CAPTURING ARKABA & LAKE EYRE

26 - 30 AUGUST 2019

Charge your camera and pack your safari gear! This five-day photographic

safari led by author of Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Photography, Richard

I'Anson is your rare opportunity to capture the surreal beauty of Kati Thanda

Lake Eyre, Arkaba's prehistoric outback landscape and abundant wildlife in

all-inclusive luxury.

JOIN A PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI OF ARKABA’S PREHISTORIC OUTBACK LANDSCAPE, ABUNDANT WILDLIFE AND THE

SURREAL BEAUTY OF KATI THANDA-LAKE EYRE

A R K A B A I S A W I L D B U S H L U X U R Y E X P E R I E N C E

ABOUT RICHARD I’ANSON

Richard I’Anson is a freelance photographer who has built a career on his twin

passions for travel and photography. Over the past 36 years he has travelled the

world, amassing a substantial and compelling collection of images of people and

places in more than 90 countries on all seven continents. His images are published

worldwide in books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, calendars, posters, cards

and websites. They have been reproduced from the size of a stamp (literally) to the

size of a tarpaulin protecting the contents of a 53-foot truck trailer.

Richard has published thirteen books including

five editions of the best-selling Lonely Planet

Guide to Travel Photography and the large

format pictorials: Australia: 42 Great

Landscape Experiences, Nepal and India:

essential encounters. Richard is proud of

achieving the status of Master of Photography

awarded by the Australian Institute of

Professional Photography (AIPP). He was

honoured to be selected as a Canon Master

Photographer by Canon Australia and he

features in the National Geographic TV series

Tales By Light now screening on Netflix.

R I C H A R D I A N S O N . C O M

DAY ONE

ADELAIDE TO ARKABA

Private charter air transfer departs Adelaide at 11:30 landing at Hawkerairstrip 13:00 ahead of your 20 minute road transfer to Arkaba. Enjoy

lunch and an introductory tutorial on arrival, late afternoon photography

session and an Australian bush inspired welcome dinner.

DAY TWO

ARKABA

Arkaba’s topography and huge Flinders country has long been afavourite destination for photographers. Enjoy multiple wilderness

safaris carefully designed to get you atop private ridgetops and intotime-honoured creek beds for great photography opportunities.

DAY THREE

KATI THANDA-LAKE EYRE

Enjoy a full-day air safari over Wilpena Pound, the Painted Hills and KatiThanda-Lake Eyre with lunch at one of the world’s most remote pubs –

the iconic William Creek Hotel.

DAY FOUR

BRACHINA GORGE

Brachina Gorge in Flinders Ranges National Park is the best location tocapture the near threatened Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby – the poster

marsupial of the region.

DAY FIVE

ARKABA TO ADELAIDE

Depart Arkaba at 8:30 after breakfast for a scenic overland transferthrough gorgeous outback towns with lunch and wine tasting in the

Clare Valley wine country. Arrive Adelaide airport 17:00 to meet onwardflights departing from 18:00.

FIVE-DAY EXPERIENCE AT A GLANCE

A R K A B A C O N S E R V A N C Y . C O M

DAY ONE – MONDAY 26 AUGUST 2019ADELAIDE TO ARKABA

Make your way to the General Aviation Terminal at Adelaide airport at 11:00 for

check in procedures. Your group private charter flight departs at 11:30 arriving

Hawker airstrip at 13:00. Enjoy a Wild Bush Luxury welcome ahead of your 20

minute road transfer to Arkaba, a 60,000 acre private property that has been

transformed from a working sheep station into a thriving wildlife conservancy.

Lunch will be served on arrival ahead of your introductory session. Your afternoon

safari will take you deep into the ranges and creek beds lined with seemingly

immortal River Red Gums to capture the late afternoon light. Enjoy a hosted

three-course dinner with matching South Australian wine on the terrace

overlooking the ranges and overnight at Arkaba Homestead.

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DAY TWO – TUESDAY 27 AUGUST 2019ARKABA

On safari today we’ll be on the lookout for Kangaroos, Emus, different reptile

species including Shingleback Lizards, Bearded Dragons, Goannas, and a huge

variety of birdlife - galahs, parrots, raptors including Wedge-tailed and Little

Eagles, Elegant Parrots, Mulga Parrots, wrens, babblers and honeyeaters to

name but a few. You might even get the chance to capture guest sheep shearing

in action. Your afternoon session features vast landscapes and is capped off with

sundowner drinks on top of the ranges with the scale and grandeur of outback

South Australia laid out for miles around. Dinner is hosted by one of Arkaba’s field

guides providing an atmosphere more akin to staying with friends in the country,

or a private safari lodge rather than a typical luxury hotel.

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DAY THREE – WEDNESDAY 28 AUGUST 2019KATI THANDA-LAKE EYRE

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An early start will have you departing Arkaba at 6:15 heading to Hawker airstrip to

photograph the morning light over Wilpena Pound - the jewel in the crown of the

Ikara-Flinders Ranges. Your full-day air safari will take you over Bunyeroo and

Brachina Gorges, passing Parachilna Gorge tracking north above the open-cut

coal fields of Leigh Creek, the outback township of Maree and into William Creek

for a short stop and aircraft change. Flying over vast cattle country of Anna Creek

Station to the gibber shelf on the Western shoreline of Belt Bay (the lowest point

in Australia), Silcrete Island and some eroded peninsulas that jut out into the salt

bed, Jackboot Bay and then follow the Warburton Groove up to the very northern

end of the wonder that is Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. Breathtaking aerial

perspectives and an array of colours will astound!

The iconic William Creek Hotel is the venue for lunch before returning via the

Painted Hills. The flight will be conducted at a height low enough to capture the

intricate details of the beautifully eroded shelf that once belonged to the great

inland sea. Catch a glimpse of OzMineral’s largest copper and gold mine,

Prominent Hill before turning around over the famous Dingo Proof Fence to head

back towards William Creek. Changing aircraft for the journey back to Hawker

over Strangeway Mould Springs, Adnamooka opal fields and Lake Torrens.

Richard’s expert guidance and tutelage along the way will ensure you return with

memories and photographs worthy of the epic outback air safari you have just

experienced. Land at Hawker airstrip at 17:30 for the short 20 minute drive back

to the comfort and civilisation of the five-room heritage Arkaba Homestead.

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DAY FOUR – THURSDAY 29 AUGUST 2019 BRACHINA GORGE

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This morning you’ll have the opportunity to photograph the morning light as the

outback springs back to life and capture wildlife from Arkaba’s new viewing hide

carefully carved out close to the confluence of Arkaba and Woolshed creeks. The

hide provides an ideal vantage point for all kinds of wildlife coming to drink. Not

only a place to see, but to watch wildlife and photograph all the fascinating

interactions that occur between species.

We venture into the spectacular Brachina Gorge in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges

National Park this afternoon, home to fossils of the unique Ediacaran fauna and

once used as a pass through which bullock teams pulled their loads. The scree

slope on the western side of the gorge provides the perfect opportunity to capture

the beautifully decorated near-threatened Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby endemic to

the region.

We know you will have learned a thing or two from Canon Master Richard

I’Anson. And we know you’ll remember the beauty and scale of the outback

Australian landscape and the knowledge and passion of Arkaba’s field guides

who immerse you in the stories that lie behind it. This is what really makes the

Wild Bush Luxury experience at Arkaba so special. Return to the Arkaba

Homestead and enjoy a farewell celebration dinner before retiring to your

Homestead Guestroom for your final night.

DAY FIVE – FRIDAY 30 AUGUST 2019ARKABA TO ADELAIDE

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Depart Arkaba at 8:30 for your overland transfer to Adelaide through the Clare

Valley wine country. The road to Adelaide is pretty. Very pretty. There’s wide

streetscapes and charming heritage buildings, interesting bric-a-brac stores and

art galleries. The trip takes you through the historic towns of Quorn, Wilmington,

and Mount Remarkable, all famous for their nature filled valleys and riverbeds.

Melrose is cradled at the base of impressive Mount Remarkable, the oldest town

in the Ikara Flinders Ranges and arguably one of the prettiest in Australia. The

pioneering town of Stone Hut began its life as a stagecoach town with Cobb & Co

calling in on its way from Clare to Port Augusta. Today the town includes a

collection of stone cottages mapped out on a heritage walk.

Heading from Melrose into the beautiful Clare Valley, a region world famous for its

wine and specialising in Reisling. You’ll enjoy wine tasting and lunch here.

Continue south through the Adelaide Hills arriving at Adelaide airport at 17:00.

Please arrange your onward flights from 18:00 to allow you time for check-in. If

you are staying on in Adelaide we’d be delighted to drop you to the door of your

Adelaide city hotel.

THE ARKABA HOMESTEAD IS YOUR OASIS OF COMFORT AT THE FOOT OF THE ELDER RANGE

You’ll stay in the comfort of Arkaba's restored homestead, a founding member of Luxury

Lodges of Australia and an exclusive outback experience. Each room has a character of

its own and has been named after early settlers, explorers or property owners. The

décor has been hand-fashioned by wildlife artist, Rosie Woodford-Ganf. Bedheads are

made from recycled fence posts and fleeces, curtains tied back by gumnut tassels,

lights are perched on explorers' tripod theodolites. The Arkaba Homestead retains a

real sense of history and place.

A comfortable library provides some seclusion for enjoying a quiet drink and a good

book, while dinner is often hosted on the terrace overlooking the ranges. A self-service

bar with a comprehensive selection of beverages is available and the resident chef

loves serving you thoughtful bush inspired cuisine after your days out capturing the

beauty of this place. Arkaba’s wine list is entirely South Australian and wines will be

matched with each of your evening meals.

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PACKING GUIDE

WHAT'S INCLUDED

A creative five-day photography program led by Richard I’Anson

Expert field guides at Arkaba

One-way charter flight Adelaide to Hawker

One-way road transfer Arkaba to Adelaide

Four night’s Arkaba Homestead, member of Luxury Lodges of Australia

All meals & beverages

National Park entry fees

Conservation Levy

Full-day air safari over Wilpena Pound, the Painted Hills & Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre

Lunch & wine tasting in the Clare Valley wine country

WHAT TO BRING

Camera, tripod, battery & charge cords

Laptop

Cable release

Spare batteries

Warm Clothing including a hat, thermals, scarf, gloves and fleece

Wide brimmed hat, sunglasses and

sunscreen

Hiking boots offering good ankle support and are well worn in

Small personal first aid kit including blister

protection and insect repellant

Head torch for early mornings & evenings

Wind cheater

Waterproof jacket

Binoculars for wildlife and bird viewingSatellite phone and navigation aid for

emergency use

Hand held UHF radio for communication

First Aid kit

Flora and fauna identification guides

Expert knowledge & passion

YOUR FIELD GUIDES WILL CARRY

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RATES

$6,850 per adult twin-share. $8,990 per adult single occupancy.

AUSTRLALIAN WILDLIFE THANKS YOU

Not only will you come away with stunning images to frame & value for years to

come. Your Wild Bush Luxury experience at Arkaba directly contributes to fully

endorsed conservation programs to save native Australian wildlife. To learn about

conservation at Arkaba visit www.arkabaconservancy/conservation-at-arkaba.

SECURING YOUR PLACE ON CAPTURING ARKABA & LAKE EYRE PHOTO SAFARI

A non refundable deposit of 20% is required within 2 days of making a reservation

with the balance at 30 days prior to arrival on or before 26 July 2019. For bookings

made within 30 days, payment must be made within 48 hours of booking.

PAYMENT DETAILS

Please make payments to Arkaba Trust;

Account: 688722 BSB: 032002 Reference: Please use your booking reference.

A credit card merchant fee of 1.5% will be levied on payments by credit card.

RESERVATIONS

www.arkabaconservancy.com

1300 790 561

arkaba@wildbushluxury.com

RESERVATIONS

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GROUP SIZE

Your Capturing Arkaba and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Photographic Safari with Canon

Master Richard I’Anson will operate as a private departure with a minimum of 4 and

maximum of 8 guests.

ITINERARY

Please use this itinerary as a guide only. The day and time of various excursions

may vary according to Arkaba’s expert property knowledge and Richard I'Anson's

professional recommendation for best capture.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We recommend that all guests obtain travel insurance including a cancellation policy

and emergency medical care. Travel insurance is available from travel agents,

general insurance companies and some medical funds. We can direct you to a link

to QBE insurance if you wish to consider their options.

CANCELLATION POLICY

For cancellations outside of 30 days your non-refundable deposit will be forfeited.

For cancellations within 30 days of arrival all monies will be forfeited. In case of

unscheduled closure (such as, but not limited to, the case of cyclone, fire or flood)

some monies will be refunded. The amount of which will depend the notice period

available before your scheduled experience and the terms of third party suppliers

engaged on charter flights.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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