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Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

★★★ Arkaroola Road, Arkaroola, AU

8.2 guest rating· 388 reviews

About this hotel

Unleash Your Adventurous Spirit in the Heart of Flinders Ranges

Unique Activities for Unforgettable Experiences

From scenic flights to stargazing in observatories, our sanctuary offers a range of activities. Explore the ancient granites on a Ridge Top Tour or spot native animals in their natural habitat. The options are endless for your wilderness adventure.

Diverse Accommodation Options

Choose from motel rooms, self-contained cottages, or powered caravan sites. Relax in rooms with a private bathroom and a cozy seating area. Enjoy modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and make use of the shared kitchen and lounge for a homely stay.

Relaxation and Convenience at Your Fingertips

Sip a drink at Pick & Shovel Bar, dine at Native Pine Restaurant, or grab supplies from the on-site store. Take a dip in the large swimming pool or utilize the private airstrip for easy access. Your wilderness escape awaits at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary!

Rooms & rates

Budget Triple Room with Shower - Greenwood

Sleeps 3 · 16 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Heating

Deluxe Double Room - Callitris

Sleeps 2 · 25 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Deluxe Quadruple Room - Mawson

Sleeps 4 · 27 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Two-Bedroom House - Callana

Sleeps 5 · 59 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower

Two-Bedroom House - Euro

Sleeps 6 · 68 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower

Three-Bedroom House - Wallaby

Sleeps 8 · 91 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower

Three-Bedroom House - Fauna Park

Sleeps 10 · 148 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower

Amenities

  • Paid WiFi
  • WiFi available
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Tour desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
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  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • BBQ facilities
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Arkaroola Road, Arkaroola, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.2388 reviews

+ Unique location+ Knowledgeable staffCleanliness issuesUnwelcoming check-in
Cleanliness6.7
Service8.2
Location9.7
Room Quality7.7
Amenities8.2
Value for Money8.6

A unique place to stay in a remote part of South Australia.

9.0

A spectacular location in the Flinders Ranges with very good facilities.

Shower for didn’t seal properly and water flooded the bathroom floor.

Neville · AU · 2026-07-24

Guest review

8.0

Great place to experience spectacular scenery and unique geological features. Great food and friendly staff.

Bathroom had a bad septic odour

Patrick · AU · 2026-07-24

Unique South Australian outback experience

10.0

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary has much to offer - from basic camping to up-market private cabin style accommodation plus a large variety of activities for young and old. We stayed in the latter, which was very comfortable. The food at the restaurant is high quality. We absolutely loved the Ridge Top Tour, hiking one of the many trails on offer and the astronomy session. We will definitely return again!

We found our shower a little temperamental. It was hard to get the right temperature and we had to wait a long time for the hot water to come through (which doesn't exactly accord with the village's water saving ethos).

Meredith · AU · 2026-07-18

Highly recommend this location

10.0

Quiet, beautiful location. Really nice restaurant and excellent experiences on offer

Sandy · AU · 2026-07-13

Doug Sprigg made this trip extremely memorable for us.

10.0

Amazing location, amazing range of activities, amazing staff.

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Steve · AU · 2026-07-13

Guest review

10.0

Fantastic facilities in a fantastic place.

All good.

bruce · AU · 2026-07-13

Good to know

Transfers can be arranged to and from Arkaroola Airstrip and Balcanoona Airstrip.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 11 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any cots.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and costs AUD 10 per 24 hours.