Arrive at Arkaba Homestead from 2pm to check in and be shown to your guest room. A 3-course meal prepared by chefs is served in the lodge.

Today you will traverse the basin of Wilpena Pound before crossing into Arkaba’s private wildlife conservancy.

There is a gradual 1.5km ascent to the rim of the Pound, but otherwise the walk is mostly flat. You will walk into Black’s Gap bush camp in the late afternoon to settle in, take a rinse shower and enjoy an evening aperitivo as the sun sets.

The field guide and camp assistant will prepare a South Australian inspired camp dinner, accompanied by local South Australian wines. Retire to your swag bed for an unforgettable night under a canopy of outback stars.

Walk length: approximately 13km, allowing 5 – 6 hours

Today is arguably the most scenic, as you head out into the rolling hills. The morning is spent following the famous Heysen Trail revealing a fascinating insight into the pastoral history of the region, pausing at old shepherds’ camps and mustering yards, with kangaroos and emus roaming the land.

The last leg of the day will take you slightly west, ending with a steep 1km climb of about 100m in elevation to the summit of the Red Range where your group will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges. Continue on to the foot of the Elder Range passing through postcard-pretty native Cypress trees, before making your way into the second night’s signature swag camp, the Elder Camp.

A hot bush rinse shower awaits, with another memorable night sleeping under the stars.

Walk length: approximately 14 - 15km, 6 - 7 hours

Walk across varying terrain through mallee and cypress forests before ascending the Red Range, en route to Arkaba Homestead. Return for a luxurious night back at the lodge, with a glass of wine by the firepit, followed by a dinner prepared by the in-house chef team.

Wake to the glorious morning light creeping across the Elder Range. As you move south east, the first few kilometres will be amongst hill country at the foot of the Elder Range walking through mallee and native pine forests, before ascending the Red Range and down onto the shady banks of the Arkaba Creek, lined with river red gum trees. There are plenty of opportunities to spot birds that commune in the canopy, including galahs, parrots and honeyeater species.

The pace is unhurried with time to stop and breathe in the outback, view wildlife and take photographs.

Arrive at Arkaba Homestead mid-afternoon, with time to relax. Or, perhaps you’d like to take a pre-booked sunset scenic flight over the ancient ramparts of Wilpena Pound. This evening enjoy a feast at Arkaba Homestead, your last memorable night at Arkaba.

Walk length: approximately 14 – 15km, 6 – 7 hours

Enjoy a relaxing morning at leisure to relax poolside, take an optional scenic flight over the ancient ramparts of Wilpena Pound. Check out from 11am.