Arkaroola Attractions

The remote settlement of Arkaroola, with only a few dozen inhabitants, lies in an impressive outback setting in the Flinders Ranges, an area of jagged quartzite ridges and deep rugged gorges with rare plants and animals and a variety of minerals. At Bolla Bollana Springs are the ruins of a former copper mine. The area round Arkaroola was settled by man at an early stage, as is shown by Aboriginal rock drawings and traces of settlement; it also features in Aboriginal mythology. There is accommodation in hotels, motels and campsites.

South of Arkaroola are the impressive Big Moro, Chambers and Italowie Gorges and the particularly spectacular Bararrana Gorge. The excursion to Mount Painter is very attractive. There are breathtaking views from Freeling Heights over the Yudnamutana Gorge, and from Siller's Lookout over Lake Frome, a salt lake. 30km north are the hot springs of Paralana.