Food safari on Kangaroo Island

Southern Ocean Lodge, one of Australia’s most lauded properties, has put together a new and exclusive five-night, food lovers’ safari (27th August – 1st September 2011).

This hands-on, paddock and vineyard tour aims to discover Kangaroo Island’s best produce, charting its journey to the plates and glasses of the inspired menus at Southern Ocean Lodge.

This inaugural culinary expedition in South Australia (southaustralia.com) will traverse the length and breadth of Kangaroo Island in search of fabulous food and wine, hand-picked straight from the source with South Australia’s favourite food legends, Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant, as interchanging tour leaders.

Itinerary highlights include:

- ‘Work experience’ at the Sheep Milk Dairy
- A visit to the green pastures of Southrock Lamb and the shady groves of KI Olive Oil
- Plucking marron and abalone from aquaculture farms and shucking oysters at American River
- Wine tastings
- Cooking demonstrations

The five-night food safari costs from AUD$4,950 (approx £3,182) per person (based on twin-share) and includes:

- Accommodation in a luxury suite at Southern Ocean Lodge
- All meals and open bar with premium wines and spirits, in-suite bar
- Return flights between Adelaide and Kangaroo Island, plus transfers
- All excursions hosted by either Maggie Beer or Simon Bryant

For more information, visit: southernoceanlodge.com.au