4×4 Australia features Arkaba Conservancy in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges as a fantastic place to go four-wheel-driving along the steep and rugged tracks of the property but also to enjoy the luxury offerings of the station while learning about the land, its history and what the current owners of Arkaba are seeking to achieve.

“Arkaba Station is just a short drive from Hawker in South Australia and like most settled land in the Flinders Ranges, it was once a pastoral property running sheep in the harsh conditions. Today it is owned by Wild Bush Luxury, a member of Luxury Lodges of Australia, and farming has made way for conservation and low-impact visitation to allow the land to return to its pre-farming state.

The sheep are long gone and goats, rabbits and other feral non-native animals are being eradicated as the team has turned to conservation and seeks to return the land of Arkaba back to what it was prior to settling and the damage caused by stock.

This conservation project includes maintaining fences only to keep ferals out, not stock in, replanting native trees, shrubs and grasses and reintroducing species that were thought to be lost to the area.

A visit to Arkaba can include guided walks where you learn about the country and what is being done to restore it, and guided drives to mountain ranges and ridgetops where you will enjoy spectacular sunsets (or sunrises if you are keen) and wildlife spotting.

The Arkaba Homestead has been beautifully restored and includes just five rooms for guests so the numbers there at any one time are very limited. The homestead has a full kitchen with an excellent chef to prepare meals featuring local produce and native ingredients. Local South Australian wines are also a key part of the experience.”

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