Arkaroola camping

Many thanks for the advice.
It's very helpful.
I think I'll book a couple of spots in the village. I believe there's a pool which will be nice.

The pool was empty when we there in October 2020... so worth checking. You must have a much stronger constitution than me if you are contemplating swimming this time of the year anyway :-).

Thanks heaps.
Can't wait for the drive. The views will be spectacular.??

Hi Peter
Thanks for the info and maps.
Very helpful.
How did you find all the facilities?

Michael, it is fair to say that Arkaroola is "tired".
It is a huge property and the cost of maintaining it would be massive and visitor numbers are not as high as they might be.
Despite that it is a "must visit" location. There is some fabulous country to see there.
During the height of the recent drought, they were hand feeding and watering the yellow footed rock wallabies at the village to ensure that enough survived to provide a breeding stock for recovery.

A brief history...
Arkaroola is a private sanctuary established by Doug and Griselda Sprigg. Doug was working for SANTOS as a geologist and recognised the area as very special and needing protection.
Doug and Griselda Sprigg (along with their 2 young children) were also the first people to drive a vehicle W-E across the Simpson. Griselda's book "DUNE is a Four Letter Word" describes the trip.
https://www.arkaroola.com.au/griselda-sprigg
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

I heard Doug Sprigg on the ABC a couple of weeks ago and he was saying that due to recent rainfall, vegetation and wildlife are booming right now and will be for a good few months to come.

Sounds like a good time to go for a look to me, even if the camping costs a couple of bucks.

Correction to my previous post....
It was Reg and Griselda Sprigg that set up Arkaroola. Doug Sprigg is their son.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome