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The Eyre Peninsula has some of the country’s most striking coastal scenery, but Louth Island is a cut above the rest. Rumi on Louth – South Australia’s first-ever private, eco-luxury resort – is situated on the shores of this rugged private island, combining access to all the wild wonders of the region with the creature comforts of a luxe stay.
1. You can experience off-grid eco travel with refined design
With a host of eco-conscious initiatives dedicated to revitalising the island’s natural flora and fauna, your time on Louth Island is all about spotlighting the spectacular and the sustainable.
A private solar grid powers the island’s facilities; a desalination system serves as Rumi’s water supply. Even the run-off from this process feeds back into the salt marsh, helping to promote the resort’s revegetation works. You can rest easy knowing all those luxurious amenities – including a 65-inch TV, whisper-quiet cooling system, chic rain shower and bespoke bath products – are designed in harmony with the rugged coastal landscape of Louth Island.
2. Louth Island has one of the Eyre Peninsula’s best beaches
From Almonta Beach to Locks Well, visitors to the Eyre Peninsula won’t have any trouble finding beautiful beaches, but one of the region’s best-kept secrets is hidden on the eastern side of Louth Island.
Carl Cove, locally referred to as ‘East Beach’, is one of the peninsula’s most exclusive stretches of sand. Turquoise waters lap gently up the shore, glassy and warm in the shallows. With the island’s limited capacity, you’re almost guaranteed to be alone when walking along the squeaky-soft white sand or lazing in a private cabana for the afternoon. With nowhere else to be, watch playful sandpipers frolic at the water’s edge and hooded plovers hiding in untouched dunes.
3. It’s just a stone’s throw from Lincoln and Coffin Bay National Parks
There’s plenty of adventure (and calm) to be found on Louth Island, but for those who wish to explore further, the natural riches of the Port Lincoln area are within easy reach. A breezy 10-minute boat trip to the mainland puts you in the charming city of Port Lincoln, and a scenic drive will have you in the heart of beautiful Coffin Bay or among Lincoln National Park’s limestone cliffs, vast dunes and abundant wildlife within the hour.
4. The diversity of native flora and fauna is staggering
The Eyre Peninsula is a thriving stretch of South Australian coastline, and on Louth Island, you will encounter rare wildlife (and may even get to know their name). Arthur and Martha (the island’s resident Cape Barren geese) wander the beaches and salt marsh freely, while Wendy the wedge-tailed eagle can be spotted soaring high above the island’s northern trees.
Sun-lazing lizards and chatty green rock parrots bring the rugged landscape to life, drawing your eye to myriad varieties of saltbush, coastal rosemary and abundant native shrubbery. Once a 19th-century sheep farm, this quiet island is now re-establishing itself as a haven for native flora and fauna alike.
5. The Samphire menu features local ingredients plated to perfection
The jewel in the Rumi crown is without a doubt the menu at Samphire, the island’s stylish fine-dining restaurant. Led by Eyre local Executive Chef Jono Sweet, Samphire’s paddock-to-plate creations and ‘Trust the Chef’ degustation focus on local ingredients, many of which are grown or wild-foraged on the island. The sensational results have earned the restaurant two Australian Good Food Guide Chef’s Hats for 2025.
With an emphasis on fresh Peninsula seafood and regional South Australian wines, each dish thoughtfully balances a multitude of textures and flavours. Island-plucked saltbush garnishes moreish potatoes, green lip abalone is completed with signature samphire (a type of salt-tolerant water succulent) and wattleseed sourdough is served with creamy cultured butter. The cocktail menu is just as impressive, with drinks like the Coastal Daisy Spritz pairing prosecco with a house-made coastal daisy syrup for an exceptionally refreshing sip.
6. Special ceremonies and exclusive events are always on the horizon
Whether you want to book an unforgettable wedding venue, join one of Samphire’s exclusive Long Table Lunches or even hire the entire island for up to 22 guests, Rumi on Louth is all about curating an experience to remember. Carefully curated degustation menus aim to bring together friends old and new, fermentation classes introduce the art of crafting fine flavour, stargazing sessions unlock the unsullied heavens above, and there’s no doubt that dazzling Louth Bay makes for a showstopping backdrop for reciting those special vows.
