Arkaba Walk ex Arkaba

Valid 21 March - 04 October 2019

Immerse yourself in one of Australia's great walks and discover ancient outback landscapes, abundant wildlife and the chance to sleep under the stars on a 3 Night, 4 Day Arkaba Walk from Arkaba. 

The Arkaba Walk operates from 21 March - 04 October 2019 with departures every Thursday throughout the season, with additional departures on a Friday during April, May, August and October. Walks operate with a minimum of two and a maximum of 10 guests. 

  

Itinerary

DAY ONE	Arkaba Homestead to Black's Gap Camp Make your way to Arkaba by 08:00 to meet your guides for a pre-walk debrief, before being transfered by road to Wilpena Pound. 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	Arkaba Homestead to Arkaba Woolshed There will be time for breakfast and perhaps a self-guided walk to the Arkaba Woolshed before check-out at 11:00.

Price

$2,400 per person twin-share.

Inclusions

Your four-day Arkaba Walk ex Arkaba package includes all meals, drinks, a naturalist guide and support vehicle taking your luggage between camps, two nights camping in deluxe swags on one of our famous star beds and one night in the 1850s Arkaba Homestead.

As you will need to be at Arkaba by 10:00 the morning of your walk departure, we recommend spending one night somewhere close-by prior to your walk. Please enquire for assistance in making a reservation at Rawnsley Park Station or Wilpena Pound Resort - both within 25 minutes' drive of Arkaba.

  

Book

To book please call 1300 790 561 to speak to a Wild Bush Luxury specialist, click to contact us or book online.

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Extra Services

Pre-walk accommodation in a one bedroom Eco-Villa at Rawnsley Park station with a continental breakfast Total for two guests	$450
Scenic flights over Wilpena Pound to gain an aerial perspective of this ancient mountain landscape in a single engine aircraft 30 minutes (1 - 2 pax) 45 minutes (1 - 2 pax) 60 minutes (1 - 2 pax) Additional guests up to 4 - dependant on combined body weights	$390 $550 $750 $195
One way road transfer from Port Augusta to Arkaba (v.v) Up to 4 people Up to 10 people with a luggage trailer *$100 surcharge travelling at dusk/dawn	$150 $375
One way direct road transfer ex Adelaide to Arkaba (v.v) Approximately 6 hours with no lunch or scenic stops included Up to 2 people Up to 10 people	$1,600 $2,100
One way scenic road transfer via Clare Valley ex Adelaide to Arkaba (v.v) Approximately 7-8 hours including scenic stops, lunch and wine tasting Up to 2 people, per vehicle Up to 10 guests, per vehicle	$1,700 $2,600
One way air transfer ex Adelaide in a single engine aircraft including road transfer from Adelaide Domestic or International airport/Adelaide city hotel and 20 minute road transfer from Hawker airstrip to Arkaba Approximately 90 minutes Up to 2 people	$2,750
One way air transfer ex Adelaide in a B200 Super King aircraft including road transfer from Adelaide Domestic or International airport/Adelaide city hotel and 20 minute road transfer from Hawker airstrip to Arkaba Approximately 50 minutes Up to 9 people	$4,095
One way air transfer ex Kangaroo Island (Kingscote) in a single engine aircraft including 20 minute road transfer from Hawker airstrip to Arkaba Approximately 120 minutes Up to 2 people	$2,795
One way air transfer ex Kangaroo Island (Kingscote) in a B200 Super King aircraft including 20 minute road transfer from Hawker airstrip to Arkaba Approximately 60 minutes Up to 4 people Up to 9 people	$3,295 $5,595

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Check-In and Check-Out

You will need to arrive at Arkaba Homestead by 08:00 on the morning of your walk to meet your guides for your pre walk briefing. Check-out is required by 11.00 on your departure day. 
 

Exclusions

Scheduled domestic and international flights, comprehensive travel insurance, items of a personal nature, pre/post tour accommodation. 
 

Family Policy

The Arkaba Walk is not suited for children under the age of 12.
 

Season

Weekly departures each Thursday between 21 March until 04 October 2019. 

We will operate a twice weekly departure on Thursday and Friday in March, April, August, September and October.
 

Travel Insurance

Terms and Conditions

Please read our terms and conditions before making a reservation.