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The Latest from Southern Ocean Lodge

Browse our journal for behind-the-scenes insights and detailed staff profiles, as well as fascinating stories about our home on Kangaroo Island, it’s people, history, culture and heart.

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Artists-in-Residence Program

December 22, 2025

Artists-in-Residence Program

This summer, Southern Ocean Lodge becomes a canvas, inviting guests to discover Kangaroo Island through the artists shaping its creative spirit.

The Art of Southern Ocean Lodge

The Art of Southern Ocean Lodge

Southern Ocean Lodge is a living gallery, showcasing commissioned local artworks inspired by the island’s natural and cultural vernacular.

Wine Season at Southern Ocean Lodge

Wine Season at Southern Ocean Lodge

While every season is wine season at Southern Ocean Lodge, winter conjures images of South Australian wines chosen from the wine cellar.

Kangaroo Island Wildlife

Kangaroo Island Wildlife

Kangaroo Island is home to a plethora of native animals, from the iconic Kangaroo Island kangaroo to the elusive pygmy possum.

Southern Ocean Lodge Honours James and Hayley Baillie

Southern Ocean Lodge Honours James and Hayley Baillie

The Ocean Pavilion has been renamed the Baillie Pavilion, in honour of James and Hayley Baillie

Khai Liew

August 22, 2023

Khai Liew

The man behind the lodge’s original timeless furnishings returns to the scene to build upon the award winning style of the original.

SA Premier Visits SOL Site

SA Premier Visits SOL Site

This collaborative vision between Baillie Lodges, SA government, and the island community ignites a renewed sense of hope.

The Old, the New & the Island

The Old, the New & the Island

Join esteemed travel journalists Kirstie Bedford and Belinda Jackson as they host Hayley Baillie in the latest episode of Travel Writers Radio.

Bookings Go Live

Bookings Go Live

In a huge milestone towards the highly anticipated reopening of Southern Ocean lodge, reservations are now.

‘First-in’ Fundraiser

‘First-in’ Fundraiser

A chance to experience the new Southern Ocean Lodge before the official opening, while supporting three outstanding organisations.

Produced by South Australian filmmakers 57 Films, Sunshine Rising traces the return journey of Southern Ocean Lodge, recreated following the 2020 bushfires to a triumphant reopening in 2023. Watch the film

Produced by South Australian filmmakers 57 Films, Sunshine Rising traces the return journey of Southern Ocean Lodge, recreated following the 2020 bushfires to a triumphant reopening in 2023. Watch the film

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