Flinders Ranges Homestead– Self Drive
4 days / 3 nights
Begins / Ends Adelaide

• Arkaba provides a taste of the true Australian outback within easy & scenic driving distance of Adelaide.

• Take a walk by Arkaba creek, a beautiful place lined with Red gums and where over 100 species of bird have been recorded

• In your touring keep an eye out for - euros, red kangaroos, dingos, emus.

• A day spent with a local Aboriginal guide reveals fossils, rock art and flora and fauna easily missed by the passing traveller

Day 1 - Depart Adelaide by road Arkaba Homestead, 3 nights

After collecting your hire car head north - the region of the Flinders Ranges and outback South Australia covers the area starting 200km north of Adelaide at Crystal Brook and extends to the state's borders in the north, east and west. The Flinders Ranges is a majestic mountain range stretching for 300km and offering experiences of the outdoor variety. The area is noted for its scenic beauty, unique flora and fauna, fascinating geology and heritage.

The drive to Arkaba will take about 6 hours and you will spend 3 nights as the guests of Dean and Lizzie Rasheed.

Arkaba is a heritage-listed property dating from 1851 and these days 7500 odd sheep graze its 100 square miles. In 1856 a magnificent stone wool shed was built and with 40 stands (shearers work stations) it is one of the biggest in Australia. The rambling homestead was built 4 years later in 1860, testimony to the necessary priorities and hard lives that the pioneering families endured.

Day 2 & 3 - Explore the Flinders Ranges

Whilst you are welcome to join in the station activities such as shearing (in season), checking the windmills etc, the real reason for a visit to Arkaba is to view this extraordinary land.

The vegetation and wildlife of the Flinders Ranges is quite varied. South Australia's floral emblem the Sturt Desert Pea is commonly found, as are magnificent River Red Gum tees. Much of the area is national park, and the extensive area of rolling hills of the Flinders Ranges National Park is home to numerous Red Kangaroo, Emus and Galahs.

A scenic flight (optional) over the rock ramparts of Wilpena Pound is the best way to appreciate this extraordinary geological formation. Take day trips to explore the gorges and valleys of the Flinders Ranges and a chance to spot some of the wildlife - Red Kangaroos, Emus, Wallaroos, Yellow-footed Rock Wallabies.

Or enjoy a sundowner drink from on top of the Elder Range, as the sun disappears across the outback plains beyond.

Day 4 - Journey ends with return to Adelaide

On the way back to Adelaide you may care to stop for lunch in the wine country – from cafés in the historic towns to gourmet restaurant’s at the cellar door, there is plenty of choice.

Upon arrival in Adelaide return your hire car or retain it for further use - just ask our team to modify this short break to suit your needs.
 

Options and Upgrades

• Spend a night in the wine country on the way to or from Arkaba

• Let us arrange private guided touring of the Flinders Ranges