Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is a 610 sq km private wildlife sanctuary in the northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia, about 600 km north of Adelaide. Established in 1968 on a former pastoral lease, it protects rugged mountains, gorges and semi-arid ecosystems. It is noted for its geological significance, biodiversity including the yellow-footed rock-wallaby, and its internationally recognised optical and radio astronomical observatories.

Visitors can expect a remote, rugged outback landscape of sharp ridges, granite peaks, gorges and ephemeral waterholes in the northern Flinders Ranges. The sanctuary centres on Arkaroola Village with accommodation, restaurant and store. Visitors can explore via self-guided walking trails and extensive 4WD tracks, join guided 4WD tours such as the Ridgetop Tour, visit waterholes and historic sites, and attend astronomy sessions at the observatories. The environment is semi-arid with sparse vegetation and dramatic geology.