Build It. They’ll Come.

December 17, 2021

Baillie Lodges founders James and Hayley meet award-winning journalist Helen Dalley on her popular podcast, ‘Build it. They Will Come’ to chat about the joys and challenges of building luxury lodges in Australia and overseas.

It’s perfect timing as we look forward to the rebuild of flagship Southern Ocean Lodge 2.0 on Kangaroo Island. Follow the links below to listen to part one and two now on Apple Podcasts!

Part One

Part Two

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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.

November 17, 2025

KI’s Next Generation of Growers

From classroom to kitchen: Kangaroo Island students supply sustainable barramundi and herbs to Southern Ocean Lodge.

June 19, 2025

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.

July 10, 2024

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.

April 11, 2024

Kangaroo Island Wildlife

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

March 13, 2024

Southern Ocean Lodge Honours James and Hayley Baillie

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

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.

July 4, 2023

SA Premier Visits SOL Site

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

June 20, 2023

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.

May 9, 2023

Bookings Go Live

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

April 11, 2023

‘First-in’ Fundraiser

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

February 18, 2022

Turning of the Sod

Two years after Southern Ocean Lodge was razed in the Kangaroo Island bushfires, works on the new SOL 2.0 are officially underway.

July 20, 2021

Camp SOL Heralds a New Beginning

Eighteen months on, the Southern Ocean Lodge site on the wildly beautiful coast of Kangaroo Island has been cleared.

February 26, 2021

Sunshine Waits for Southern Ocean Lodge

Sculptor Indiana James has been working steadily to restore the kangaroo sculpture he’d created from found objects around the island for Southern Ocean Lodge.

January 15, 2021

A Spike in Interest

Kangaroo Island offers a unique opportunity to research Echidnas in their original unchanged habitat.

January 12, 2021

SOL 2.0: A Tale of Hope

On the anniversary of Southern Ocean Lodge's devastation by bushfire, preview it's recreation in a new production with Adelaide-based 57 Films.

January 17, 2020

‘It Roared Five Times’…

January 13, 2020

Southern Ocean Lodge and the Kangaroo Island Bushfires

An update from James and Hayley Baillie.

December 1, 2019

In Focus: The KI Photo Safari

Embark on a photographic journey to Kangaroo Island...

February 21, 2019

John’s Walk-in Wine Cellar

With a commitment to local produce, the lodge showcases the best of South Australian wines from the state and island.

December 13, 2018

Cactus, Caravans and Chef Hats

Former Southern Ocean Lodge staff follow-up with foodie success on Kangaroo Island.

August 16, 2018

Kangaroo Island’s Renowned Ligurian Honey

Kangaroo Island is home to the world’s only genetically-pure population of the renowned Ligurian honey bee.

May 9, 2018

In Profile: Executive Chef – Asher Blackford

One of the key differences Asher identifies between managing a luxury lodge kitchen and one’s own restaurant is derived from the all-inclusive nature of a lodge experience.

March 22, 2018

Southern Ocean Lodge Celebrates a Decade of Excellence

The Baillie Lodges property envisioned by life and business partners James and Hayley Baillie was an ambitious project for its location on Kangaroo Island’s remote, pristine southwest coast.

March 28, 2017

Hiking Kangaroo Island from Southern Ocean Lodge

For guests at Southern Ocean Lodge, there are now more options than ever to explore the island on foot right from our doorstep.

October 28, 2016

In Bed With… Southern Ocean Lodge

Photographer and popular travel blogger Rhiannon Taylor stayed at Southern Ocean Lodge to write a post for her online magazine, In Bed With.

July 28, 2016

Walk Among the Locals at Seal Bay

An excursion to Seal Bay is included in a signature itinerary at Southern Ocean Lodge, and every visit offers a different experience...

September 6, 2012

Southern Ocean Lodge Launches Own Gin

Southern Ocean Lodge has launched its own gin, baillies 9. Blended specially by Kangaroo Island’s resident distillers of fine, wild spirits...

April 30, 2010

Ligurian Bees on Kangaroo Island

Have you ever wondered how bees make honey, and what it is that makes Kangaroo Island bees and their honey so special?

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