Arkaba Station (4.5*)

• The Arkaba Station Guest Room

The Arkaba Homestead, dating back to 1851, is a classic Flinders building, with thick stone walls, deep shady verandahs and corrugated roofing all set against the backdrop of the rugged Elder Range. Four traditional style bedrooms are located in the homestead, each with an en suite bathroom and access to the verandah for relaxing in the heat of day. The Coachman’s Cottage in the corner of the garden provides a fifth guest room with en suite bathroom. The homestead looks out onto the geologically and culturally significant Elder Range, which glows pink with the first rays of sun every morning, and the Arkaba Creek lined with River Red Gums alive with the chatter of hundreds of Galahs each morning. The rooms are air conditioned and have been designed with the homestead’s heritage in mind, a mix of king and twin beds have premium mattresses, 500 threadcount cotton sheets and a choice of pillows to ensure a great night’s sleep. With no telephones, televisions, minibars or the typical features of a hotel room to distract, the focus is on the experience and one of the most beautiful properties in Australia.

• The Arkaba Station Alfresco Dining

The Arkaba Station Alfresco Dining is hosted on the terrace overlooking the ranges in front of a cozy fire. An open bar with a selection of beverages is available to guests and the resident chef provides traditional station cuisine with some contemporary and native elements to jazz it up. Before dinner, guests can choose their wines from a cellar of premium South Australian wines. Aussies are well known for their love of a good laugh and a fine bottle of local wine.

• Cycling on the Bush Track
• The Swimming Pool
• The Arkaba Station Wildlife
• The Library and Lounge Area
• The Arkaba Station Ridgetop Drive

This luxurious Australian guesthouse is home to an extraordinary variety of birds, tracks and trails that are perfect for mountain biking, some spectacular four wheel drives and visits to some of the secret spots on the property and wildlife treks. As well, photography, sheep station tutorials and Aboriginal culture activities are all part of this adventurous stay. A comfortable library with deep leather armchairs and a large stone fireplace provides some seclusion for enjoying a quiet drink and a good book. A wet edge pool overlooks the Arkaba Creek and provides areas for relaxing in the midday heat during the summer months.