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South Australia

Arkaroo Rock Walk circuit

Hiking trails & Routes

South Australia

Arkaroo Rock Walk circuit

Easy

4.6

(12)

164

hikers

Arkaroo Rock Walk circuit

00:58

3.29km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

452 m

Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

This viewpoint is the perfect introduction to the red desert landscape, with an expansive view over the Chace Range. The Chace Range in the Adnyamathanha language is Vada Wildya Yurdu, …

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2

1.50 km

The "Practice" Shelter

Highlight • Historical Site

When walking the Arkaroo Rock Walking Track in a counterclockwise direction, there is an overhang referred to as the “The 'Practice' Shelter” or “first rock shelf” that can be seen …

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3

1.67 km

Arkaroo Rock

Highlight • Historical Site

Arkaroo Rock (Akurra Adnya) is a very sacred cultural site with well-preserved ancient charcoal and ochre paintings. The art is maintained by the Adnyamathanha people (the Traditional Custodians whose name …

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B

3.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.16 km

128 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

128 m

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Monday 19 October

25°C

16°C

24 %

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Comments

June 8, 2026,Arkaroo Rock Hike

You can read the full report here: michael.herbst-haste.de/mein-vater-war-ein-wandersmann

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