What is arkaroola famous for?
Arkaroola features many unique geological monuments, rugged mountains, towering granite peaks, magnificent gorges and mysterious waterholes, the home to a huge range of species of birds, reptiles and mammals including the shy and endangered Yellow-Footed Rock-Wallaby.
Is there fuel at Arkaroola?
Petrol is available during the day.
Who owns Arkaroola village?
The Wilderness Sanctuary is privately owned and operated by the Sprigg family. Reg (well-known Australian geologist) & Griselda Sprigg bought this 610 sq km area, which formerly was a sheep station, in 1967.
What is there to do in Arkaroola?
Top 5 Things to do at Arkaroola
- Acacia Ridge Hike. If you do only one thing at Arkaroola, I reckon it has to be the 3-hour Acacia Ridge Hike.
- Ridgetop Tour.
- Tillite Gorge Walk.
- Sunset drive to Arkaroola Waterhole.
- Flight with Doug.
Is the road to Arkaroola sealed?
Drive to Arkaroola About 130km in distance, the road from Copley is unsealed but generally maintained, with the average driving time from Leigh Creek via Nipapanha (Nepabunna) approximately 2 hours.
Do you need a 4WD to get to Arkaroola?
A 4WD vehicle is highly recommended although it is possible to get there using a 2WD. Whatever type of vehicle you take you should ensure you have two (2) spare tyres! The road into Arkaroola is littered with blown tyres. The road can be impassable after rain as there are many floodways that cross the road.
Is it worth going to Arkaroola?
Arkaroola is also one of the most recognised ecotourism ventures in Australia. It certainly seems like a wild adventure to the middle of the outback, but visiting Arkaroola is worth every bump in the unsealed road to get there.
Can you get to Arkaroola in a 2WD?
The bitumen ends at Blinman or Leigh Creek to the south and the last 120km to Arkaroola can be travelled via a 2WD gravel road in good condition. The public roads within Arkaroola and Gammon Ranges are generally well maintained.
Do I need a 4WD to get to Arkaroola?
Is the road from Hawker to Arkaroola sealed?
Is there phone reception at Arkaroola?
There is no mobile phone coverage at Arkaroola, but you can buy wireless internet coverage which is accessible in the admin.
Do I need a 4WD for Arkaroola?
Hire Car/4WD If you hire a car or 4WD check to ensure that you are permitted to travel on dirt roads. This is a common exclusion with most rental companies and can result in expensive fees.
