Baillie Lodges Brochure

Baillie Lodges is a dynamic portfolio of luxury lodges created by thepartnership of James and Hayley Baillie, setting new benchmarks for premium experiential travel in unique Australian style.Hayley and I created Baillie Lodges in 2003, Elemental to each lodge is a blueprint – theinspired by a shared love for travel, a passion prescribed key elements which define afor exploring the world, a taste for fine, local Baillie Lodges experience: a unique naturaldining and an appreciation of modern location, a contemporary architectural designarchitecture and refined interior design. symbiotic with the surrounds, fine food andFundamentally, we wanted to showcase beverages featuring local ingredients, aAustralia’s most extraordinary destinations and dedicated team offering ‘first name’ serviceto create standout luxurylodges offering an authentic and a welcome-home feel.experience of place. The overall sense is one of generous hospitality, of easy,We are very lucky to have relaxed luxury, of seeminglycreated a working lifestyle doing effortless attention to detail.what we love – travelling for workas well as for pleasure is an ideal Each lodge is a foundingcombination. We’re fortunate to member of the Luxury Lodgesbe able to work together and to of Australia collection. Together,have complementary skills and Baillie Lodges offers guestsinterests. And with four active an enlightened experiencesons we hope to be able to of Australia, a celebration ofshow them what the world has to offer and to its wonders and a genuinegive them the gift of travel. welcome (to our) home.It’s our pleasure to introduce the trio of We look forward to seeing you soon –remarkable lodges that make up the BaillieLodges portfolio: Capella Lodge on World James &HayleyHeritage-listed Lord Howe Island, SouthernOcean Lodge on the coastal sanctuaryof Kangaroo Island and Longitude 131° atAustralia’s spiritual heart, Uluru-Kata Tjuta.

OURLUXURYThe Baillie Lodges experience defines the horizons, while considered architecturalluxury of travel. Together the properties are design creates an easy connection with thetimeless in design, with myriad thoughtful indoors and out.details combining to create a feeling ofgenuine warmth and generous welcome. People are what keep our friends returning for more; to stay with Baillie Lodges is toEach lodge offers a gateway to its stay with family. Each guest’s sojourn isextraordinary location, from a personal tailor-made, creating a personal, lastingexperience of its culture and history, to its connection. It’s a luxury of home-comingregional art and natural heritage as well as and of spending time with loved ones.a sharing of food and wine sourced fromlocal producers. The effect is a holistic travel experience, a journey within the destination – the luxuryA stay at Baillie Lodges is a wholly sensory of travel.experience – a union of sights, scentsand tastes that immerses guests in theirsurrounds. It’s to wonder at untouched



COASTAL GLAMOURSouthern Ocean Lodge is Australia’s most extraordinary luxury lodge, offering a unique and exclusive Kangaroo Island experience.

Graced with sweeping horizons of pristinewilderness, Kangaroo Island is renowned asAustralia’s Galapágos. Kangaroos, koalas,seals, dolphins and whales frolic to everyone’sdelight in this ‘zoo without fences’.An inspiringly wild landscape is also home toartists and artisan food and wine producers,and is rich in maritime tales of the untamedSouthern Ocean. The island’s south-westcoast is spectacularly isolated, offering abreathtaking silence, a rare moment ofglorious solitude and peace.

Southern OceanLodge is a blueprint for 21st-century hipness.

NATURALHABITAT It’s hard to imagine a more sympathetic tribute to the wild beauty of Kangaroo Island than Southern Ocean Lodge. Sensitively designed to blend seamlessly with this ruggedly beautiful landscape, the luxury lodge appears to float along its secluded cliff top setting. The expansive Great Room lies at the helm, forming the hub of the lodging experience – guests dine decadently in the restaurant, lounge with a book and a drink or plan a great day ahead. Floor to ceiling windows extend panoramic views of white-sanded beaches and never-ending wilderness with the wild Southern Ocean thundering below. A commitment to sustainability is evident throughout, while local limestone walls, recycled timbers and bespoke furnishings afford guests a luxurious and exclusive retreat, Kangaroo Island style.

ASENSORYJOURNEYKangaroo Island is fast emerging as a haven forartisan producers, with local growers providing abounty of premium produce. Dining at SouthernOcean Lodge is designed to reflect its uniquesurrounds.The chefs at Southern Ocean Lodge work closelywith the island’s providores to source ingredientsfor its daily-designed menus. The lodge acts asambassador for Kangaroo Island’s local producers,gathering supplies and offering guests anaccomplished menu including free range lamb,sheep’s milk yoghurt and cheeses, native berries,Ligurian honey, free roaming geese and sustainablyproduced marron. A generous ‘at-home’ feel flowsthroughout, with a convivial open bar stocked withSouth Australian craft beers, premium wines andspirits, providing an easy self-serve option. A walk-incellar featuring exclusively South Australian wines –many available only at the cellar door – completesan exclusive Kangaroo Island epicurean adventure.

Kangaroo Island and broader South Australia are blessed with a healthy and growingnumber of premium food and beverage producers and it’sthis epicurean culture that is inspiring second helpings!

‘Kangaroo Island has come of age with your belief in it.’ Maggie Beer Australian Food Legend

INTOTHE WILDKangaroo Island’s vast, ever-changing landscapeand endless horizons beg to be explored. Atailor-made itinerary of guided experiences offersguests a first-hand encounter with abundant wildlife,roaming freely in its natural environment.Guests might walk among sea lions lolling in thedunes at Seal Bay, take a walk on the wild side atthe Remarkable Rocks and witness kangaroos andwallabies emerging to graze the grasslands at dusk.The sense of place is enhanced by discovery ofKangaroo Island’s fascinating history of wretchedshipwrecks and stoic lighthouse keepers, of isolated,persevering landholders privileged with few comfortssave the stars in the clear night sky. Signatureexperiences include a Flinders Chase adventure,and walks along the coastal cliff tops whilst arange of bespoke adventures takes in quad-biking,kayaking, guided hikes and private charters todiscover the island’s fascinating local artists or foodand wine producers.

ATRANQUILOASISThe satellite Southern Spa is a peaceful journeyaway from the main lodge, reached by a coastalboardwalk among native mallee. With theoxygen-charged ocean pounding below, thisintimate and serene sanctuary appears abovesheer limestone cliffs, offering views of the greatsweep of the southern sky stretching towards theimagined Antarctic.An indulgent menu of spa treatments featuresthe Australian made Li’tya spa care range andindigenous massage techniques and may bepersonally tailored to suit individual requests.Kangaroo Island’s own natural beauty productsincluding Ligurian honey, eucalyptus, mineralsalts and lavender combine to create an essentialisland spa experience. A luxe steam room offersa chance to cleanse whilst the Spa’s open-airterrace offers the perfect lounging place to soakin the moment.

The Southern Spa isa complete retreat,opening to infinite horizons of sea and sky.

GETTINGTHEREKangaroo Island sits amere 15km from theshores of mainland SouthAustralia. As Australia’sthird largest, the island is155km long by 55km wide.Located at Hanson Bayon the island’s south-westcoast, Southern OceanLodge is a 50 minutedrive from the airport or90 minute drive from theferry terminal. Regular30 minute flights operatefrom Adelaide to KangarooIsland’s Kingscote Airportto be met for transfer tothe lodge. Private charterscan also be arranged to anearby airfield.For self drive islandexcursions, a 45 minuteferry service runs betweenCape Jervis on themainland and Penneshawon Kangaroo Island. CapeJervis is a picturesque twohour drive from Adelaide.

LUXEORIGINSTwenty-one contemporary suites cantileveralong the curve of the limestone cliffs, eachwith unbroken views of the Southern Oceanand dramatic coastal wilderness.It’s a perfect place to spot whales breachingand dolphins surfing the waves, to catch sight ofan Osprey in flight or to watch the sun rise fromthe comfort of a well dressed king bed. Customdesigned furniture and locally sourced softfurnishings invite luxurious lounging, while worksby Kangaroo Island artists offer an inspiration.Guests bathe with a view to the Southern Oceanwith floor to ceiling windows, warm limestonefloors, generous rain-shower and exclusivebotanic rich spa range. A private outdoorterrace with daybed allows a step into thelandscape. An in-suite bar offers a selection ofSouth Australian treats just perfect for a snackbetween adventures.

THE LAST PARADISECapella Lodge is Lord Howe Island’s premium retreat, a haven ofunderstated luxury and a close-kept secret among stylish insiders.

Lord Howe Island is a subtropical ‘treasureisland’ preserved in time. An intoxicatingblend of pristine beaches, verdant pastures,lush rainforests and sheer volcanic peaks, LordHowe is a sanctuary for rare plants, sea birdsand marine life.The crescent-shaped island cradles theworld’s southern-most coral reef, warmed bycurrents from the Coral Sea to the north andproviding home to green sea turtles and akaleidoscope of abundant coral and fish,perfect to discover by snorkel or glass bottom-boat. The island’s many walking tracks scopemountains, beaches and rainforests, offeringspectacular views at every turn.Lord Howe has been a protected marine parkfor more than a century and was inscribed onthe UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982.Rising sharply more than 800m above sealevel, Mounts Gower and Lidgbird stand at theisland’s helm, the assumed natural caretakers,often shrouded in clouds and with an other-worldly, magnetic pull drawing visitors in.A fortunate few enjoy this island paradise, witha small number of residents and only fourhundred visitors permitted at any one timethis precious ecology continues to thrive justas nature intended.

Surrounded by sheermountains rising fromthe sea, Capella Lodge is worthy of a Bond villain’s hideaway.

CAPELLACHICCelebrated as the most luxurious retreat on LordHowe Island, Capella Lodge rests above romanticLovers Bay and at the foot of the towering MountsGower and Lidgbird, welcoming spectacular viewsof the ocean, subtropical reef and mountains.The contemporary architectural design presentsgenerous indoor-outdoor lounging areas anda light-filled, expansive bar and restaurant, withceiling-high glass that opens beneath a dramaticskillion roof seeming to reach to the mountainpeaks beyond. Outside, Gowers Terrace offersluxurious lounging with a view, ideal for relaxing orenjoying sunset drinks, while a horizon pool gentlycascades and invites a languid dip. Inside, afeeling of relaxed sophistication flows throughout.Beach-house chic furnishings and customfabrics complement island-themed artworksand recycled wooden floors creating an easyambience and barefoot luxury.

ANATURALSELECTIONDining at Capella Lodge is at once refined andgenerous, sophisticated and relaxed, internationaland island-inspired. It’s a celebration of fine localproduce, with an abundance of fresh line-caughtfish, island-grown greens and foraged coastal herbs.The restaurant opens to spectacular views of thelagoon and mountains, offering an idyllic backdropfor dining at every occasion throughout the day.Outdoors, the simple pleasure of a long and lazybarbecue lunch enjoyed alfresco is a favourite LordHowe tradition – with fish feeding and snorkellingoptional. Fresh produce-driven menus changedaily to showcase locally sourced and oftenorganic ingredients accompanied by lodge-madespecialities. Sunset drinks and canapés at theevening’s open bar cap off the day as the sun slipsbehind a pink-skied horizon and segues easily todinner. A generous selection of premium winesincludes hand-chosen labels from Australia’s finestwineries to complement the fresh island flavours.

Cuisine at Capella Lodge is designed to promote the freshisland flavours of superb local and regional produce. A surprising harvest springs from this tiny, pristine island blessed with richsoils and bountiful waters and from Capella’s own kitchen garden.

Sir David Attenborough once wrote that Lord Howe is ‘so extraordinary it is almost unbelievable…’.

BEAUTYRICH &RARE World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island is a paradise of rainforests, reefs and beaches and home to hundreds of rare and endemic species, meaning any visit to the place has an air of a National Geographic expedition. With Capella Lodge considered one’s own luxe base camp, guests take to walking tracks to explore subtropical forests and white-sanded beaches and to take in remote rocky coves alive with magnificent birdlife or valleys brimming with ancient plants. There are mountains to climb, including to the summit of Mt Gower, rated as one of the world’s best day walks. Below, the clear, warm waters of the lagoon are ablaze with the colour of corals. Sea turtles and a riot of fish swim in submarine cities sheltered in the reef, while kingfish and tuna cruise in open waters beyond. Exploring this underwater world is as simple as taking fins and snorkel, a kayak or a glass-bottomed boat, or a scuba-dive for deeper inspection.

ISLANDHAVEN Inspired by the carefree spirit of the authentic Australian beach house, Capella Lodge has nine contemporary, island-styled suites designed to reflect Lord Howe’s pristine natural environment. Each provides a private and relaxed retreat, extending the easy feel of the main lodge with timber floors, marine-inspired finishes and expansive windows to welcome in the sea breeze. Spacious, light-filled interiors feature stylishly appointed king beds, bespoke furnishings and specially commissioned artworks to create a feeling of understated luxury. Generous basalt stone bathrooms offer a rain shower and signature spa amenities while a well-stocked in-suite bar offers a range of gourmet treats for lazily indulgent moments. Private decks with lounging areas take in views of ocean and mountains under the sway of Lord Howe’s endemic Kentia palms and welcome the outside in.

GETTINGTHERELord Howe is situated inthe South Pacific Ocean,700km north-east ofSydney, Australia.Access is exclusively via ashort Qantas flight whichdeparts daily from Sydneyand provides a spectacularaerial welcome to theisland sanctuary.QantasLink operates32-seat Dash 8 aircraft toLord Howe Island. Flightsare less than 2 hours fromSydney or Brisbane. A 14kgluggage limit per personapplies on all Lord HoweIsland flights.Capella Lodge hosts meetall flights, welcoming andthen farewelling guestsfrom the airport’s greenlawn. Return transfersbetween airport and lodgeare provided in true Capellacomfort and style.

OUTBACK DREAMINGLongitude 131°, the luxury desert basecamp at Uluru-Kata Tjuta, offers an essential experience of Australia’s spirited heartland in Baillie Lodges’ exclusive style.

Treasured as Australia’s spiritual heart, It’s a land of stark contrasts, playingthe dual World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata spiritual home to the world’s oldest livingTjuta National Park is an ancient desert culture, the indigenous Australians, whilstlandscape widely known as the ‘Red Centre’ revealing a more modern history with thethanks to the rust-red earth which makes folklore of the early western explorers.up the region’s towering rock formationsand flowing sand dunes. A visit to Uluru-Kata Tjuta is an experience of culture and heritage, as guests haveDomed by a deep blue sky and spanning a first-hand and often life-changinga vast expanse of the Northern Territory, introduction to the creation stories of thethe outback’s rugged beauty is heightened traditional custodians and connect withby the living presence of one of the world’s this irresistible land that is at once magic,largest monoliths, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and magnetic and splendidly isolated.the sacred red domes of Kata Tjuta(The Olgas) which stand nearby.

Longitude 131° isthe outback’s mostglamorous address.

ROCKSTARNestled atop rust-red dunes, Longitude 131°overlooks Australia’s best-known natural icon,Uluru. This is glamping at its most luxurious.The welcome open spaces of the central DuneHouse include the restaurant with ever-changingviews of the monolith as a backdrop for everymeal as well as lounging areas in contemporarycampaign style, ideal for relaxing with an icy drinkand exchanging stories of the day’s adventures inthe outback.Indigenous artworks from local artists standalongside an array of artefacts of the first westernpioneers. Glass doors open on to a timelessdesert landscape, affording guests an easyencounter with the outdoors. Floor to ceilingwindows and a high canopied roof offer a coolretreat from the Red Centre and lead the style ofthe guest pavilions beyond.

Guests at Longitude 131° dine overlooking the nation’s spiritual heart whilst enjoyingcontemporary cuisine curatedfrom the finest produce from allaround the country, combined with indigenous and outback flavours to create a unique taste of Australia.

ANAUSTRALIANFLAVOURLocated at the heart of Australia, selection of Australian wines and beers,Longitude 131° offers a dining experience as well as premium spirits. Sunset drinksthat represents the very best ingredients and canapés are enjoyed in the cool offrom around the nation, brought together the evening either on the dune-top atin one kitchen. Longitude 131°, or in the presence of Uluru, allowing guests a view of the changingGuests are intrigued by the flavours lights reflected on the Rock’s many facesand textures of the bush on the menu, as the sun slips below the horizon.with desert-foraged herbs, finger limes,muntrie berries, quandongs and Dinner at Table 131° is one of life’s mostDavidson plums creating a uniquely memorable, as the theatre is transportedlocal dining experience. to a remote setting among the dunes and guests relax along a convivial, lamp-The Dune House, with its panoramic lit table for a degustation menu under aviews and soaring roof, is the central glittering canopy of stars. This is, withouthub of Longitude 131°, where guests doubt, the crescendo to an amazing daydine and relax. The feel-at-home open of discovery.bar is available throughout the day,generously stocked with a ‘top shelf’

SACREDGROUNDGuests at Longitude 131° adopt the spirit of theoriginal pioneers, relaxing after a day’s exploring incanopied pavilions, recreated for the 21st centuryas sanctuaries of earthy elegance.Custom-designed furniture from contemporaryAustralian designers offers stylish lounging, whilstthe bespoke ‘Baillie Bed’ dressed in organiclinens and luxurious throws holds centre stage.Private floor to ceiling windows yield unparalleledviews of Uluru, quite literally at the end of thebed. Each ‘tent’ is named for an explorer orpioneer and framed artefacts offer a first-handhistory and tales of a much tougher experiencein the outback. The unique textures of localindigenous artworks provide a colourful contrastto the pioneering past. An ensuite bathroomoffers a generous rain shower, while the in-suitebar proffers a selection of Australia’s best lovedgourmet treats, making the early start for sunrisetours of Uluru and Kata Tjuta an even moreappealing prospect.

It’s an outback stay the urbanite’s way - think climate control, a king-sized bed andUluru at your doorstep.

ASPIRITEDENCOUNTERWith Longitude 131° as luxury base camp, Guests looking to explore more of theguests can explore the protected cultural outback, or who have a special interestand natural landscape of World Heritage to pursue can choose from a selection oflisted Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. bespoke experiences in addition to their signature Longitude 131° itinerary. ActivitiesLongitude 131° operates a signature may be relaxed and intimate, like romanticitinerary of personally guided experiences private dining or sunset viewing options toof Uluru and Kata Tjuta allowing an more energetic pursuits like guided hikes,encounter with the Red Centre’s iconic which include the classic Uluru base walknatural attractions. and rewarding Valley of the Winds circuit at Kata Tjuta. There are private arrival andGuides at Longitude 131° have an intimate departure tour options, most thrillingly viaknowledge of the geology and ecology of helicopter.this ancient land and an introduction to thetraditional Anangu Tjukurpa, which is thefoundation of the indigenous community’slife and society. These stories, sharedalong each of the tours, enrich and add apersonal education of the local landscapeand culture to the experience.

Timeless and enriching,Longitude 131° promises a transcendent connection with this spirited land.

GETTINGTHERELongitude 131° stands at thegateway to Uluru-Kata TjutaNational Park in the heart ofthe Northern Territory.Only three hours’ travelby air from the east coastof Australia, flights areavailable from Sydney,Cairns and Alice Springsdirect to Ayers Rock Airportdaily; flights from Melbourneoperate on selected days.Alternatively, flights fromSydney, Melbourne, Adelaideand Darwin connect viaAlice Springs and ontoAyers Rock Airport.Longitude 131° operatescomplimentary transfersconnecting with all AyersRock Airport flights in aprestige fleet of customluxury vehicles.An adventurous self-driveexcursion is a popularoption and a range of hirecar options is available.

A true once in a lifetime Longitude 131° also partners with outback destination – the only adventure operators for specialist ventures,problem being that it’s ranging from ‘bush tucker’ tours – with invaluable so good you will want help from students at the local indigenous school to reveal hidden menu items on offer to return. in the outback – to day trips to Kings Canyon. Scenic flights over Uluru, Kata Tjuta and beyond to Mount Conner, the region’s ‘other’ distinctive monolith offer an exhilarating aerial perspective of the outback, revered as a ‘must do’ by those in the know. Adventure seekers can jump on a Harley- Davidson for an unforgettable ride around Uluru, join a camel train for a mesmeric encounter of the outback at dusk in the style of the western pioneers, whilst others take to mountain bikes for a more down-to-earth adventure. For lovers of art, a visit to local indigenous art galleries is a chance to witness artists at work and even an opportunity for guests to create their own dot-painting. Possibilities to explore Australia’s outback are as vast as its horizons; the team at Longitude 131° will choreograph each guest’s stay to create a highly tailored, personal experience of Uluru-Kata Tjuta and beyond and always in Baillie Lodges’ stylish comfort.

REMARKABLEEVENTS For those passionate about celebrating a special occasion, delving deep into a special-interest event, retreating for a premium corporate incentive or exclusive meeting-with-a-view, the three Baillie Lodges properties deliver a remarkable experience. A unique combination of superb fine dining, premium facilities and meeting venues, luxury accommodation and a tailored itinerary of outdoor experiences creates an unforgettable retreat. For social celebrations including weddings, anniversaries and birthdays, the team at each lodge can create special menus, venue themes and group activities – and such special occasions are also often shared simply with a loved one or lucky few. A corporate event at Baillie Lodges is enriched by private meeting areas, fine dining and a far-from- the-boardroom itinerary of signature adventures and challenging bespoke experiences.

The popular natural history Expedition program foodie ambassadors. From a free-range lamb farmcan be coordinated around a special interest group to a sheep’s milk dairy and beehives housing thefrom between three and seven night stays, with an island’s pure Ligurian bees, the KI Food Safari isitinerary of adventures tailored to preference and a deliciously hands-on experience that follows thevarying among the extraordinary lodge locations; island’s produce on its journey to the menus atsubtropical Lord Howe Island, wildly beautiful Southern Ocean Lodge.Kangaroo Island or the World Heritage-listedmagnetism of the Red Centre. At Longitude 131°, guests can join indigenous students from the local high school in a ‘bushFrom guided hikes and amazing wildlife encounters tucker’ tour to discover the hidden tasty treasuresto gourmet excursions, location dining and of the outback, whilst at Capella Lodge on Lordadrenalin-filled adventures, there’s an activity for Howe Island some precious foraging tips fromevery whim. The Expeditions provide a chance the chef reveal a bounty of edible sea herbs andto learn more about a destination’s unique flora, succulents growing among the reef shallows.fauna and landscape, with interpretive tours andfascinating lectures delivered by field experts. Events of every kind at Baillie Lodges are exclusive, tailored and luxurious, delivering an experienceFor dedicated food-lovers, the popular KI Food that is at once highly satisfying and uniquelySafari traverses Kangaroo Island to meet its artisan memorable.producers, led by some of Australia’s best known

LODGE LOCATIONS ✈ Darwin Cairns ✈ NORTHERN TERRITORY ✈ Alice Springs QUEENSLAND Brisbane ✈ WESTERN Ayers Rock (Uluru) ✈ AUSTRALIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA✈ Perth NEW SOUTH Lord Howe Island ✈ WALES ✈ Adelaide Sydney ✈ Canberra ✈ Kangaroo Island ✈ VICTORIA Melbourne ✈Baillie Lodges promises an inspiring TASMANIAexperience of Australia at its most Hobart ✈extraordinary, from the idyllic paradise ofLord Howe, to the pristine sanctuary ofKangaroo Island and the timeless heart of the‘Red Centre’. Capturing the essence of thisremarkable land, each destination is easilyaccessed by daily flights from major ports.



Capella Lodge LORD HOWE ISLAND Longitude 131° ULURU-KATA TJUTA Southern Ocean Lodge KANGAROO ISLAND 61 2 9918 [email protected] baillielodges.com.au