Arkaba

Experiences

Arkaba provides the opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in the story of the bush, expertly guided by a team of field guides who live and breathe the bush and are passionate to share the secrets of one of Australia’s most fascinating and spectacular landscapes. See what to do when at Arkaba

“One thing guests take away from Arkaba is a deeper understanding of the challenges Australia faces in protecting its natural environment and our vital role in safeguarding it.”

CHARLIE CARLOW, FOUNDER

Arkaba’s expert field guides are essential in delivering an immersive wilderness experience through their interpretation and knowledge of the flora, fauna and geology of the Flinders country.

Arkaba offers some of the best bushwalking in the country or enjoy an open top safari drive to experience the vistas and secrets of the property in comfort, capped off with a sundowner drink on top of the ranges with the scale and grandeur of outback Australia laid out for miles around.

You’ll be amazed at how a half day bush walk with a field guide and without the weight of the phone in your pocket can leave you as relaxed as a hot stone massage from a traditional resort spa.

The experiences maximise wildlife viewing potential in the varying terrains, take in some massive vistas, and encourage being out at the best times of day for beautiful light shows – early morning and late afternoon (throughout the year).

“/t seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. |t is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.”

DAVID ATTENBOROUGH

With 60,000 acres in the heart of the Flinders Ranges there is no need to leave this world-class wildlife conservancy.

The terrain varies spectacularly from the dramatic walls of Wilpena Pound to rolling hills to dry creek beds with majestic 300-year-old river red gums.

For those keen to learn more of the challenges Australia faces in saving its diversity of wildlife, join one of Arkaba’s field guides one evening to track a radio-collared feral cat or set up the trip cameras that monitor key sites across the property. The tourism dollars that are spent at Arkaba go straight back into wildlife conservation on the property and an ever improving wilderness experience. More about our commitment to the environment

Guests can choose to enhance their stay further by adding an air safari or Indigenous experience, truly connecting to place. There’s also the Arkaba walking safari with camping in signature swags under the stars for those looking to leave the luxuries of the 150-year-old homestead behind for an incredible four-day wild bush adventure in the outback.

WHAT TO DO WHEN AT ARKABA

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Wildlife Observation Hide

Observe an array of wildlife including 36 different bird species, kangaroos, wallaroos, echidnas and a wide variety of reptiles.

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Fossils of the Flinders

Explore Nilpena Ediacara National Park, featured in Sir David Attenborough's 'Life on Earth' and a significant site for understanding early life on our planet.

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Private Outback Heli Safari & Lunch

Embark on a captivating three-hour adventure through the ancient Ikara-Flinders Ranges. Soar above the breathtaking landscapes and indulge in a delectable lunch at the renowned Prairie Hotel.

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Ridgetop Sundowners

Arkaba’s rugged topography provides spectacular panoramic outback vistas. A special way to finish the day is with sundowner drinks, watching the rich red light of dusk reflected on the ranges.

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Wilderness Walking Safaris

Join an Arkaba walking safari and become immersed in the story of the Ikara - Flinders Ranges of South Australia and Arkaba's 64,000 acre private wildlife conservancy.

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Flinders Ranges Helicopter & Scenic Air Safaris

Soar above this natural amphitheatre nestled within the Flinders Ranges and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Wilpena Pound from a bird's eye view with a thrilling scenic flight.

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Kati Thanda – Lake Eyre Explorer

This unforgettable aerial adventure combines the beauty of Lake Eyre with a culinary delight, offering an enriching and memorable experience in the heart of Australia's rugged wilderness.

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Safari Drives in the Flinders Ranges

Explore the vast Arkaba landscape on a wildlife-viewing safari drive. Its picturesque high ranges, plateaus, gorges, valleys and creek lines provide a huge variety of habitat for wildlife.

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Flinders Ranges For Families

Arkaba has long been welcoming families who seek to share quality family time in beautiful surrounds of nature and wildlife.

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Explore Brachina Gorge

Explore Brachina Gorge on a guided excursion from Arkaba and marvel the Flinders Ranges 'Geological Trail' - a journey crossing rocks 525 to 640-million years old.

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Arkaba Conservation Activities

Join the Wild Bush Luxury mission to restore Arkaba’s biodiversity and gain a true insight into what’s involved in conservation with some hands-on activities.

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Wangara Lookout

Get a taste of the breadth and scope of the Flinders Ranges on this 7km walk which follows a return track into Wilpena Pound and up to Wangara Lookout.

OUR LITTLE WHITE BOOK

The Luxury Lodges of Australia brochure has become a treasured and widely recognisable ‘go to’ for Australian experiential luxury, enjoyed both online and in printed form at our lodges. The brochure is available to view or download in eight languages below.