Arkaroo Rock Circuit

Starting from the car park at the end of Arkaroo Rock Road, Upalinna, this circuit walk leads past Arkaroo Rock via the Arkaroo Rock Walking Track. For a fascinating Aboriginal cultural experience, enjoy this entertaining and informative walk. It takes you to the cave Arkaroo Rock, full of Aboriginal paintings. A fence protects rock art, but camera lenses can easily fit through it. There are seats along the way where you can take a break and enjoy the views. There is clear signage throughout the trail, as well as interpretive signage at the car park trailhead. Sturdy shoes are recommended, as some sections are very rocky. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Arkaroo Rock Walking Track & Arkaroo Rock Road (-31.6112613,138.6371853)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Augusta Highway, A1 Turn on to Range View Road, B83 then drive for 33.1 km Turn left onto Railway Terrace, B83 and drive for another 66.4 km Turn right onto Wilpena Road and drive for another 40.5 km Turn left onto Arkaroo Rock Road and drive for another 1.5 km Continue onto Arkaroo Rock Road and drive for another 90 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park at the end of Arkaroo Rock Road, head towards the trailhead signposts with a roof on top and 2 benches near them along the dirt/gravel path. Pass through the gap in the wooden fence and veer right as you pass by the said signposts to your left. Join the dirt track as it leads you into the woodland to continue along Arkaroo Rock Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Arkaroo Rock Walking Track & Arkaroo Rock Road Start heading along Arkaroo Rock Walking Track (a walking track).
	After another 360 m continue straight, to head along Arkaroo Rock Walking Track. After another 60 m come to the viewpoint (45 m on your right). After another 8.4 km continue straight, to head along Arkaroo Rock Walking Track. After another 360 m to find the "Arkaroo Rock Carpark".
	After another 3 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Arkaroo Rock Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	9.2 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Hawker Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Saturday 26 Jul
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h.
  
  Sunday 27 Jul
  
  6°C → 13°C
  Shower or two clearing.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds westerly 25 to 35 km/h tending west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 15.
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:10am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Monday 28 Jul
  
  3°C → 13°C
  Showers increasing.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. The chance of morning fog. High chance of showers, most likely in the evening. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then tending north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 16.
  
  Tuesday 29 Jul
  
  7°C → 13°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  4 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h turning northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then tending northwest to southwesterly during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 15.
  
  Wednesday 30 Jul
  
  4°C → 13°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 15.
  
  Thursday 31 Jul
  
  1°C → 12°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Friday 01 Aug
  
  1°C → 13°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Saturday 02 Aug
  
  1°C → 15°C
  Morning frost. Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - Pest/Animal control
  Multiple walking trails within Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park will be closed every night from Friday 1 November 2024 until 5am Friday 31 October 2025 for the purpose of a pest control program.
  Source: SA Parks
- Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - Management Operations
  The Arkaroo Rock (Akurra Adnya) access road, car park, walking trail and surrounding area will be closed from Monday 28 April 2025 until Friday 31 October 2025 for a site upgrade.
  Source: SA Parks
- Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
  Brachina Gorge Road and Bunyeroo Road have been closed for public safety due to heavy rainfall and will be re-assessed on Monday 28 July 2025. The campgrounds situated along these roads will also be closed until these roads are opened.
  Source: SA Parks

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