Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Arkaroola is located 600km north of Adelaide and 130km east of Leigh Creek in the rugged and spectacular northern Flinders Ranges. This 610sq km Wilderness Sanctuary, operated by the Sprigg family, contains of one of Australia's most spectacular mountain views and numerous Advanced Ecotourism accredited guided tours. Arkaroola features rugged mountains, towering granite peaks, magnificent gorges and mysterious waterholes, and is home to over 160 species of birds and the shy and endangered Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby. Arkaroola is a mecca for bushwalkers and four wheel drivers. The spectacular Advanced Ecotourism accredited rugged 4WD Ridgetop Tour is world famous; journey to the depths of an ancient seabed and across razor-back ridges and peaks of the Flinders Ranges most rugged mountains to the magnificent climax at Sillers Lookout. With the recent additions to the Advanced Ecotourism accredited tours, Arkaroola is rapidly becoming one of Australia's premier ecotourism destinations.