The Tailor Accommodation

Arkaba

Overview

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Staying in a heritage homestead dating from the 1850’s, guests enjoy a taste of classic Australian country hospitality while a few ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ touches ensure comfort, style and a truly memorable outback experience. With just five guest rooms, each with en-suite bathroom and air conditioning and designed in an early settler/pioneer style, Arkaba has made the transformation from outback sheep station to private wildlife conservancy and offers guests a broader wilderness experience.

An open bar with a selection of beverages is available to guests and the resident chef provides contemporary Australian cuisine infused with native elements and dinner is served on the terrace overlooking the garden and ranges.

There are comfortable leather sofas and a log fire in the library for cool nights and a swimming pool for hot days.

Staying at Arkaba as the perfect venue for those looking to escape and enjoy an intimate and personalized stay in the South Australian outback.

Arkaba was the winner of the Australian Gourmet Traveller ‘Best Outback Experience’ award in 2012.

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  • Options and Facilities
  • Dining
Location

Flinders Ranges

  • Stretching north across the middle of South Australia lies the Flinders Ranges. Arid desert landscapes and silhouetted mountain ranges provide a dramatic departure from Adelaide’s quaint cityscape. This incredible outback destination is steeped in history for both our Aboriginal and European descendants. For travellers with an appreciation for history and aboriginal culture, the Flinders Ranges provides a fascinating story to be discovered.

    Spring and Autumn are very mild seasons in the Flinders Ranges and average temperatures range between 15 – 25° C (56.3 – 59° F). The slightly cooler days allow for comfortable exploration of the region.

    Flinders Ranges
Options and Facilities

Accommodation Options and Facilities

The five-bedroom heritage homestead, built in 1851, has undergone a complete refurbishment, under the design eye of renowned wildlife artist, Rosie Woodford Ganf.

Drawing inspiration from Arkaba’s spectacular setting and its private wildlife conservancy, Ganf has produced a very different and very ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ homestead feel, with a focus on early settler and safari style. Her natural eye and creativity brings a rustic but supremely comfortable feel to the interior, incorporating station items, local materials, and her own wildlife artwork.

The en-suite bedrooms open on to a deep verandah with comfortable chairs – the ideal spot to take in the sunset, as the surrounding ranges take on the rich red hues of a Namatjira painting and the river red gums along Arkaba Creek vibrate with the chatter of galahs and corellas.

Dining

Dining

All meals are included and prepared by our resident chef and accompanied by an excellent selection of South Australian wines.

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