Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
Arkaroola Road
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Why people book this hotel
“facilities and Staff”
“Staff are very friendly and you get to see the rock wallabies close up each afte…”
“Loved the location and central to all the sights”
“Its location”
“Definitely worth a visit”
“Breakfast good value, location great”
“Amazing location, remote but comfortable”
“The house was spacious and although humble, it had everything we needed”
“Large, clean & comfortable cottage”
“Comfortable beds and very clean”
“Simple but good quality breakfast”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Dean
extended_group
May 15, 2026
facilities and Staff
Travers
family_with_children
May 13, 2026
“We had a wonderful time visiting Arkaroola. (Father, Son and Grandfather)”
The place is exceptional and our experience being in Arkaroola and the region was fantastic. We loved the nostaglic/time capsule feel of the resort. We enjoyed hiking, taking some self-guided 4WD tracks and the doing the star gazing event. The meals were all very good.
SONJA
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
“Go on the ridge top tour. Amazing”
Wilderness sanctuary was unique and so special. Definitely worth a visit
Carolyn
couple
May 11, 2026
“Fantastic”
We loved the views
Janet
couple
April 18, 2026
“a fantastic outback experiance”
Tour was fantastic
Lynette
couple
April 8, 2026
Loved the location and central to all the sights. A bonus were the delicious dinners, the chef cooked amazing meals, with beautiful fresh herbs.
lee
couple
April 8, 2026
“Amazing place”
This time we stayed in the budget accommodation. 95 a night. Fantastic deal. Very cheap for a roof over your head out that way. Made it all the way out to blue rock mine about 50 kms pure off-road behind arkaroola. Please note if you cross onto mount freeling property at any point there is a small $50 fee to pay to explore on that land.
Samantha
family_with_children
April 6, 2026
“We had an amazing family weekend away, Arkaroola is great!”
Nice swimming pool, kids loved the swim after our hike. Astronomy experience was amazing (unfortunately full moon, so we could not experience the milky way), as a result of some rain prior to our stay- the fields were amazingly green.
Suzanne
couple
November 16, 2025
“Wonderful experiences.learning about the property the research and the history”
Its location. Uniqueness. Wildlife.
lee
couple
November 14, 2025
“Amazing get away.”
Amazing views. Great tracks and exploring to do. And the star gazing. 10/10 recommend the telescope tour thing they have. Was amazing to see in real time just how big our unizerse is.
Robert
extended_group
November 12, 2025
“Great location, great experience”
Breakfast good value, location great
John
couple
October 25, 2025
“Excellent facilities in a remote location.”
Large, clean & comfortable cottage. Great mechanic (Keiran) who helped with our various tyre issues. Very comfy bed, 6pm wallaby feeding & observatory tour.
Smith
couple
October 23, 2025
“We will be back.”
Absolutely a gem of a place. Unique and breathtaking. Lots of see and the “Roof Top Tour” is a must. Staff are very friendly and you get to see the rock wallabies close up each afternoon as they are fed.
Sharon
couple
October 19, 2025
“Nature, nurtured.”
The conservation and environmental ethic and efforts. Love the rock wallabies, plants and bird life. And the astronomy talks. The night sky. Love the 4WD tracks and tour.
Francine
couple
October 19, 2025
Beautiful surroundings and lots of wildlife. A unique part of the world. Nice swimming pool and met and chatted with lots of other friendly travellers. Tour guides were excellent. My poor rating for the staff relates to reception and bar staff. The natural beauty of the surroundings and the Ridgetop tour still make it worth a visit.
Christine
solo_traveller
September 26, 2025
“Amazing place, underwhelming staff.”
Amazing location, remote but comfortable. Great walks and activities to experience
Viviana
family_with_children
September 21, 2025
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 nature is beautiful.
Richard
couple
September 17, 2025
“Ridge Top was amazing and our guide Daniel was fantastic.”
Continental breakdast included - satisfactory.
Catherine
couple
September 17, 2025
The dinners were lovely. The Ridgetop tour amazing, great fun.
Jane
extended_group
September 14, 2025
“Amazing and unique location with great tours & food”
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 and he was awesome! So friendly, knowledgeable and a skilled driver. The restaurant was also great, we had the Thursday night BBQ, lunch and dinner and all were delicious.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Hiking, Temporary art galleries
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals
General
Paid WiFi, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace
Internet
WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Garden, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming Pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Laundry, Packed lunches, Tour desk
Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood
These rooms include a bathroom, evaporative air-conditioning and heating. Guests have access to a communal kitchen with fridge, oven, stove top, utensils and microwave. All rooms back onto a large lounge and dining area. Cutlery, crockery and drinkware are not provided.
Deluxe Double Room - Callitris
This room features views over the surrounding mountains, air conditioning, TV and a sofa.
Deluxe Quadruple Room - Mawson
This room features views over the surrounding mountains, air conditioning and a TV.
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