Wild Bush Experiences

Arkaba

Stay at one of the most exclusive homesteads in Australia dating back to the 1850’s, located on a 63,000-acre private wildlife conservancy in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges.

A Luxury Lodges of Australia property.

The Arkaba Walk

A multi-day walk in the magical Flinders Ranges.

Sleep under the outback stars in signature swags, immersing in the sights, sounds, scale and space of outback Australia.

One of the Great Walks of Australia.

Bamurru Plains

Immerse yourself in the tropical floodplains of Australia’s Top End.

A safari-style lodge with exclusive access to 300-kms of floodplains bordering Kakadu National Park.

A Luxury Lodges of Australia property.

The Maria Island Walk

A spectacular award-winning walk located off Tasmania’s east coast.

Expert guiding, abundant wildlife, convict tales, comfortable accommodation topped off with top local food and wine.

One of the Great Walks of Australia.

The Eco Credentials of These Experiences

Arkaba

At Arkaba, the Wild Bush team endeavor to restore the property to an ecologically pristine landscape. Successful conservation programs have been put in place, including non-native feral species eradication and reversing the impacts of years of livestock grazing.

This work has had some exciting results: confirmed sightings of 10 new bird species, the establishment of 2 colonies of vulnerable yellow-footed rock wallabies, along with a significant increase in sightings of kangaroos, emus, reptiles and other native species.

At their wilderness camps, each was built in natural land clearings to avoid damage to the landscape, and swag decks and bathrooms were raised from the ground. The surrounding shrub and bushscape provides a natural cover for shelter and privacy.

There is no electricity at these starlit camps, with introduced lighting provided by camp fire, lanterns and rechargeable torches.

The focus is all about being as harmonious with the environment as possible.

Bamurru Plains

At Bamurru Plains, approximately 75% of the camp’s power is solar generated allowing guests to hear the sounds of the bush at night without the noise of a generator, while keeping the carbon footprint minimal.

Their bush safari camp, only three rooms have air conditioning, and this is provided at a surcharge, to value electricity and cover the additional fuel burn to support it.

Their safari-style camp was built to support a minimal impact on the environment, with only 10 bungalows and a main lodge in total, constructed amongst the fringe bushland on the edge of the floodplains, using the pandanus palms and natural woodland for shade and privacy. Each lodgings has been designed to maximise air flow with walls made of mesh, so guests feel as close to nature as possible.

The Maria Island Walk

The conservation of their natural environment is at the heart of everything they do on their award-winning The Maria Island Walk.

Their guides and team are expertly trained in navigating and guiding the walk in a way that minimizes any harm to the landscape, promoting sustainable principles along the way.

They are part of Australian Wildlife Journeys – 1 of just 14 exceptional wildlife experiences chosen by Tourism Australia and recognized for conservation efforts.

Their sites are almost entirely energy neutral, with solar panels powering lighting, fridges and fans.

They boast an excellent record in waste management with less than one bag on each 4-day walk sent for organic waste composting.

As an EcoStar Accredited business, they have gained the ‘Quality Tourism Accreditation’ through their proven commitment to environmental sustainability.