LOCAL BAYS, ISLETS, BEACHES

BAIRD BAY on the South Australian coast offers a comfortable and architecturally unique base for a coastal holiday. Owners and hosts Alan and Trish Payne organise marine adventures such as swimming with sea lions and dolphins; trips to offshore islands to observe NZ fur seals, penguins and rare rock wallabies; and 4WD excursions. Guests stay in an adobe, Santa Fe inspired building with four double guest suites. There is an additional building with three bedrooms suitable for families. Bookings and enquiries, Outback Encounter, (08) 8354 4405.

Vogue Living Australia Feb / Mar '03