Amenities
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
Experiences
- Hiking
- Massage
- Wildlife
- Wine Tasting
Why we love
- Island wildlife
- Panoramic views
- Truly all-inclusive
Rebuilt after the 2020 bushfires, a clifftop lodge on Kangaroo Island that feels like the edge of the world, with the Southern Ocean below and the island’s wildlife just beyond the door.
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