Location of Arkaroola Village
From
Leigh Creek, 94.53kms E (133kms, 5hrs 17mins driving)
From
Hawker, 195.75kms NE (288kms, 7hrs 15mins driving)
From
Broken Hill, 272.72kms NW (715kms, 12hrs 25mins driving)
From
Innamincka, 315.8kms SW (414kms, 7hrs 49mins driving)
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Description of Arkaroola Village
Arkaroola Village is the settlement and resort at the hub of a 61,000 hectare wilderness sanctuary in the Northern
Flinders Ranges in
South Australia, adjacent to
Gammon Ranges National Park and the Mawson Plateau. The Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is located 700 km north of
Adelaide in
South Australia. The most common way to get there is by car, but a plane can be chartered from Parafield Airport in northern
Adelaide.
Privately owned and operated by the Sprigg family, descendants of Reg Sprigg (geologist). Arkaroola Village can offer the visitor a wide range of activities and features:
camping and
accommodation, a store, service station and an information centre. The Visitors Information Centre can help with details of what there is to see and do around Arkaroola, from walking trails and scenic drives, to scenic flights, guided 4WD
tours and a look at the universe from the astronomical observatory.
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Weather & Climate for Arkaroola Village
Closest Weather Station
Arkaroola at 15:00 08 Nov CDT
Distance from Arkaroola Village 0.1km NW
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 33.2°C |
26.6°C |
22% |
8.7°C |
-hPa |
0.0mm |
SE |
33km/h
18knots |
-km/h
-knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Arkaroola
Distance from Arkaroola Village 0.1km NW
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
34.1 | 33.3 | 29.9 | 25.1 |
20.2 | 16.9 | 16.4 | 18.9 |
23.2 | 26.5 | 30.0 | 32.7 |
| Mean Min. °C |
19.9 | 19.3 | 15.8 | 11.0 |
7.2 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 4.6 |
8.0 | 11.2 | 15.3 | 17.7 |
| Mean Rain mm |
34.0 | 35.5 | 29.5 | 14.6 |
17.8 | 14.4 | 15.4 | 14.8 |
15.9 | 19.4 | 15.8 | 24.2 |
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Treks passing Arkaroola Village
Arkaroola 4WD Loop
The Arkaroola-Mt Painter Wilderness Sanctuary provides some of the most exciting off-road tracks in SA. The Echo Camp Track & backtracks wind their way through the impossibly steep mountains and deep gorges and will keep the 4WD enthusiast happy.
Flinders Ranges
The Flinders Ranges is semi-arid, harsh yet beautiful. There are many unique features here including gorges, ramparts and dry creekbeds.This is the region that Hans Heysen loved to paint and is a popular part of the Australian outback.
Gammon Ranges Bunyip Chasm
The drive into the Gammon Ranges National Park will reward you with spectacular views of rugged terrain, chasms and deep gorges, towering mountains, tree-lined creeks and freshwater springs.
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Strzelecki Track
The Stzrelecki Track is strictly the route form Innamincka to Lyndhurst, however our trek note is for travellers starting at Innamincka and travelling down to Arkaroola Village in the heart of the Flinders Ranges.
Recommended Reading for Arkaroola Village
East Gippsland & Sapphire Coast
From either Melbourne or Sydney you can reach the East Gippsland and Sapphire coast region in just an easy day's drive. This map covers the area between Bega in the north to Lakes Entrance/Bairnsdale in the south and includes the Alpine and Kosciuszko National Parks.
4WD Flinders Ranges & Gammon Ranges
- 4WD Flinders Ranges and Gammon Ranges, South Australia, Australia
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- Descriptions of the 4WD route to follow, specific directions, latitiude and longitude co-ordinates and distances
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Highway Guide Australia
Highway Guide Australia is a simple and informative book written for highway travellers. It lists the exact location of hundreds of roadside rest areas, parking areas and bush campsites along Australia's major highways.
East Gippsland Explorer Card
This is the digital version of the Hema East Gippsland and Sapphire Coast paper map. From either Melbourne or Sydney you can reach the East Gippsland and Sapphire coast region in just an easy day's drive.
Murray River Access Map - Brown
Barmah - Echuca - Moama - Torrumbarry Weir
The second in a series of Murray River Guides covers the Murray River from Barmah township to Torrumbarry Weir, which includes Echuca. At 1:25,000 scale, the booklet is designed to provide a low cost guide to access and recreation facilities, including camping, along the Murray River.
Guide to the Bibbulmun Track - Northern Half
This book concentrates on the northern half of the Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia from Kalamunda to Donnelly River Village. It contains maps, track notes, and a wealth of useful information for experienced and novice walkers. If you're thinking of walking the Track, don't leave home without this handy pocket-sized book.
Guide to the Bibbulmun Track - Southern Half
The second of two books covering the Bibbulmun Track. This book concentrates on the southern half of the Track from Donnelly River Village to Albany. It contains maps, track notes, and a wealth of useful information for experienced and novice walkers.
Important Notes
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