Swain-selected stayAdelaide Hills, South AustraliaSequoia LodgeA distinctive base for a journey designed around you.Selected by our Destination ExpertsExploreThe storyGalleryExperiencesPlan your stayThe stayWhat to know about this stay.Base yourself at the 14-suite, adults-only luxury lodge ensconced in nature and sitting atop of Adelaide’s Mount Lofty, affectionately known as Koala Mountain. Sequoia Lodge’s 30 acre nature setting blends into the Adelaide Hills Botanic Gardens on one side of the peak and thousands of acres of national park on the other, all only 20 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. A closer lookSequoia Lodge, in detail.Beyond the stayExperiences nearbySequoia Lodge in the misty Adelaide Hills, where winery hopping is delightfully accessible. Start your day with a soothing dip in one of three thermal hot pools before getting ready to hit the road: there’s innovative sparkling at Tapanappa, floral grenache at Yangarra and vintage Grange at Penfolds; all within a half hour drive of the property or you may prefer to enjoy our many complimentary lodge activities. In the evening, a romantic dinner at the neighbouring Hardy’s Verandah is essential: the three-hatted restaurant offers a degustation experience, shining a spotlight on seasonal ingredients with dishes such as hay-smoked duck and fig ice-cream. Retire to your room, where a mood-setting fireplace and deep-soaking bathtub awaits. Plan with SwainAdd Sequoia Lodge to your journey.Tell us where you want to go and how you like to travel. We will recommend the right route, length of stay, and experiences.Start planning →