GETTING HERE

Drive to Arkaroola

Arkaroola is located in the northern Flinders Ranges, 600km north of Adelaide in South Australia. Offering some of the most spectacular outback scenery you’ll ever see, there are various route options available to visitors. National Parks Permits are not required for Arkaroola, or for your travel to us.


Arkaroola via Leigh Creek and Copley

  • About 130km in distance, the road from Copley is unsealed but generally maintained, with the average driving time from Leigh Creek via Nipapanha (Nepabunna) approximately 2 hours.


Arkaroola via Blinman

  • Getting there is half the fun and the Blinman to Arkaroola road is 152kms of dirt road fun. A stop in Blinman gives you a true Flinders Ranges experience and is a great prelude to your visit to us-travel time is around 2 1/2 hours from Blinman, 3 hours from Wilpena.

 

Arkaroola via Yunta on the Barrier Highway & Arkaroola via via the Strezleki Track, Mt Hopeless and Balcanoona

  • Somewhat more remote, these routes require you to be prepared and do your homework before trying them.

Arkaroola and Balcanoona Airstrips

If you’d prefer to fly in, the airstrip maps and aeronautical information sheets below are supplied for use by visiting pilots to Arkaroola and is provided on the basis that all pilots adhere to standard aviation procedures in relation to seeking permission and obtaining current information about airstrip condition prior to landing at either airstrip, including the Arkaroola Helipad mentioned below. Check the ERSA for the latest information or contact Arkaroola on 126.7MHz.

Arkaroola Airstrip (YARK)
Balcanoona Airstop (YBLC)

Arkaroola Village Helipad

A helipad is located at the Arkaroola Village, immediately to the north of Mawson Lodge, one of our accommodation units. The helipad is white shale surface surrounded by red clay.

Hire Car/4WD

If you hire a car or 4WD check to ensure that you are permitted to travel on dirt roads. This is a common exclusion with most rental companies and can result in expensive fees.

Pickup/Drop off by Air

We can pick you up by aircraft from Leigh Creek, Hawker, Port Augusta or Broken Hill. 


Contact us for more details.


Bus and Coach Tours

A bus service, by Genesis Tour & Charter, is available to Copley, 130 km to the east of Arkaroola, just north of Leigh Creek.


Organised coach tours – see your local travel agent for details.

Fly

Fly in to Arkaroola or Balcanoona and we will pick you up from the airfield. We also have a Helipad in the Village.


Contact us for more details.

Hire Car/4WD

If you hire a car or 4WD check to ensure that you are permitted to travel on dirt roads. This is a common exclusion with most rental companies and can result in expensive fees.

Pickup/Drop off by Air

We can pick you up by aircraft from Leigh Creek, Hawker, Port Augusta or Broken Hill. 


Contact us for more details.


Bus and Coach Tours

A bus service, by Genesis Tour & Charter, is available to Copley, 130 km to the east of Arkaroola, just north of Leigh Creek.


Organised coach tours – see your local travel agent for details.

Fly

Fly in to Arkaroola or Balcanoona and we will pick you up from the airfield. We also have a Helipad in the Village.


Contact us for more details.

Disclaimer

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary or any of its staff are not responsible for any information provided to pilots on this website – it is provided for information only. Please contact Akraroola on telephone (08) 8648 4848 or email us for further information, including airstrip condition.
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