Baillie Lodges has announced highly regarded hospitality professional Melissa Hamilton has been appointed as Restaurant Manager at its Barossa Valley luxury lodge, The Louise.

Hannah McGregor Announced as General Manager, The Louise

Baillie Lodges has launched a new initiative designed to offer mateship and connection to its regional community partners.

Baillie Lodges’ reimagined The Louise has opened in the Barossa Valley following a $3 million makeover. Visitors staying at the property, or dining at The Louise’s restaurants – award-winning Appellation and the new Contour (formerly three75) – will appreciate a stylish and contemporary look and feel in line with the Baillie Lodges character.

Work is underway on Baillie Lodges’ redesign of acclaimed luxury lodge The Louise in South Australia’s Barossa Valley culinary country, with the reopening of the new-look property slated for 5 September, just in time for spring.

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.

Captain’s Choice has unveiled a series of adventures by Royal Jet to some of Australia’s luxury lodges, visiting extraordinary destinations in true luxury.

Baillie Lodges has acquired South Australia’s preeminent luxury lodge, The Louise. The Barossa Valley-based boutique property will join the esteemed stable in September 2021.

Luxury Lodges of Australia has introduced a guide to last-minute availability at its collection of boutique properties around the country.

Virtuoso’s new regional program devised in Australia is providing a footpath for local suppliers to access the luxury network’s global database of travel advisors. The new partnerships, revealed exclusively by LATTE last month, have provided suppliers with an alternative to dumping inventory with online package specialists, says Adrian Clarke, Virtuoso’s Marketing & Commercial Manager, Asia Pacific.

Luxury Lodges of Australia has outlined the planned reopening dates of its member partners which had tentatively paused operations in March due to the coronavirus pandemic and imposed government travel restrictions.

Ideally situated in the heart of South Australia’s iconic Barossa wine country, you’ll find absolute luxury and inspired design with private spaces, generous ensuites and breathtaking vineyard views at The Louise Barossa Valley. Here’s why The Louise is the perfect place to stay, meet or unwind.