Step back in time and visit the Flinders Ranges and Outback
The Flinders Ranges and Outback speaks of time immemorial. By night, the sky explodes with billions of stars, a spectacular reminder of our small place in the immense universe.
By day, the ancient land speaks of time immemorial, the peaks of Wilpena Pound testifying to millions of years of life and death. By night, the sky explodes with billions of stars, a spectacular reminder of our small place in the immense universe. The Flinders Ranges and Outback present a landscape like no other; alien-like in parts, uniquely Australian in others. It’s the place for adventure and reverence, for relaxation and regeneration, a place where old and new worlds unite.
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Arkaba Walk
One of the most exclusive stays in Australia, Arkaba Conservancy is a remote, 60,000 acre private wildlife conservancy in the Flinders Ranges. Hosting a maximum of 10 guests at any one time, Arkaba is dedicated to the conservation of Australia’s unique wildlife and birds. Join in on The Arkaba Walk, a fully hosted, all-inclusive four-day walk through an iconic Outback Australian setting. Mobs of kangaroos, emus and other abundant wildlife will delight as you traverse spectacular ancient landscapes, with expert field guides delighting and informing as they tell the story of the bush. arkabawalk.com
Arkaroola Ridgetop Tour
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary boasts some of the most spectacular rugged country on Earth, awash with mountains, towering granite peaks, magnificent gorges and mysterious waterholes – and The Ridgetop Tour showcases this at its best. Travelling in an open-top four wheel drive and accompanied by experienced tour guides who share their knowledge of Arkaroola’s 1600-million-year geological history, guests journey to the depths of ancient seabeds and across razorback ridges and peaks of rugged mountains, with stops at several lookouts along the way to take in the breathtaking vistas of the vast and humbling expanse of the ranges. arkaroola.com.au/ridgetop-tour
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Jacka Brothers Brewery
Opened in 2021, Jacka Brothers Brewery sits on a heritage-listed site in Melrose in the Southern Flinders Ranges. A gentle stroll from the main street, the four-bedroom Brewery Guesthouse is more than just a magnificent place to lay your head. The communal lounge space is made for connecting, while the natural light, textures and soft colours which complement the surrounding views of the majestic Mount Remarkable create an unbeatable sense of tranquillity. jackabrothersbrewery.com.au
Rawnsley Park Station
No matter in which direction you look at the landscape from your eco villa at Rawnsley Park Station, you won’t be disappointed. Established in the heart of the Flinders Ranges, the property is embraced by the Outback, from the ancient rise of Wilpena Pound to the natural beauty of the bush. Tucked away in a secluded spot lie one and two-bedroom eco-villas. Fully self-contained and with spacious living and dining areas, separate bedrooms with over-bed skylights, luxurious bathrooms and well-equipped kitchens, the villas represent the ultimate in Flinders Ranges’ accommodation. rawnsleypark.com.au
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Flinders Food Co
Since opening in 2018, Flinders Food Co has become a popular stop for locals and visitors alike keen to savour the flavours of the Flinders. Chefs source local, native and seasonal produce to create one-of-a-kind dishes for breakfast, lunch or dinner – think saltbush lamb tacos, homemade Wagyu patties and banoffee hot cake. A wide range of South Australian beers, wines and ciders are also available to satisfy any thirst. flindersfoodco.com.au
Prairie Hotel
A visit to Australia’s quintessential, most-awarded Outback hotel is a must. Here is where the famous and infamous gather to share stories and enjoy a Flinders feral feast accompanied by a glass of shiraz or beer. On the menu is kangaroo and emu, wattleseed and saltbush, while the newly opened brewery serves cold beers brewed on site. Take a seat and enjoy fine dining surrounded by endless red plains dissolving into sienna sunsets.
prairiehotel.com.au
SOMETHING SPECIAL
500 Miles of Music
June 17-27
South Australia’s iconic regional travelling music festival returns for 2022 bigger and better than ever. This year’s event, from June 17-27, covers twice the miles and twice the concerts, with gigs at some of South Australia’s most scenic spots – Wombat Flat, Quorn, Blinman, Leigh Creek, Andamooka, Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta and William Creek. Performers include The Wolfe Brothers, Travis Collins, Gina Jeffreys, Adam Harvey and Amber Lawrence. Great music, great scenery and great people.
revivetheregionswithmusic.com/500-miles-of-music
