drinks and snacks are served in the Great Room from 6–7 p.m., followed by dinner from 6:30–9 p.m.

Kangaroo Island is home to the world’s oldest pure population of Ligurian bees, whose prized honey is found nowhere else in Australia.

Local marron, a freshwater crayfish native to Western Australia, is raised on the island and regularly finds its way onto Southern Ocean Lodge menus.

The island’s surrounding waters supply local favorites such as King George whiting, oysters, abalone, and calamari.

The walk-in cellar is yours to explore, with guests invited to browse the collection and choose a bottle to bring straight to the table.

Elegant dining room with stone walls, wooden floors, and tables set for fine dining.

EASE INTO THE DAY

Breakfast

French toast topped with berries, cream, and syrup, served with a glass of pink juice and cutlery.

Take in sweeping Southern Ocean views over fresh pastries, local produce, and dishes made to order, with Kangaroo Island providing plenty of inspiration for the kitchen.

ISLAND FLAVORS

Lunch

Plate of sliced steak with fresh vegetables and a glass of white wine, set on a blue tablecloth with cutlery.

Seasonal produce and fresh seafood keep things light, best paired with a glass of South Australian wine and sweeping views across the Southern Ocean.

ISLAND AFTER DARK

Dinner

A person with red nail polish places a scallop served in its shell over a bed of rice onto a plate next to another prepared scallop.

As the light fades over the coast, a changing menu brings Kangaroo Island to the plate, accompanied by South Australian wines selected to match.

A hand with a ring holds a glass with a dried orange slice. A patterned cloth rests on a wooden surface.

THE GREAT ROOM

Open Bar

Wine is being poured into a glass during a tasting at Southern Ocean Lodge, with a man in the background.

Settle in as the sun sinks over the Southern Ocean, with cocktails, local pours, and plenty of time to trade stories from the day.

POURED CLOSE TO HOME

Walk-In Cellar

Man in a tan suit samples wine in front of a large wooden wine rack filled with bottles.

Browse a hand-selected collection of Kangaroo Island and South Australian wines, then choose a favorite to bring straight to the table.

CLOSE AT HAND

In-Suite Bar

Woman in striped top and white skirt holds champagne, looking out a window at a coastal landscape.

Replenished daily, the complimentary bar pairs Kangaroo Island wine and beer with local cheese, nougat, chocolates, and other treats.

An Itinerary to Inspire

  • Aerial view of Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, showcasing its unique architecture against the coastline and ocean.

    The Wild South

    Southern Ocean Lodge
    Duration 4 nights
  • Scenic view of the rugged coastline and ocean at Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island.

    Start at the Edge

    Begin close to the lodge with a walk along the limestone cliffs. Watch the Southern Ocean roll in below while your guide introduces the plants, wildlife, and forces that have shaped this stretch of coast.

    WALK THE COAST
    WALK THE COAST
  • Remarkable Rocks granite formations glowing in early light on Kangaroo Island near Southern Ocean Lodge.

    Go West for the Morning

    On your first full day, head into Flinders Chase National Park. Wander among the weathered forms of Remarkable Rocks, descend toward Admirals Arch, and watch fur seals riding the Southern Ocean swell below.

    EXPLORE FLINDERS CHASE
    EXPLORE FLINDERS CHASE
  • A hand with a ring holds a glass with a dried orange slice. A patterned cloth rests on a wooden surface.

    Let the Wildlife Come to You

    Later in your stay, head to Hanson Bay as the afternoon cools. Look for koalas overhead and Kangaroo Island kangaroos emerging to graze, then settle in for drinks and snacks from the lodge’s pop-up bush bar.

    MEET THE LOCALS
    MEET THE LOCALS
  • By the numbers
    Australian sea lions calling Seal Bay home 800
    Acres of wilderness at Hanson Bay Sanctuary 5,000
    Kilometers on the Remarkable Rocks hike 13
    Pieces of local stone used to build Cape du Couedic Lighthouse 2,000
  • Two young seals rest on a sandy shore beneath a gnarled, leafless tree with dense green shrubbery behind them.

    Walk Among the Sea Lions

    Make your third day about another side of island wildlife. At Seal Bay, follow the dunes toward the shore and watch endangered Australian sea lions sleeping, playing, and moving through the colony at remarkably close range.

    VISIT SEAL BAY
    VISIT SEAL BAY

  • Give the Afternoon Back

    After a few days exploring, keep an afternoon for the lodge. Take a treatment at Southern Spa, move between the hot and cold plunge pools, then find a seat in the Great Room and watch the weather move across the ocean.

    DISCOVER SOUTHERN SPA
    DISCOVER SOUTHERN SPA
  • Aerial view of two people dining outdoors on a grassy headland overlooking the ocean at Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island.

    Walk Yourself Home

    Save your biggest adventure for your final full day. Set out from Remarkable Rocks and follow the coast for 13 kilometers, passing cliffs, mallee forest, hidden wildlife, and the Southern Ocean before arriving back at the lodge on foot.

    THE SIGNATURE HIKE
    THE SIGNATURE HIKE
Sample itinerary

The People Who Shape Your Stay

Robyn Bautovich General Manager | Southern Ocean Lodge

Robyn lets Kangaroo Island do the dazzling, leading her team with warmth and an eye for the details that make life on this wild southern coast feel beautifully effortless.

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Robyn Bautovich, General Manager at Southern Ocean Lodge
Natalie Lang, Assistant General Manager at Southern Ocean Lodge

Frequently Asked Questions

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Full in-suite dining is not offered, as the lodge is designed around a convivial dining experience.

Yes. Guests should advise the lodge of any special dietary requirements at the time of reservation so menus can be tailored accordingly. Because Southern Ocean Lodge is remote, advance notice is essential. Meals requiring strict religious observance in their preparation cannot be accommodated.

Breakfast is served from 7–9:30 a.m., with lunch from 12:30–2:30 p.m. Pre-dinner drinks and snacks are served in the Great Room from 6–7 p.m., followed by dinner from 6:30–9 p.m.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included, along with an open bar featuring premium wines and spirits and a daily replenished in-suite bar. Additional selections from the Cellarmasters list are available at an extra cost.

Smart casual. Dinner is relaxed, with no jacket required.

Yes. Premium wines and spirits from the open bar are included in the rate. Additional selections from the Cellarmasters list are available at an extra cost.

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