Arkaba Walk plus Homestead
Wilpena Pound to Arkaba Homestead
- 4daysMar - Nov 2012
The Flinders Ranges in South Australia are to many the epitome of the outback. Stretching north from Port Augusta into the sun-seared wilderness of South Australia’s deserts, the Flinders Ranges is one of the country’s most impressive outback locations.Here, surrounded by the arid wasteland of the great salt lakes, an ancient seabed has been sculpted by millions of years of rain and sun into a fractured, furrowed landscape of deep valleys covered with casuarinas and cypress pines which fall into creeks lined with river red gums.
For wildlife watching, bush-walking, photography, Aboriginal rock art or just soaking up the sights and sounds of outback Australia, the Flinders is in a class of its own.
It is also one of Australia's easiest outback destinations to reach.
Day 1
Arkaba Station to Black’s Gap Camp
Meet your guide for introductory briefing and then transfer to Wilpena Pound Resort. Set off on foot for the first leg across Wilpena Pound and the descent to Blacks Gap camp.
Day 2
Black’s Gap Camp to Elder Camp
After breakfast and camp pack up, depart for the day’s hike through creeks and broken country approaching the foothills of the Elder Range to Elder Camp.
Day 3
Elder Camp to Homestead
After breakfast and camp pack up depart for the day’s hike, crossing a variety of habitat, before ascending the Red Range ridge top. After lunch, navigate the creeks and open country as we descend to Arkaba Homestead.
Day 4
Arkaba Homestead
Enjoy breakfast at the homestead. In a quintessential Australian scene, the wildlife will emerge to drink at waterholes along the dry creek beds that are lined with River Red Gums. The Flinders are an insight into the depth of Australia’s geological history, and there is the option to enjoy an early morning activity prior to your departure.
