Arkaba

The estate's five ensuite bedrooms have been tastefully restored in keeping with the property's pioneering history and, in keeping with Wild Bush Luxury's understated Australian style, a stay feels more like staying with friends in the countryside than in a typical luxury hotel. Each bedroom of the property opens onto a shaded veranda with individual views of the surrounding mountain ranges. In the early morning, the view from the breakfast table as the rugged peaks of the Elder Mountains are illuminated in the morning light offers a taste of what the remaining grounds have to offer.

The truly luxurious thing about Arkaba is that its 60,000 acres are shared by just 10 guests, taking the definition of exclusivity to a new level in Australia. Nestled in the ancient landscape of the Flinders Ranges, Arkaba is a true blend of conservation and tourism.

Recognised as one of the finest outback properties in the country, Arkaba's history dates back to the 1850s. The estate's 5 ensuite bedrooms have been tastefully restored in keeping with the property's pioneering history and, in keeping with the understated Australian style of Wild Bush Luxury, a stay feels more like staying with friends in the countryside than in a typical luxury hotel. Each bedroom of the property opens onto a shaded veranda with individual views of the surrounding mountain ranges. In the early morning, the view from the breakfast table as the rugged peaks of the Elder Mountains are illuminated in the morning light offers a taste of what the remaining grounds have to offer.

Arkaba's wildlife population is extensive, with Australia's three largest kangaroo species (Red Kangaroo, Western Grey Kangaroo and Common Wallaroo) as regular sightings. The country's most endangered animal, the Yellow-footed Rock Kangaroo, has also returned to the Arkaba area since the introduction of active conservation programmes. Tourist dollars spent at Arkaba go directly to conservation on the ground and to an ever-improving wilderness experience.