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The Arkaba Walk and homestead The four-day Arkaba Walk operates from the end of March to mid-October, with departures from Adelaide on Thursdays, plus more on Fridays during April, May, August and October. Walks operate with a minimum of two guests and a maximum of 10. The package costs from $2,400 per person twin share, which includes two nights’ camping in deluxe swags on Arkaba’s “star beds”, one night in the homestead, all meals and drinks, expert guiding and luggage transfers between camps. Also included is a one-way flight from Adelaide to Whyalla and return by scenic drive through Clare Valley with lunch en route. Arkaba homestead is open year round for stays, with safari drives and activities. 1300 790 561, arkabawalk.com Southern Ocean Lodge On the south-west coast of Kangaroo Island Southern Ocean Lodge has 21 suites from $1,200 per person per night (two-night minimum stay). This includes all meals, open bar, signature experiences and airport transfers on the island. The new Kangaroo Island Wilderness

Trail passes the lodge, and a range of self-guided and guided hikes are easily accessible. (02) 9918 4355, southernoceanlodge.com.au Getting around To dovetail stays at Southern Ocean Lodge and Arkaba, Chinta Air operates charter flights from Adelaide to Hawker in the Flinders Ranges, close to Arkaba homestead, and from Hawker to Kangaroo Island’s airport at Kingscote (chintaair.com.au). Rex operates frequent scheduled flights from Adelaide to Kingscote, and to Whyalla, about two hours’ drive from Arkaba. Qantas launches thrice-weekly direct flights to Kangaroo Island from Adelaide on 4 December, and from Melbourne on 17 December until 28 January, 2018. southaustralia.com