Southern Ocean Lodge is inviting guests to look south this winter with the chance to witness the Aurora Australis from one of Kangaroo Island’s most dramatic coastal vantage points.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology’s Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre, dates for heightened auroral activity are July 12 to 16 with a peak on July 14, August 10 to 14 with a peak on August 12 and September 8 to 12 with a peak on September 10.
Robyn Bautovich, Southern Ocean Lodge General Manager, said few places offered a better stage for the Southern Lights than Kangaroo Island’s wild southern coast.
“On a clear winter night, standing on these cliffs with guests and watching the southern horizon is a truly special experience. When the Aurora appears, it creates a remarkable spectacle, casting its glow across the ocean, the sky and the limestone coastline,” Ms Bautovich said.
Removed from urban light pollution and perched on the island’s southern clifftops with uninterrupted ocean outlooks extending toward the Antarctic, the lodge offers ideal conditions for aurora watching and night photography.
Guests need not travel with specialist equipment, with modern smartphones capable of producing strong results in night or pro mode when paired with a steady surface.
While sightings can never be guaranteed, the cooler months bring longer, darker nights and strong geomagnetic activity can push auroral displays into view from southern Australian locations including Kangaroo Island.
