Arkaroola Outback Expedition
Try to catch your breath during this spectacular once-in-a-lifetime three night escape in the Flinders Ranges. Gaze in awe at ancient mountains and gorges during a scenic flight, take on the rugged terrain in a 4WD, get lost in the starry night sky on an astronomy tour and enjoy sunset canapes and two dinners with wine. The Arkaroola Sanctuary Flight will take you from the ancient sedimentary seabed layers of southern Arkaroola to the unruly granite and quartzite outcrops of Mt Gee, the Mawson Plateau and the Freeling Heights, all in a stunning 35 minutes. During the day travel in a specially constructed open-top 4WD, on a guided tour of some of the most spectacular rugged country on earth. Experienced tour guides share their knowledge of Arkaroola's 1600-million-year geological history as they navigate the steep slopes and hair raising ascents of the famous Ridgetop Track. Then come nightfall, go truly intergalactic with an incredible once-in-a-lifetime, Advanced Ecotourism accredited experience in one of Arkaroola's 3 observatories. View the stars, moon and planets under some of the best astronomical ‘seeing conditions’ in the whole of the Southern Hemisphere with a night sky free of atmospheric and light pollution. During free time, guests can explore Arkaroola on foot or in their own vehicle, watch for Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies around the Village or just relax by the pool.
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4 days/3 nights (Mawson Lodge or Callitris Lodge) (3 Nights) |
Twin |
28 Apr - 30 Nov 24 |
$2,135 |
NOTE: Departs daily at 2pm from Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. Pickups and dropoffs are not available - please enquire for best available Avis car rental rates . Arkaroola is located 600km north of Adelaide. If you hire a car or 4WD check to ensure that you are permitted to travel on dirt roads. All accommodation and experiences are subject to availability at time of booking. All experiences are weather permitting - in the event that there is no opportunity for the guest to undertake an experience due to weather during their stay the proportionate cost of the tour will not be charged. |
Includes: 3 nights accommodation at either Mawson Lodge OR Callitris Lodge,
Daily continental breakfast,
2 course dinners and a glass of South Australian wine on 2 nights,
Sunset canapes and sparkling wine at a lookout on 1 night
Ridgetop Tour
Observatory Tour
AND 35 minute scenic flight
Upgrade: This experience is also available with transfers by air from Port Augusta, Hawker or Leigh Creek - please enquire for pricing and options.