Our Journey of Regeneration
Arkaba Conservancy is blessed with some of the most magnificent country in outback Australia. It is a semi-arid landscape which has become increasingly marginal for pastoral activity. It is, however, a landscape that has been sculpted over hundreds of millions of years and that has a story to tell for those looking to understand the history of Australia's evolution as a continent and the challenges our fragile ecosystems face in the future. It is also a story of a symbiotic relationship between tourism and conservation
2010 - first destocking
Sheep were removed from 75% of the property to support recovery of grazing
2013 - Destocking Complete
Sheep removed from the remaining 25% of property with a corresponding increase in native mammals and improvement in spring health
2018 - Idnya/Western Quoll Sighted on Arkaba
Following a reintroduction in Ikara/Wilpena Pound, Western Quolls reappeared on Arkaba for the first time in over 100 years
2011 - Fox Control initiated
Systematic baiting of foxes was initiated to help recovery of small mammals and reptiles
2015 - Vegetation Surveying
20 vegetation survey sites established to monitor vegetation condition and recovery across the property
2018 - Virlda/Brushtail Possum sighted
After a reintroduction in Ikara/Wilpena Pound and an absence of 40 years, Brushtail Possums were sighted on Arkaba
2012 - Feral cat control started
Trapping programs initiated to remove feral cats and allow reptiles, small mammals and ground nesting birds a chance to recover
2016 - Rabbit Warren Removal Program started
Destruction of rabbit warrens initiated to remove a source of cat prey and reduce feral grazing impact
2025 - Arkaba Environmental Projects established
Charity established to support enhanced conservation management across Arkaba