Louth Island Discovery
Louth Island Discovery offers a guided introduction to Louth Island, designed to reveal the landscape, heritage and future of this private island setting in a single, cohesive journey.
The experience begins with a Sealegs ferry transfer across the channel. The crossing is unhurried, offering a quiet transition from mainland to island. Arrival is direct onto the shoreline, where guests are welcomed and introduced to their electric buggy.
From here, the journey continues across the island at a measured pace. Led by a knowledgeable guide, guests explore key sites and stories that shape Louth Island today. This includes its natural environment, native flora and fauna, and the layers of history that inform its present-day stewardship and future vision. The route is designed to be immersive rather than observational, allowing the landscape to be experienced at ground level, in context and in silence where appropriate.
The journey concludes at Samphire Restaurant, where guests are welcomed for a curated, seasonal banquet. The menu reflects the region's produce and the island's coastal setting, presented with restraint and clarity. It is a final expression of place, served at a considered pace.
Available to day guests on Thursdays and Fridays at 11:00 AM
Luxury Catamaran Sailing
Island Drift is a relaxed, small-group cruise designed for guests who enjoy being on the water, meeting like-minded travellers and sharing a slow island experience.
Cruise through sheltered bays and along Louth Island's untouched coastline, taking in panoramic views and the rhythm of the sea. Swim stops are offered throughout the journey, with time to cool off in crystal-clear waters or unwind on deck as the vessel drifts gently at anchor.
With a set departure time and a small number of guests on board, Island Drift is a social and easygoing way to experience the island from the water. Some moments are spent exploring the coastline, others chatting, listening to music or simply enjoying the company and scenery.
Island Drift is ideal for guests looking for a beautiful, shared ocean experience – relaxed, unhurried and hosted in an intimate small-group setting.
Available to island residents only.
Private Beach Dining Experience for 2
As the sun begins to dip below the horizon, a beautifully styled table awaits on a secluded stretch of beach, reserved exclusively for two.
Tides & Table is Rumi's most intimate dining experience, transforming the shoreline into your own private restaurant for the evening. Guided by a dedicated host, you'll enjoy a relaxed yet refined three-course menu prepared by our chefs, showcasing seasonal regional produce and the flavours of the Southern Ocean.
With the sound of the tide in the background and the sky shifting through golden hues, this is dining stripped back to its most meaningful form – unhurried, personal and deeply connected to place.
Designed for couples, celebrations and special occasions, Tides & Table offers a rare opportunity to experience fine dining in one of the most extraordinary settings on the island.
This is not simply dinner. It is a moment, curated just for you.
Available to island residents only.
Kayak Fishing Expedition
Whiting & Wine is a slow coastal experience designed for relaxed time on the water, and gentle exploration.
Your afternoon begins on the water in a Hobie fishing kayak, gently exploring the sheltered bays surrounding Louth Island in search of the prized King George Whiting. Premium fishing rods and high-grade tackle are provided, with bait prepared in advance, allowing you to simply enjoy the rhythm of fishing.
A knowledgeable host accompanies you throughout the experience in their own Hobie kayak, offering guidance, local insight and seamless support as you drift, cast and explore at an unhurried pace.
Between casting and drifting, cold beverages are served, with a curated selection of beers, wines and non-alcoholic drinks available throughout the afternoon. Onshore, a private beach cabana awaits, styled with oversized beach swags and plush towels, creating a relaxed base to recline, refresh and take in the island surrounds.
Cold towels, sunscreen and insect repellent are provided before and after your time on the water, ensuring comfort from start to finish.
An unhurried island ritual, blending fishing, floating and thoughtful hosting into a relaxed, sensory experience that captures the simple pleasure of time spent on the water.
Available to island residents only.
Guided Buggy Tour of Louth Island
The Story of Louth is a guided interpretive experience offering a deeper understanding of the story, vision and philosophy behind Rumi on Louth.
Led by a knowledgeable host, guests journey across the island by buggy and on foot, gaining insight into how the land is being thoughtfully restored and reimagined through conservation, regeneration and sustainable design. Along the way, guests are introduced to the island's native landscapes, wildlife habitats and the off-grid systems that support life on a private island.
Throughout the experience, stories are shared about the island's past, the restoration journey currently underway and the long-term vision shaping its future. It is an opportunity to step inside the thinking behind Rumi, and to understand the environmental and human decisions that define the island today.
This experience invites guests to connect more deeply with Louth Island, offering meaningful context, perspective and a richer appreciation of the place, its purpose and the people bringing it to life.
Available to island residents only.
