Length: 3.1km
Duration: 2hrs
Grade: 3
Style: Circuit
Start: Arkaroo Rock Trail, Upalinna
End: Arkaroo Rock Trail, Upalinna

Location: Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
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Distance from CBD: 421 km
State: SA
Latitude: -31.60187496
Longitude: 138.627595

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Arkaroo Rock Circuit is a 3.1km, grade 3 circuit hike, located in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia. The hike should take approximately 2hrs to complete.

Hike Summary

Arkaroo Rock is a significant cultural site for the Adnyamathanha people of the Flinders Ranges. This hike goes to a rock shelter with their rock paintings featuring ochre and charcoal images that depict the Yura Muda (Dreaming, or creation story) of Ikara (Wilpena Pound).

Enjoy spectacular views of the Chace Range at sunset. The rock paintings are best seen in morning light.

The trail includes bridges and regular seating benches. There is interpretive signage at the carpark trailhead.

GPX file courtesy of Walking SA. File may not contain elevation data and may only represent half the length on return hikes.

About the region

Ancient and rugged mountain landscapes, peaceful tree-lined gorges and a seasonal wealth of wildlife. The sense of space unique to the semi-arid zone combine to make Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park one of South Australia’s iconic destinations.

The park comprises approximately 95,000 hectares. It includes the Heysen Range, Brachina and Bunyeroo gorges and the vast amphitheatre of mountains that is Wilpena Pound. Experience the native wildlife, rich cultural heritage, impressive geological features, camping opportunities and a range of activities including bushwalking, four-wheel driving, birdwatching, photography and mountain biking.