Events

For those passionate about retreating for a premium corporate incentive, exclusive meeting-with-a-view or milestone event, the team at Southern Ocean Lodge specialises in tailoring remarkable experiences. Celebrated as the pioneer of experiential luxury in Australia, Southern Ocean Lodge crowns the wildly beautiful clifftops on Kangaroo Island, complete with coastal views, string of luxurious guest suites and ‘zoo without fences’ on the doorstep. A welcoming, at-home feel extends from the generously inclusive tariff, making group events memorable and effortless for all.

Event Guide

Idyllic isolation

Set on the dramatic south-west coast of Kangaroo Island, Southern Ocean Lodge presents a stylish favourite for small group getaways, unforgettable incentives, intimate corporate meetings and life’s best celebratory events. Contemporary design and superb fine dining blends with an exhilaratingly wild experience of the great outdoors.

Corporate retreats

Far from the fray and the boardroom and with a distinct brand of understated luxury, myriad of venues and curated experiences, Southern Ocean Lodge is the perfect setting for an intimate executive retreat, as well as being available for exclusive use.

Celebrations

Be it a milestone birthday, a wedding anniversary or gathering to say ‘I Do’, every event at Southern Ocean Lodge is an A-list occasion. Tailor a small group celebration or take the whole place and enjoy the lodge as your home away from home.

Custom
spaces

Southern Ocean Lodge offers a selection of spaces to suit everyone’s agenda from intimate meetings and team-building incentives to dining events spanning gala dinners and cocktails on the clifftops with Antarctica the next stop on the horizon.

Boardroom
Dining
Cocktail

Great
Room

The Great Room lies at the helm of the lodge and is the hub of all activity from lounging by the suspended fireplace, pouring a drink from the open bar and exploring the 1200-bottle wine cellar.

Terrace

The terrace offers a spectacular outdoor lounge while a heated infinity-edge pool invites a plunge into the landscape. Warmed by a fireplace at night, it’s the perfect spot to toast the company and the view with a sunset drink.

Restaurant

The sweeping panorama of Hanson Bay provides a dramatic backdrop for dining in the restaurant offering an exclusively South Australian culinary journey, from a bottomless brunch to a lazy lunch and ten-course degustation dinner.

Baudin
Lounge

A serene space, the Baudin Lounge is designed for intimate meetings and events (it doubles as a private dining room) and features a ten-seat boardroom table and lounges aplenty for more casual gatherings.

Baillie
Pavilion

The superlative Baillie Pavilion is a special location for a small meeting or dinner when booked as part of the accommodation block. Sublimely private, the owner’s residence is the pinnacle of Kangaroo Island luxury.

Coastal glamour

The team at Southern Ocean Lodge welcomes guests ‘home’ to their own gloriously remote hideaway on Kangaroo Island. Extraordinary attention to detail and a personalised approach to planning each group event – be it for business, leisure or both – ensures guests and hosts will enjoy an unforgettable ‘KI’ (as the locals call it) experience. The team at Southern Ocean Lodge welcomes guests ‘home’ to their own remote hideaway on Kangaroo Island. Extraordinary attention to detail and a personalised approach to planning each group event ensures an unforgettable ‘KI’ (as the locals call it) experience.

Personalised service

More than service with a smile, the team at Southern Ocean Lodge is renowned for their warm, personable service, attention to detail and overarching objective to deliver a complete and unforgettable experience of Kangaroo Island.

Generous inclusions

A stay at Southern Ocean Lodge includes all gourmet dining and premium South Australian beverages, evening drinks and snacks and daily replenished in-suite bar. Signature guided experiences exploring KI’s wonders and return Kangaroo Island Airport transfers seal the deal.

Exclusive use

With twenty-three luxurious suites and the ultra-exclusive four-bedroom Baillie Pavilion, Southern Ocean Lodge is perfectly suited to exclusive use bookings. Make the lodge your own, with tailored styling and custom events such as cooking with a Masterchef or a black-tie gala with entertainment.

Discover
Kangaroo Island

Widely acclaimed as Australia’s Galapagos, Kangaroo Island is home to diverse native wildlife each thriving in its domain and a swag of spectacular natural attractions. Centrally located between the Flinders Chase National Park and Seal Bay Conservation Park, Southern Ocean Lodge is a luxurious base for adventures.

Signature experiences

A series of signature guided excursions is included in the tariff, offering guests the chance to wander amongst sea lions lolling in the sand dunes at Seal Bay, discover the famed Remarkable Rocks, explore an underground labyrinth and more.

Bespoke experiences

For those wishing to explore more, an additional menu of experiences offers the chance to tailor an itinerary around special interests. Embark on a challenging 13km overland hike or channel your inner-Attenborough on a nocturnal expedition (additional charges apply).

Sample itinerary

With so much to see and do on Australia’s third largest island, the lodge excel at custom tailoring itineraries to suit group interests and for exclusively guided group experiences with plenty of downtime to enjoy the comforts of Southern Ocean Lodge.

Day 1 Welcome

Arrive at Southern Ocean Lodge to a warm welcome and lunch in the restaurant. Afterwards, check in to your luxury suite overlooking the spectacular panorama of Hanson Bay.

Day 1 Afternoon

Step out on the Coastal Clifftop Walk with the lodge guide for an easy hike along the limestone bluffs and learn about the hardy flora and fauna and resilience of the Australian bush.

Day 1 Evening

Dine in the relaxed ambience of the restaurant and enjoy a showcase of local produce paired with South Australian wines to create a delicious taste of Kangaroo Island.

Day 2 Morning

Breakfast in the restaurant is a relaxed affair served with a spectacular ocean view. Next, set off on the Wonders of Kangaroo Island expedition exploring Flinders Chase National Park.

Day 2 Afternoon

Meet the ‘locals’ in their own neighbourhood on the Koalas and Kangas excursion at the Hanson Bay Sanctuary and soak up the sunset with a beverage from the pop-up bush bar.

Day 2 Evening

Share the day’s experiences over sunset drinks in the Great Room. A daily-changing four-course dinner menu champions local and regional ingredients matched with fine wines.

Day 3 Morning

It’s time for a safari! A morning encounter with the resident colony of Australian sea lions at Seal Bay offers an experience reminiscent of the Galapagos.

Day 3 Afternoon

Step back in time and discover a labyrinth of sinkholes and caverns in the subterranean Kelly Hill Caves with guided commentary and dynamic lightshow.

Day 3 Evening

Explore the diversity of South Australia’s wines during a guided Taste of SA sampling session in the cellar. Afterwards, dine for dinner in the restaurant.

Day 4 Morning

Rise early for a self-guided walk or succumb to the comfort of Baillie Bed and watch the sunrise from beneath the covers, freshly made cuppa in reach.

Day 4 Farewell

Wrapping up three fabulous days of discovery on Kangaroo Island, enjoy a final breakfast with colleagues or family and friends. Safe travels home.

Our event guide

A dedicated events guide for Southern Ocean Lodge is available for download here and includes detailed information essential to planning an unforgettable event on Kangaroo Island.

Start planning your event

Make an enquiry below or call +61 2 9918 4355 and our sales and events team will be in touch to discuss your requirements in detail.

We look forward to welcoming you soon. Hooroo!

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