Kangaroo Island

Australia

This tiny Aussie island’s luxury offerings are heating up

On Kangaroo Island, the luxe end of stays has long been anchored by Southern Ocean Lodge. It’s now welcoming new luxury villas and a golf course.

Julietta Jameson

The circular great room, its huge picture windows framing a panorama of Hanson Bay.

Luxury holidays

Five years after being destroyed, iconic Aussie lodge is back to its best

The art at luxury stay Southern Ocean Lodge uses relics from the 2020 fires to represent life pulled from the ashes.

Ben Groundwater

Some overnights, like Seabourn’s, will even see passengers rejoining the cruise at the next port.

Cruises

Cruising is no longer all about the sea, as this curious trend shows

If you imagined cruises only sail the edges of continents, you might be delighted by the new range of land add-ons that extend exploration far inland.

Brian Johnston

Cruises

Port guide: Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Kangaroo Island has bounced back from its 2019-20 summer bushfires and is as beautiful as ever. Here’s what you should take in.

Brian Johnston

The Enchanted Fig Tree, Kangaroo Island.

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South Australia

Kangaroo Island’s other luxury retreat has been transformed

A revamped lodge is making waves on Kangaroo Island by giving the fire-weary land and its inhabitants a helping hand.

David Whitley

The Lodge’s overall fooprint remains much the same.

Luxury holidays

After being destroyed by fire, iconic Aussie lodge finally ready to reopen

The rebuilt Southern Ocean Lodge bears great resemblance to the original, but with some considered additions and adjustments that elevate the landmark for a new era.