Boutique Luxury

Arkaba

Arkaba is an archetypal Australian homestead, set in the beautiful Flinders Ranges of the South Australian outback.

Flinders Ranges, South Australia, Australia

Highlights

The perfect place for wildlife watching, bush-walking, photography, Aboriginal rock art or just soaking up the sights and sounds of outback Australia
Explore the gorges and valleys of the Flinders Ranges and spot some of the wildlife - Red Kangaroos, Emus, Euros, Yellow-footed Rock Wallabies
A scenic flight over the rock ramparts of Wilpena Pound is the best way to appreciate this extraordinary geological formation
Arkaba is the Aboriginal name of the tribe that inhabited the area – it means land of abundance

We invite you to discover one of the most exclusive stays in Australia – Arkaba Conservancy, a Wild Bush Luxury property in the Flinders Ranges. Just ten guests at a time share this remote 60,000 acre private wildlife conservancy dedicated to the conservation Australia’s unique wildlife and birds. Mobs of kangaroos, emus and other abundant wildlife will delight you on safaris through spectacular ancient landscapes, where expert field guides will immerse you in the story of the bush. Your stay with us is a fully hosted, fully guided experience and we aim to provoke, inspire and reconnect you to the bush. Our all-inclusive rates feature daily activities that showcase the magic of Arkaba such as bush walking, 4WD safaris, tracking native wildlife, visiting ancient Aboriginal sites or just soaking up the sights and sounds of the Australian bush.

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Top tip:

Make sure you get up early one morning and enjoy the incredible changing colours of the striking Flinders Ranges.

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Location

Flinders Ranges, South Australia, Australia

The Flinders Ranges offer one of the most accessible outback destinations in Australia - just 4.5-hours drive or 1-hour flight from Adelaide. Arkaba is situated on the southern edge of Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges National Park.

4-hour 30-minute drive from central Adelaide. Arkaba offer a private guided road transfer hosted by a local guide passing through the Clare Valley and can include wine tastings and lunch. Alternatively, it is a 65-minute flight by private charter aircraft from Adelaide or 1-hour 30-minute drive from Port Augusta (scheduled flights operate between Adelaide and Port Augusta with Sharp Airlines from Monday to Friday).

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