Kangaroo Island luxury lodge
| country: | Australia |
| location: | Hanson Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia |
| price: | From AU $900 - AU $1800 per person per night twin share, from AU $1350 - AU $2700 single. Extra person AU $550 per adult, AU $350 per child (6-17 years). Min stay 2 nights. Price depends on type of room and includes meals, beverages and excursions. Min age: 6 years |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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Kangaroo Island Lodge
This is Kangaroo Island's first luxury lodge. Situated amongst the coastal drama of spectacular Hanson Bay, guests are immersed in a unique wilderness experience.
With its own definitive organic luxury style and sustainable philosophy, our Kangaroo Island Lodge allows guests to discover the magnificent coastal scenery and abundant wildlife for which the Island is renowned, in impeccable style. Commanding spectacular views of the majestic ocean, the Kangaroo Island Lodge features a contemporary restaurant with convivial open bar, sumptuous lounge and spa retreat. Twenty indulgent suites, simultaneously glamorous yet refined have been designed with uncompromising sensitivity to the pristine environment, the ultimate fusion of nature and luxury.
All suites in our Kangaroo Island Lodge feature lavish king sleeping area/s, sunken lounge, stunning glass walled bathroom and outdoor terrace with breathtaking views. Located at the heart of Kangaroo Island’s attractions, personalised interpretive activities offer guests an exclusive and sophisticated Island experience.
Daily Rates include: Gourmet breakfast, light lunch, 4 course dinner with inspired daily menu, selected alcoholic and all non-alcoholic beverages, exceptional guided adventures and experiences and Island airport transfers.
Kangaroo Island
Widely regarded as Australia’s Galapagos and home to abundant native wildlife and spectacular natural beauty, Kangaroo Island sits a mere 15km from the shores of mainland South Australia. As Australia’s third largest, the Island is 155km long by 55km wide and covers some 4,500 sq km. With 21 national and conservation parks, 267 species of birds, 891 species of native plants and a species of bee found nowhere else on the planet, Kangaroo Island has established itself as a premiere destination for nature lovers of all types.
Located in the heart of the Island’s major natural features, guests won’t spend hours travelling between attractions. To ensure an intimate, private and personal experience, tours will operate with no more than 10 guests per group, in customised vehicles with private naturalist guides. Visits to spectacular natural attractions are also scheduled during off-peak times so guests enjoy a private safari feel to their guided encounters.
Complimentary: Mountain bikes, sea kayaks, picnic drop offs, walking trails and a DVD, book and board game library.
This is Kangaroo Island's first luxury lodge. Situated amongst the coastal drama of spectacular Hanson Bay, guests are immersed in a unique wilderness experience.
With its own definitive organic luxury style and sustainable philosophy, our Kangaroo Island Lodge allows guests to discover the magnificent coastal scenery and abundant wildlife for which the Island is renowned, in impeccable style. Commanding spectacular views of the majestic ocean, the Kangaroo Island Lodge features a contemporary restaurant with convivial open bar, sumptuous lounge and spa retreat. Twenty indulgent suites, simultaneously glamorous yet refined have been designed with uncompromising sensitivity to the pristine environment, the ultimate fusion of nature and luxury.
All suites in our Kangaroo Island Lodge feature lavish king sleeping area/s, sunken lounge, stunning glass walled bathroom and outdoor terrace with breathtaking views. Located at the heart of Kangaroo Island’s attractions, personalised interpretive activities offer guests an exclusive and sophisticated Island experience.
Daily Rates include: Gourmet breakfast, light lunch, 4 course dinner with inspired daily menu, selected alcoholic and all non-alcoholic beverages, exceptional guided adventures and experiences and Island airport transfers. Kangaroo Island
Widely regarded as Australia’s Galapagos and home to abundant native wildlife and spectacular natural beauty, Kangaroo Island sits a mere 15km from the shores of mainland South Australia. As Australia’s third largest, the Island is 155km long by 55km wide and covers some 4,500 sq km. With 21 national and conservation parks, 267 species of birds, 891 species of native plants and a species of bee found nowhere else on the planet, Kangaroo Island has established itself as a premiere destination for nature lovers of all types.
special things to do and see at the Kangaroo Island Lodge
We offer guests a complete Kangaroo Island experience in a minimum two night stay. With exceptional guided adventures and experiences included in the nightly tariff, all guests will enjoy a personalised experiential touring itinerary of the Island’s unique natural attractions. Guests at our Kangaroo Island Lodge can be as active as they please. A range of signature activities are offered daily allowing guests to encounter rich and varied wildlife, indulge in world-class food and wine and discover the Island's unique natural attractions, often with exclusive access and always with a touch of luxury. Rates include exceptional guided experiences and adventures. A range of private touring itineraries are available at additional cost. Located in the heart of the Island’s major natural features, guests won’t spend hours travelling between attractions. To ensure an intimate, private and personal experience, tours will operate with no more than 10 guests per group, in customised vehicles with private naturalist guides. Visits to spectacular natural attractions are also scheduled during off-peak times so guests enjoy a private safari feel to their guided encounters.
Complimentary: Mountain bikes, sea kayaks, picnic drop offs, walking trails and a DVD, book and board game library.
travellers' tales
The rooms are very private, and look our directly onto the Ocean - we watched a big lightning storm come in as if we were all alone in the world. (more)
rooms, food and facilities
Restaurant & Bar: A spectacular sweeping panorama of Hanson Bay provides a dramatic backdrop for savouring contemporary Australian cuisine, showcasing the freshest island and local seasonal produce. A convivial open bar and walk-in cellar highlight premium South Australian wines and beers. The Great Room: The design pinnacle of our Kangaroo Island Lodge, the Great Room features floor to ceiling glass windows with full frontal panoramas and a sumptuous array of lounge choices. Outdoor seating areas and a heated wet-edge plunge pool invite total immersion in the pristine surroundings.
Baudin Lounge: A serene and private place to escape, read a book, watch a movie, enjoy a nature presentation or challenge a friend to a board game!
Featuring a comprehensive reference library, interpretive display, movie and game library, the lounge can also be used for intimate meetings and events. Spa: Housed in its own stunning pavilion, the Spa is an intimate and private oasis of calm set amongst coastal drama. A signature spa menu offers a range of Li’tya rejuvenation and relaxation treatments, inspired by the Aboriginal dreamtime. Three treatment rooms, a steam room and chill lounge offer the ultimate pampering experience.
how to find our Kangaroo Island Lodge
Located at Hanson Bay on the Island’s south-west coast, the lodge is a 50 or 90 minute drive from the airport or ferry terminal respectively. By air: Regular daily flights are available (30 mins) from Adelaide (ADL) to Kangaroo Island – Kingscote (KGC).
By sea: Regular 45 minute ferry transfers operate between Cape Jervis on the mainland and Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Cape Jervis is an easy two hour drive from Adelaide.
Transfers: The lodge operates luxury vehicle transfers connecting with all flights (included in rate). Private transfers are available at additional cost. Pre or post private touring is also an excellent transfer option.
how this holiday makes a difference
 We employ a dynamic environmental management plan that steers our operations. We exploit low wattage, energy saver light globes in all rooms. LPG is utilised for laundry and kitchen facilities. Our Kangaroo Island Lodge features an intricate building management system whereby power usage is minimised during off-peak periods. The aspect has been designed to maximise natural weather patterns, including flow-through ventilation and glazing to capture sunlight and store natural heat. The property use eco-smart fires, fuelled by green energy such as ethanol for public areas and in-room fire places. Wastewater and organic waste is treated by the 'Biolytix Filter System'. Using a chemical free process that is also odour absorbing, the system converts organic waste, wastewater and sewage to clean irrigation water which is utilised on plantings in the staff village area via a subsurface system that also ensures wildlife are not attracted by food wastes. Organic waste is sent to the compost unit. Biodegradable chemicals are used for cleaning. Extensive recycling is undertaken, separating compost materials, cardboard and paper, glass, plastic, aluminium and rubbish. Water is harvested from all roof surfaces at the lodge and stored in tanks with a total capacity in excess of 1.5 million litres. A key aim of management is to have the property rainwater self-sufficient every four out of five years. In accordance with the Commonwealth Government’s Water Efficiency & Labelling Standards Act, the lodge has installed accredited bathroom and shower fittings to ensure efficient systems for guests to minimise their water usage. Guests are encouraged to opt for laundry services every third day of their stay, potentially saving 250,000 litres per annum as well as minimising detergent use. During the construction of the lodge, many Kangaroo Island locals have been employed in a variety of trades including; stone masons, builders, labourers, surveyors, landscapers and earth workers. All hospitality and house staff positions will be made available to the community and locals employed where possible. Comprehensive training will be provided to all staff on an ongoing basis as part of their experience. We recently donated funds to Kamar Khusus, the Focus group for students with high special needs at Kingscote Campus. The donation was used to purchase 'Kidipads' an assistive technology resource, which when linked to a computer can develop areas of the curriculum such as speech, music, numeracy and literacy. We have donated a prize to next year's Annual POSH Fundraiser for The Cancer Council. We have created the 'Environment Fund' in partnership with the South Australian Government. It is expected that the fund will raise between $20,000 and $50,000 annually, with voluntary guest contributions making up part of the funds. A Board of Directors will administer the fund and invest money in a range of local environment projects on Kangaroo Island. |
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