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Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

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Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
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Scored 8
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is set in a privately owned, 610 sq km property, in the stunning Northern Flinders Ranges, which has unique, geological, scenic and ecological significance. Guests can enjoy a range of activities including scenic flights over the local area, or further afield to Lake Eyre, viewing the stars of the Southern sky in 1 of the 2 observatories. Guided and self-drive 4WD tours, bush walking and enjoying watching native animals in their own habitat are also options. The Ridge Top Tour can be arranged, which takes visitors through the ancient granites and rock of the Flinders Ranges. This Eco-friendly property offers 3 accommodation types, including motel rooms, self-contained cottages and powered sites for caravans. Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. A flat-screen TV is available. There is a shared kitchen and a shared lounge at Arkaroola. At Arkaroola, you can enjoy a drink at Pick & Shovel Bar before a meal at the Native Pine Restaurant. There is an on-site store for basic supplies and a garage for minor repairs and fuel. A large swimming pool and a private airstrip are also on the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free private parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Hiking

    • Temporary art galleries

    • Swimming pool

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
4 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
4 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 3
4 bunk beds
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Ecotourism Australia
    Ecotourism Australia

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Viviana
    Australia Australia
    “I love everything about Arkaroola. Amazing and friendly staff. We had dinner and the food was great. Affordable wine menu, and delicious desserts. Simple but good quality breakfast. Comfortable beds and very clean. The experience of being in...”
  • Catherine
    Australia Australia
    “The dinners were lovely. The Ridgetop tour amazing, great fun.”
  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    “The whole Arkaroola experience was amazing! The house was spacious and although humble, it had everything we needed. We loved the ridge top tour & the sunset canapés were stunning, view & food/wine. We were lucky enough to have Caleb both times...”
  • Patricia
    Australia Australia
    “Stunning area to visit. Most of the staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, with suggestions of walks and drives to suit you. Good food at the restaurant. Do the Ridgetop tour! But hang on!!”
  • Eddy
    Australia Australia
    “Great location. Staff so friendly Tour guides so knowledgable. Exceeded all my expectations.”
  • Mia
    Australia Australia
    “The accomodation was clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly Dinner was delicious both nights”
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    “Arkaroola Sanctuary offers something for all types of travellers. Rooms and the dining experience were very good. There are many accomodation options as well as four wheel drive, bushwalking and night time astronomy lectures.”
  • Christine
    Australia Australia
    “Bar prices were very reasonable for such an outback location. Young Chilean guy at Reception was very friendly. Camero n on our ridge top tour was knowledgeable and entertaining”
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Comfortable well set up house in amazing location. Great walking.”
  • Corinne
    Australia Australia
    “The tours and food were exceptional. The location makes the most of nature”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Native Pine
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Transfers can be arranged to and from Arkaroola Airstrip and Balcanoona Airstrip.