Arkaroo Rock
An Aboriginal rock art site on the south side of the basin, with red ochre and white designs depicting the creation story of the giant serpent Arkaroo.
Arkaroo Rock is a sacred site of the Adnyamathanha people. Under the rock overhang are designs painted with ochre, charcoal and white clay, dating back about 5,000 years, which tell the creation story of the giant serpent Arkaroo, who drank up the lake to form the rivers. The loop trail from the car park is about 3 km and takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Along the way, you can see Chace Range and the outer walls of the basin. The art area is fenced for protection, so please do not touch the paintings. The car park lies by the road about 17 km south of Wilpena.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Rawnsley Park Station
- Mount Ohlssen Bagge
- Wilpena Pound
- Wangarra Lookout
- Cazneaux Tree
- Hills Homestead & Old Wilpena Station
- Moralana Scenic Drive & Lookout
- Sacred Canyon