Name: Arkaba Homestead
Address: 3134 Arkaba Road, Hawker, Hawker, Hawker, 5434, Australia
Rating: 9.6

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Arkaba Homestead

Inspiring, authentic and welcoming, Arkaba was not the most luxurious lodge on our three week tour of Australia, but it was most definitely our favourite. The accommodation is homely and comfortable, the food is simple but tasty. However it is the inspiring story, the charm of the hosts and the return to nature that made it so wonderful. Many thanks to all the staff but notably Nathan, Monica and Bruce. We’d love to come back and do the Arkaba walk. See you next time.

From the staff, to the room, to the unbelievable vistas, Arkaba should not be missed.  Olivia kept us stuffed with delightful and thoughtful food, Charlie educated and led us through precarious roads and fascinating tromps.  I will always be grateful for introducing us to the rock star wallaby.  The sunsets are enough to recommend this outstanding property, but the staff elevates it to the next level.  Thank you all!!!

Unable to complete the 3 day walk due to a foot injury sustained before the walk the staff were very accommodating in allowing me to travel to the camps by 4 wheel drive with Adi through the stunning scenery of the Flinders Ranges and then join the rest of the group for meals and overnighting.
Bruce, the guide, is passionate about conservation and shared his wealth of knowledge with all of the group. The amenities in the camps and at the Homestead were fabulous as was the food including an amazing last night dinner. 
The team at Arkaba deserve a huge pat on the back.

For peace and quiet you can’t do better than Arkaba Homestead. Set in 60,000 acres of former sheep station this is the site of an ambitious conservation project aiming to restore land ravaged by Western agricultural practices to its native glory. The Homestead is well furnished and comfortable (there is A/C) and has a cracking team of chefs and a covetable wine cellar and drinks cabinet. The staff: John, Bruce, Lisa, Kelvin amongst others were great company. All committed to the cause with enthusiasm and knowledge. Due to the high temperatures our exploration was with Bruce in a Land Cruiser getting to see the corners of the estate with their individual ecosystems. Don’t worry about modern day distractions as there is no mobile signal, internet or light pollution. Relax and enjoy nature in a way few of us can at home. It was a privilege to share this with the Arkaba team albeit just for a few days. Thank you.

Once in a lifetime! Wonderful lodge with Michelin Star food, great nature and very experienced guides. Scenic views! The best place to learn and experience Australien nature in the Flinders! The tours are well managed and the atmosphere in the evening on the fireplace and cool drinks were amazing!

This is a very special place, feels like you are visiting friends. The rides are hugely informative and the guides excellent, special thanks to Shane who is extremely experienced and passionate about wildlife and conservation. The staff at the house is lovely and the service has the appropriate balance of informality in keep with the setting. Expect to interact with the other guests (Max of 10 guests) during all meals together and some of the rides. The place encourages introspection and appreciation of nature. 

This was “3rd time lucky” for us due to Covid cancellations. But so worth the wait! We were joined by old friends from Canberra & met new friends on the way. The walk is nothing short of spectacular, moving through an ancient & beautiful landscape. Then staying each night at wonderfully well thought out bush camps with amazing 3course meals under the stars! All this under the guidance of our super knowledgeable & funny fearless leader, Shane! Could not imagine anyone better suited to shepherd us city slickers through the bush! The Homestead is beautifully appointed with friendly caring staff & magical views. We could not recommend this experience more highly - you just have to go!

What a fantastic adventure!  We loved our trip to Arkaba Station!  Beautiful lodging and fantastic views.  Wayne was a terrific guide and helped us experience the wildlife of the outback.  The meals were 5-star and this stay was one of the most fun things our family has done together (traveling in Australia this July with 22 yr. old twins from the States).  Really loved this experience!

After reading the comments in here, I was about to cancel my trip but I decided to move forward and I am GRATEFUL I have done so. 
We just spent 3 days in Arkaba and it was an amazing experience! Outbacked, you have nothing to take care of, it was a tier one service from the reservation, to the hosting, to the comparable 1 star Michelin food, to the excursions that we have done! You spend 3 days surrounded by Kangourous everywhere in a stunning nature. They make everything to make you happy to to give you the best out of the experience (moonrise breakfast, sunset drinks on the top of the mountain, sur-mesure dinner as we were on Honeymoon). Huge shout out to Guilia who arranged our trip last minute, to The chef for the incredible food, and to Monica who made us discover Arkaba with her heart! I will definitely go back there when I am back to Australia!

Begin and end staying at the very comfortable Homestead Lodge. We stayed in two different rooms which was nice for the variety. The food is outstanding. The hard working Chef Beau kept smiling and delivering exceptional meals and there was plenty of grog sourced from mainly SA too. The rooms were very comfortable and felt quite homey.

The trek itself was led by Bruce, an expert outdoors man. His knowledge of the wilderness and nature was extraordinary. I learnt so much from Bruce. Throughout the trip he waited for the slower folks and made everyone feel welcome and relaxed. He put in so much effort at the camps with the camp hosts to make sure every detail was not missed.

So, if you are looking for a good walk (40ish KM over 3 days) through the most amazing scenery. Happy to stay in a swag and enjoy the night air and stunning views from bed, eat and drink great food and wine and stay in either end at a very comfortable lodge, then this is the trip for you.

Thanks to Bruce (in particular), Beau ( the hardest working man in hospo) and the rest of the crew for a great experience.

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Brilliant location and activities. We’re avid bushwalkers and spent almost all our daylight hours outdoors…had a lunch at the homestead one day, a packed lunch for the next.  Plenty of native animal encounters, a highlight being up close and personal with a small mob of the endangered Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby.  For those less energetic there’s plenty of space to just chill.  The chef Joel served up Cordon Bleu quality meals at every sitting and all the staff were exceptional.  Special call out for our guide Shane, whose knowledge and rachonteur skills made every walk an education and authentically Australian.

Arkaba Rocks!

Best experience!

A wonderful way to spend 4 days

Wonderful outback experience.

One of a kind place

You just have to go!

Fantastic Outback Adventure!

Amazing outback escape in the right hands!

Arkaba offers a luxury “safari-type” experience.  The homestead is on private land and has space for 5 or 6 rooms guests (rooms are situated within the homestead)  and  communal eating areas.  The rooms were spacious and beautifully fitted out.  There are no locks on the doors or safes. The tours were excellent and we saw a variety of kangaroos (including the beautiful euros) and many bird species.  The guides were knowledgeable.  The food was spectacular. Easily 2-hat quality. The wine was plentiful and of reasonable quality. We were warmly welcomed and looked after and treated like visitors they knew and had invited to stay.

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