Step into the outback on a small guided walking tour through Arid Recovery Reserve and learn about the rare animals we're working to protect

Duration

3 hours

Times

Arid Recovery sunset tours operate on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout April and October. Contact us for availability outside of these times.

What to expect

• A guided natural history walk through the Reserve, exploring the desert landscape and the story behind our conservation work.
• A stop at the viewing platform to watch the sunset over the dunes.
• A spotlight safari after dark to search for nocturnal wildlife like bilbies, bettongs, and hopping mice.
• Small group size (max 8 people) for a relaxed, personal experience.
• Moderate fitness required, expect up to 4 km of walking on flat, sandy ground.
• A chance to see rare native species in the wild, inside a leading fenced conservation reserve.

Where to meet

Arid Recovery Reserve, 22 km north of Roxby Downs, SA.

• From Richardson Place, head north on Olympic Way for 10 km.
• Continue through Olympic Dam, then turn right onto Borefield Road.
• Follow this unsealed road for 12 km. The Reserve gate is on the left.
• Your guide will meet you at the gate.
• The road is usually suitable for 2WD, but may require 4WD after rain. We’ll notify you in advance if conditions change.

What to bring

• Drinking water
• Sturdy enclosed footwear
• Long pants
• Warm jacket
• Optional: camera and torch

More info

• Minimum 3 people, maximum 8 (larger groups by request). If fewer than 3 bookings are received by 12 pm on the day, an Arid Recovery staff member will contact you to offer a refund or reschedule.
• Guests are welcome to pay for three spots if they wish to secure a private or smaller group tour.
• No pets allowed.
• Being a natural environment, we cannot guarantee what you will see, but we can guarantee a unique and moving experience.

Tours are subject to road and weather conditions and may be cancelled and refunded on the day