December 6, 2023
Baillie Lodges’ flagship property on Kangaroo Island returns
After almost four years in the planning, design and construction, Baillie Lodges flagship property Southern Ocean Lodge has today reopened on the south coast of South Australia’s Kangaroo Island. Southern Ocean Lodge’s original architect Max Pritchard and his team have led the recreation of the property and have included all the features guests loved best along with some considered extras, set for a new era of travel on Kangaroo Island.
Read More…April 12, 2023
Launch auction to give back to Australian community organisations
Baillie Lodges has confirmed the highly-anticipated reopening of Southern Ocean Lodge on 6 December 2023. The all-new ultra-luxury resort will debut just inside four years since it was leveled by bushfires in January 2020.
Read More…July 26, 2022
New release collection of 12- to 65-day sailings from Sydney to Vancouver
Due to popular demand, Seabourn has extended Seabourn Odyssey’s deployment in Australia and New Zealand waters this coming season with a brand-new 12-day roundtrip Sydney sailing, departing 9 March 2023.
Read More…February 21, 2022
Baillie Lodges marks the start of rebuilding flagship Kangaroo Island retreat
The rebuild of Baillie Lodges’ Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island, South Australia commenced on Friday [18 February 2022], with an official sod-turning ceremony. The original flagship property of the Baillie Lodges’ stable was destroyed by bushfires in January 2020.
Read More…February 11, 2022
Date set for soil turning for next iteration of Baillie Lodges’ flagship retreat
A soil turning ceremony next week at the site of the former Southern Ocean Lodge will signify the official start of rebuilding the next iteration of one of Australia’s most acclaimed resorts.
Read More…September 8, 2020
Two region-specific Australia brochures for 2021/22
Scenic has unveiled its 2021/22 Australia program, introducing a new journey through the Kimberley and smaller group sizes which will be capped at 24 passengers.
Read More…July 28, 2020
New flexible and small group journeys confirmed
Abercrombie & Kent has this week rolled out its expanded portfolio of tailor-made and flexible small group journeys across Australia and New Zealand.
Read More…June 22, 2020
New close-to-home sailing from Melbourne to Fremantle
Ponant has unveiled details of a new to market 12-night tropical expedition of Southern Australia departing in late March next year. Cruising between Melbourne and Fremantle on the small luxury ship Le Bellot, the sailing will visit Tasmania, three ports in South Australia, cross the Great Australian Bight and call in at two ports in Western Australia.
Read More…May 26, 2020
Short duration price freeze on a select range of luxury Australian itineraries
APT has announced a price freeze on a selection of 2021 Outback and Kimberley itineraries at 2020 prices. The promotion means clients can book to explore our own backyard in 2021 and pay the same price as this year.
Read More…January 17, 2020
Baillie Lodges’ founders vow to reopen flagship lodge within two years
The owners of Southern Ocean Lodge, Baillie Lodges’ James and Hayley Baillie, have vowed to resurrect their former flagship retreat within two years after it was gutted by bushfires that swept through the western end of Kangaroo Island just days into the new decade.
Read More…January 3, 2020
Baillie Lodges’ iconic Kangaroo Island retreat closed indefinitely
One of Australia’s most iconic and luxurious properties, Southern Ocean Lodge, has sustained significant damage by bushfire during the afternoon of Friday January 3, 2020, operator Baillie Lodges has confirmed.
Read More…May 3, 2019
North and South itineraries to showcase Aussie wildlife, big and small
Small group adventure touring company, Natural Habitat Adventures, will reintroduce Australia to its global program from 2020 after an extended hiatus, LATTE can reveal exclusively.
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