Baillie Lodges Announces Southern Welcome

By clever architectural design, the first glimpse guests have of the ever-changing Southern Ocean for which the luxury lodge is named is as the wide doors are swing open by the team, welcoming arriving guests to the Great Room with its floor-to-ceiling windows taking in the expanse of ocean and wild coast.

Twenty-five guest suites ease along the magnificent limestone coast, each with views of the ocean. All-inclusive rates mean guests feel right at home and help themselves to a drink at the bar in the Great Room, a bottle of local wine from the walk-in cellar or to gourmet treats in the insuite bar.

Dining is in the restaurant, with its views of the ocean and along the coast changing throughout the day. Breakfast captures the sun’s rays as its stretches across the ocean; a two-course lunch may be enjoyed out on the terrace with wine optional, and sunset drinks and canapes are served around the six-metre table commissioned by South Australia design legend Khai Liew with a chance to meet fellow guests and chat about the day’s adventures. Dinner is a multi-course affair featuring exclusively South Australian produce and with premium local wines matched by course.

Guided adventures of Kangaroo Island’s incredible natural attractions are a chance to discover more about the ecology and heritage of the abundant native wildlife, from the island’s namesake kangaroos, wallabies and echidnas to fur seals, sea lions and – in migration season – whales and dolphins cruising by. Enjoy nocturnal adventures under a canopy of stars and sunset drinks in the great outdoors in the company a few fellow guests plus a few curious ‘roos. Magic moments.

Arriving back in Adelaide, a chauffeur awaits guests in the airport’s arrivals hall and the next part of the adventure awaits. Enjoy a private limousine transfer to the Barossa Valley, escaping the city surrounds for the valley’s gently rolling hills and criss-cross of vineyards. Enjoy welcome drinks – perhaps a local gin and tonic – on arrival at The Louise, set in the heart of the Barossa food and wine country.

The concierge team at The Louise is part of the close-knit Barossa community and is famous for its little black book of contacts for the many great restaurants, wineries, cellar doors, galleries and tour operators that opens doors across the region. Meet the team to chat through any special requests or interests, for a specially tailored ‘backstage pass’ to the Barossa.

Begin the day with a gourmet breakfast with local produce as a highlight and perhaps join the team from Barossa Wellness for a guided yoga and meditation or early morning walk with the kangaroos.

By day, embark on a discovery of the Barossa’s established and emerging wineries and cellar doors, explore the nearby Wonderground gallery or the Jam Factory and settle in for an afternoon’s long lunch at one of the many excellent restaurants, including St Hugo, Hentley Farm, Otherness and Fino at Seppeltsfield just down the road.

In the evening watch the sun turn golden over the Barossa vineyards from the outdoor lounging spaces and enjoy sunset drinks and snacks. Dinner in Appellation is a highlight to a stay at The Louise, as Executive Chef Joel Grudnoff transforms fresh produce from the Barossa’s community of growers and suppliers to a five-course degustation menu each with matched wines.

Welcome to the south!