1. Southern Ocean Lodge

    Perched on cliffs above the Southern Ocean on Kangaroo Island, this is the kind of luxury lodge where the wildlife genuinely competes with the room for your attention. Kangaroos wander past your villa, whales breach offshore, and the chef is cooking whatever just came out of the water. The wine cellar leans hard into South Australian bottles. It's remote in the best possible way, and the vibe is effortlessly upscale without feeling stuffy.

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    American Express Travel One To Watch Award 2025 · The World's 50 Best Hotels
    #69 · The World's 50 Best Hotels
    Forbes Travel Guide
    Forbes Recommended
    Address
    Hanson Bay Rd, Kingscote SA 5223, Australia · Karatta
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