An intimate luxury lodge nestled in the highlands of the Adelaide Hills in South Australia, Sequoia is a private sanctuary offering discerning travellers an exclusive and immersive stay. Punctuated with bespoke experiences that will sweep you off your feet, connect with the land and its people through intimate onsite activities that will see you savouring the talents of artisan producers and listening in awe to ancient dreamtime stories. Sequoia’s 14 opulent open-plan suites boast a sunken lounge with a gas fireplace, bedroom, bathroom with a large bathtub and a wellness shower, and a balcony with an expansive daybed, the perfect place to soak up panoramic valley vistas.

All suites are fully automated with a selection of mood and time of day settings. Breathe in the pure mountain air as you explore nature and wildlife on a guided nature walk passing South Australian blue gums, local flora and fauna, and up-close encounters with resident wildlife, along the renowned Heysen Trail.

Gourmands can enjoy a relaxing tipple at Waterhouse Cocktail Lounge before indulging in the sublime, seasonally changing 4 course à la carte or 7-course ‘Valley to Verandah’ degustation menu at 3 Chef Hat Awarded Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant.

Pair with a multi-award-winning wine and sake collection for a meal in a million. Soak in the benefits of the Sequoia’s artesian spring water fed hot pools, recognised by the traditional Kaurna and Peramangk people as a source of life for thousands of years. Take a dip in the infinity pool, and enjoy a tailored and transformative sunrise yoga experience, designed to connect you with the surrounding wildlife. Or take a little time out within the historic walls of the Gatekeeper’s Day Spa, where a holistic menu of relaxing rituals, rejuvenating experiences and gentle beauty treatments await.

Surrounded by South Australian icons including Jurlique, Penfolds Magill Estate (the home of Grange), and even R.M. Williams, guests will also discover and enjoy more than 200 cellar doors, each offering intimate behind-the-scenes experiences, curated exclusively for Sequoia’s guests.