Arkaroola South Australia Map
Explore Arkaroola, South Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Arkaroola, SA map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Arkaroola, South Australia
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Arkaroola, South Australia, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Locality | Arkaroola |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -30.18925 |
| Longitude | 139.37717 |
| Area | 580.8 km² |
| Postcode | 5732 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 532 km north |
About Arkaroola, South Australia
Arkaroola is a locality in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 580.8 km². It lies approximately 532 km north of Adelaide. Arkaroola is located at 30.1893°S, 139.3772°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5732. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Arkaroola is a place where ancient rock formations rise like the bones of the earth, weathered by millennia of sun and wind. It lies 493.9 km north of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 7°T), and is situated 15.1 km north-north-east of Arkaroola Village. The landscape here is a raw, untamed canvas of rugged hills, stark gorges, and vast, open plains that stretch towards horizons shimmering with heat. Vegetation clings tenaciously to the arid soil – hardy saltbush, tough spinifex, and scattered mulga trees, their silhouettes stark against the intense blue of the sky. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, a testament to the exposed geology, and at dusk, the light paints the rock faces in hues of ochre, rust, and deep violet, a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle. The silence here is profound, broken only by the whisper of the wind and the occasional cry of a bird of prey circling high above.
Historically, Arkaroola has been a frontier outpost, its existence shaped by the relentless pursuit of resources. The region's economy has long been tied to the land's mineral wealth, with a past deeply rooted in mining, particularly copper and tin, remnants of which can still be seen in the scattered workings and the enduring, stoic character of its inhabitants. Today, tourism plays an increasingly significant role, drawing travellers seeking the raw beauty and geological wonders of the Flinders Ranges, with the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary offering a gateway to its unique natural heritage. The local culture is one of resilience and self-reliance, a spirit forged in isolation and the demanding, yet profoundly beautiful, environment of the South Australian outback.
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About This Arkaroola Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Arkaroola, South Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Arkaroola, in the Pastoral Unincorporated Area local government area.
Detailed location data for Arkaroola includes the postcode (5732), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Pastoral Unincorporated Area), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Arkaroola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |
