Destination
arkaba
Arkaba is a private conservancy that stretches over 63,000 acres in the heart of The Flinders Ranges, a stunning mountain range located in South Australia. It’s one of the most iconic and picturesque natural landscapes in Australia.
Both the Arkaba Walk and Homestead centre the experience around the destination where guests learn about ancient geology, see diverse wildlife and learn about our conservation efforts.
Connect with nature
Arkaba’s variety of landscape brings diversity of both habitat and wildlife including Australia’s three largest macropods, over 120 species of birds, reptiles, amphibians and diverse vegetation communities.
Our 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.
Travelling to arkaba
Arkaba is located on the southern edge of Ikara-Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges National Park.
The drive is sealed tarmac from Adelaide to Arkaba, making your Australian Outback experience easily accessible. Along the way you can experience the famous Clare Valley wine region or stop in to visit some of the picturesque small towns that make this region so unique.
- From Adelaide – allow 4.5 to 5 hours drive (approx. 405 kms)
- From the Barossa Valley – allow 4 hours drive (approx. 360 kms)
- From the Clare Valley – allow 3 hours drive (approx. 260 kms)
- From Port Augusta – allow 1.5 hours drive (approx. 130kms)
Self-drive
The roads between Adelaide and Arkaba are sealed and well maintained with stops along the way. No 4WD required. Adelaide Airport offers several car rental companies. See directions for more information
Shared and private road transfers
We offer shared and private transfers to Arkaba. Please contact us for pricing and booking details. Subject to availability.
Take a charter flight
Our team can book you a charter flight with our trusted air partners, for a relaxing scenic journey. Contact us for pricing and availability.
Typical seasonality
The Flinders Ranges generally enjoys dry and sunny days. Over summer, the days can be very warm, reaching up to 32°C, with exciting thunderstorms during early evenings. During winter, although the days are cooler they can be clear & beautiful, rapidly cooling down in the late evening and early morning hours to 0°C. The seasons of life in the outback are winter and spring, when the red dirt is transformed into a carpet of green and pockets of wildflowers appear.
december
Average temperature
32°C (90°F)
16°C (61°F)
january
Average temperature
34°C (93°F)
18°C (64°F)
february
Average temperature
34°C (93°F)
18°C (64°F)
march
Average temperature
30°C (86°F)
15°C (59°F)
april
Average temperature
25°C (77°F)
11°C (52°F)
may
Average temperature
20°C (68°F)
7°C (45°F)
june
Average temperature
16°C (61°F)
5°C (41°F)
july
Average temperature
16°C (61°F)
4°C (39°F)
august
Average temperature
18°C (64°F)
4°C (39°F)
september
Average temperature
22°C (72°F)
7°C (45°F)
october
Average temperature
26°C (79°F)
10°C (50°F)
november
Average temperature
30°C (86°F)
14°C (57°F)
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Arkaba Walk acknowledges the Aboriginal Communities and Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and we recognise their continued connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present, as we seek to understand their history and learn from their knowledge.