Our Lodges

Australia
- Capella Lodge LORD HOWE ISLAND, NEW SOUTH WALES
- Longitude 131° ULURU-KATA TJUTA, NORTHERN TERRITORY
- Silky Oaks Lodge DAINTREE RAINFOREST, NORTH QUEENSLAND
- Southern Ocean Lodge KANGAROO ISLAND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
- The Louise Barossa valley, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
- Huka Lodge TAUPō, NORTH ISLAND
CANADA
- Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge VANCOUVER ISLAND
CHILE
- Tierra Atacama ATACAMA DESERT
- Tierra Patagonia TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK

Australia
- Capella Lodge LORD HOWE ISLAND, NEW SOUTH WALES
- Longitude 131° ULURU-KATA TJUTA, NORTHERN TERRITORY
- Silky Oaks Lodge DAINTREE RAINFOREST, NORTH QUEENSLAND
- Southern Ocean Lodge KANGAROO ISLAND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
- The Louise Barossa valley, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
- Huka Lodge TAUPō, NORTH ISLAND
CANADA
- Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge VANCOUVER ISLAND
CHILE
- Tierra Atacama ATACAMA DESERT
- Tierra Patagonia TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK

Journal

The latest from the lodges

Browse our journal for detailed guest reviews, staff profiles and behind-the-scenes insights, as well as fascinating information about wildlife, environmental considerations and in-depth information about our destinations.

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Keeping it Clean at Capella

Capella Lodge | July 19, 2021

Keeping it Clean at Capella

Capella Lodge is proudly participating in plastic-free July, an annual challenge to reduce reliance on plastic waste.

Artist Residency with Joshua Yeldham

Capella Lodge | October 12, 2020

Artist Residency with Joshua Yeldham

Baillie Lodges undertook its first ever artist-in-residence program at Capella on Lord Howe this year, with artist Joshua Yeldham.

Protecting Paradise: Howe to Make a Difference

Capella Lodge | August 5, 2019

Protecting Paradise: Howe to Make a Difference

The World Heritage-listed island paradise champions conservation and sustainability.

Ten Fun Facts About Lord Howe Island

Capella Lodge | July 10, 2019

Ten Fun Facts About Lord Howe Island

These facts highlight just how incredible Lord Howe Island is...

Hiking Mount Gower

Capella Lodge | June 17, 2019

Hiking Mount Gower

Learn about the Mount Gower walk, ranked as one of the world's best.

Indulge in the new Capella Spa

Capella Lodge | March 11, 2019

Indulge in the new Capella Spa

Read about the private sanctuary offering a balm to the bustle of every-day life.

Capella Lodge | January 30, 2019

In Profile: Capella Lodge Managers – Mark McKillop and Libby Grant

Anyone who has stayed at Capella knows lodge managers Libby Grant and Mark McKillop. Resident managers since the lodge opened as a Baillie Lodges property in 2003...

Capella Lodge | September 4, 2018

In Profile: Executive Chef – Cooper Dickson

Get to know Capella Lodge's Executive Chef, Cooper Dickson.

Bureau of Meteorology, Lord Howe Island

Capella Lodge | July 19, 2017

Bureau of Meteorology, Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe is fortunate to have its very own Bureau of Meteorology, which has been around for over 100 years.

Mt Gower Challenge

Capella Lodge | January 2, 2017

Mt Gower Challenge

Lord Howe Island resident Ollie Whistler has made local history and taken title of the Mount Gower Challenge, beating his father’s 18 year held record by just 47 seconds.

Golf on Lord Howe Island

Capella Lodge | June 30, 2010

Golf on Lord Howe Island

The Lord Howe Island golf course has been developed and expanded into one of the most picturesque courses in Australia!

The Providence Petrel

Capella Lodge | March 10, 2010

The Providence Petrel

The incredibly rare Petrel once bred in only two places on earth, Lord Howe and Norfolk Island.