Australia Ecotourism

The Arkaba Walk, Wild Bush Luxury, Flinders Ranges

The Arkaba Walk is redefining the classic Aussie 'bush walk', adding luxury touches to a four-day private hike in the Flinders Ranges. Be immersed in the story of the land while traversing this ancient landscape.

4 Day Flinders Ranges Long Weekender

Immerse yourself in one of Australia's great walks and discover ancient outback landscapes, abundant wildlife and the chance to sleep under the stars. And your Arkaba Walk now includes a one way flight from Adelaide to the Flinders Ranges with your return trip by scenic road transfer through the Clare Valley wine country.

You'll roam wild and free just like our celebrated wildlife on this all new private Arkaba Walk package in the majestic Flinders Ranges. The walk covers 45km over four glorious days through an ever-changing landscape and a private wilderness sanctuary, and the package includes transfers from Adelaide.

Itinerary

DAY ONE

THURSDAY DEPARTURE

Adelaide to Arkaba
Meet your Sharp Airlines Flight SH861 departing Adelaide Domestic Airport 06:45 arriving Port Augusta 07:40. A guide will transfer you 75 minutes by road to the Arkaba Homestead where breakfast will be served on arrival.

FRIDAY DEPARTURE

Adelaide to Arkaba

Meet your private charter flight departing General Aviation Terminal 08:00 arriving Hawker 09:00. A guide will transfer you 20 minutes by road to the Arkaba Homestead where breakfast will be served on arrival.

Arkaba Homestead to Black's Gap Camp
Set off on foot through the basin of Wilpena Pound before walking onto Arkaba's private property and descend into Black's Gap Signature Camp.

DAY TWO

Black's Gap Camp to Elder Camp

A challenging hike through creeks and broken country approaching the foothills of the Elder Range to Elder Camp.

DAY THREE

Elder Camp to Arkaba Heritage Homestead

Walk across varying terrain through Mallee and cypress forests before ascending the beautiful Red Range for views across the neighbouring ranges and crossing Arkaba Creek to arrive at the Arkaba Homestead.

DAY FOUR

Scenic Transfer to Adelaide

Depart Arkaba Homestead after breakfast at 09:00 for a scenic transfer through gorgeous outback towns with wine tasting and lunch in the Clare Valley. Arrive Adelaide Airport or hotel at 17:00 to meet onward flights departing from 18:30.

Walk Accommodation

Your Arkaba Walk is inclusive of two night's camping in deluxe swags on one of our signature star beds and one night in the 1850s Arkaba Homestead, in a Homestead Guestroom with ensuite.

Located in some of the most scenic spots on Arkaba, our camp sites have been built to blend as seamlessly as possible with the surrounding vegetation, while providing guests with stunning views from every corner of the camp. In tune with our sustainability principles, each camp has two waterless composting toilets strategically located to enjoy the best of the views, whilst remaining discrete. Walkers will enjoy two 'bush showers' - essentially buckets that our camp assistants will fill by hand with water warmed over the fire, ready as you walk into camp, and equipped with taps to regulate the flow.

One of five timber swag decks will be bed for the night. Each are slightly elevated with a half metre corrugated iron screen around three sides to give privacy, the fourth side is left open to the views over the countryside, while above you is the night sky and a canopy of stars. Each deck has been fitted with a sheltered area towards the back, where your swag beds will be placed in the event of wind or rain. Your bed itself is a 'swag' - the bedding of choice for generations of Australian pioneers, a canvas envelope that is comfortable and waterproof, protecting you from the elements. Inside each swag will be an all seasons sleeping bag with liner.


The final night is spent in the comfort of the Arkaba homestead, a member of Luxury Lodges of Australia. Arkaba's rustically chic 150 year old homestead is an exclusive outback experience. As the layout of the original homestead has been retained, each room has a character of its own and has been named after early settlers, explorers or property owners. Each of the five guestrooms has its own ensuite bathroom and opens out on a shaped verandah with private views of the surrounding ranges. The decor has been hand fashioned by wildlife artist, Rosie Woodford-Ganf, think bedheads fashioned from recycled fence posts and fleeces, curtains tied back by gumnut tassles and lights are perched on explorers' tripod theodolites.

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Prices
Per person, per night

$2,400* per person twin-share

When

The Arkaba Walk departs every Thursday and the Flinders Ranges Long Weekender package is available for walks departing 23 March - 12 October, 2017.

Inclusions

Your four-day Flinders Ranges Long Weekender package includes all meals, drinks, a support vehicle taking your luggage between camps, two nights camping in deluxe swags on one of our famous star beds, one night in the 1850s Arkaba Homestead plus your transfers from Adelaide. You'll fly one way from Adelaide - Port Augusta while returning by scenic road transfer with lunch in the picturesque Clare Valley.

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* Minimum of two walkers are required to operate your walk. Sharp Airlines flight is subject to availability and will be confirmed at the time of booking. Commercial flights are subject to change without notice. Available for booking directly with Concierge Traveller. You can still book the regular Arkaba Walk package, self-drive and meet your group at Arkaba. The price for that remains the same at $2,200 per person twin-share without the transfers from Adelaide.

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