Accommodation at Arkaba Station - Flinders Ranges
Arkaba is one of Australia's most beautiful outback stations and adds a new dimension to Wild Bush Luxury, with its heritage homestead and historic out-buildings, which contrast with the safari-camp style of our other properties.

There is currently a five-bedroom heritage homestead at Arkaba, built in 1851, which have undergone a Wild Bush Luxury 'makeover' ahead of the re-launch, which will be supplemented by guided activities on the property and in the neighbouring national park.

The en-suite bedrooms open on to a deep verandah where a comfortable chair offers respite from the heat of the day, or the perfect spot to sip a sun-downer as the folds of the Elder Range take on the hues of a Namatjira painting and the river red gums along Arkaba Creek vibrate with the chatter of pink and grey galahs.

There are comfortable leather sofas and a log fire in the library for cool nights and a swimming pool for hot days. An open bar is available for guests and dinner is served on the terrace overlooking the garden and ranges. Packages at Akaba Station will include accommodation, all meals, selected beverages and station activities.

Activities at Akaba Station
A stay at Arkaba will include a range of activities aimed at providing an insight into 'outback life' on a sheep station, as well as showcasing the spectacular natural assets of the region. Day trips into the gorges of the neighbouring Flinders Ranges National Park, guided bushwalks include the Aboriginal culture of the region, mountain biking and scenic flights (additional cost) over the Ranges and Lake Eyre will be on offer.

Arkaba Conservation
The property's ecological health has been nurtured under the pastoral care of the Rasheed family for the past 25 years, resulting in an abundance of readily-spotted native wildlife, including kangaroos and wallaroos; emus and many other bird species, and rare Yellow-footed Rock Wallabies.

In keeping with the Wild Bush Luxury ethos of working in harmony with the property's natural surroundings, strong environmental practices will be followed in the operation of the business. At the core of this are the guided activities that aim to generate a greater awareness of the unique ecology of the area and the challenges faced by conservation in Australia.

As with its sister properties, a proportion of the bed-night revenue at Arkaba will be donated directly to the company's conservation partner, the Australian Wildlife Conservancy.

Arkaba Station Location
On the southern edge of South Australia’s Flinders Ranges National Park and the remarkable bastions of Wilpena Pound.

Access to Arkaba Station
• 4½ hours’ drive from central Adelaide
• 1¾ hours’ flight by private charter aircraft from Adelaide
• 1¼ hours’ drive from Port Augusta (scheduled flights operate between Adelaide and Port Augusta with Sharp Airlines Monday to Friday).
Transfers hosted by local guides pass through the Barossa and Clare Valleys and can include wine tastings and lunch (additional cost).

Other Wild Bush Luxury experiences in Australia
Bamurru Plains – Northern Territory
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef – Western Australia