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Island Alive Forest Escape
Where To Stay Pelican Lagoon, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
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Island Alive is a nature-immersive forest escape located on the edge of Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park. Designed for deep rest and reconnection, it offers a secluded stay with uninterrupted time in nature and with one another. When you book, you receive exclusive, private access to the entire property, with no other guests on site.
Island Alive’s hero experience, Sunset Forest Flow, is a three-hour private contrast therapy ritual combining steam sauna, invigorating cold plunge, and wood-fired hot tub soaks in a peaceful outdoor forest setting. This experience is included on arrival, along with a grazing platter and a bottle of local wine. Guests may enjoy unlimited use of the sauna and wood-fired hot tub throughout their stay.
Stay overnight in forest cabins as part of a self-guided nature getaway, ideal for couples, small groups, and mother-daughter escapes.
Island Alive is a self-catered experience (aside from the platter and wine on arrival) and is located just 15 minutes from Penneshaw, making it easy to dine locally while returning to seclusion and serenity.
Optional add-ons include private relaxation massages on site, or a guided sensory breathwork and forest bathing experience.
Every experience at Island Alive is intimate, eco-conscious, and deeply connected to nature, offering a truly unique Kangaroo Island escape for those seeking privacy, presence, and restoration.
Facilities
Barbeque
Carpark
Communal Kitchen
Communal Lounge
Communal Refrigerator
Gas
Laundry
Open Fireplace
Outdoor Dining Area
Outdoor Furniture
Spa/Sauna
Internet Access
Free WifiServices
Nestled within a serene native pine forest on Kangaroo Island, this eco-conscious accommodation offers a unique blend of comfort, character, and connection with nature. The property features an ensuite forest cabin with a queen bed, a flexible twin-share cabin (two singles or one queen), and a dorm-style room with two single beds, making it ideal for couples, friends, or small groups.
The open-plan living area includes a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, pot belly stove for cosy winter nights, and reverse cycle air-conditioning for year-round comfort. The highlight? A bathroom crafted inside a water tank, with a clear perspex roof that frames the forest canopy above—a truly immersive experience with nature.
Step outside to find outdoor hammocks, a tranquil lounging area, and a refreshing open-air shower under the trees. Enjoy shared spaces including a wraparound deck with beanbags for sun-soaked relaxation, a fire pit for starlit evenings, and an outdoor pizza oven for a rustic dining experience.
Guests also have access to a studio space perfect for yoga or private classes. Cocooned by forest and alive with wildlife—kangaroos grazing, birdsong overhead—this is a nature retreat designed for slowing down, recharging, and reconnecting.
Rates
From AU$450.00
$450 per night for two adults, including wine and platter on arrival plus the Sunset Forest Flow contrast therapy experience. Additional guests $100 per person, per night. Minimum one-night stay. Maximum six adults. No children under 10. Direct booking rate via our website enquiry form; Airbnb rates are higher.
Trading Times
Check In: 2:00 pm
Check Out: 11:00 am
