We tour further into the Flinders today on our way to Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. Lunch today is at Blinman – historic, picturesque and the highest town in South Australia. During the copper mining boom of the 1850s, more than 1500 people lived in Blinman. Today it’s just over 20! This afternoon we arrive in Arkaroola in the Gammon Ranges National Park, one of Australia’s true tourist gems. Not surprisingly the sanctuary is colloquially known as “The Ark” which is quite fitting as the steep mountains and deep gorges provide shelter and diversity of habitats which support a number of rare species. We arrive with time to check in before watching the rare Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby come into feed in its natural environment close to where we sit to observe. Following dinner, we are in for another special experience. There is nothing like an evening under a stunning tapestry of stars, taking in the amazing sight of the night sky in the dark Flinders Ranges. View the moon, stars, Milky Way and other celestial bodies up close through astronomy binoculars. The arid environment and elevation at Arkaroola, with the backdrop of the Flinders, provides the perfect environment for stargazing. There is little to no cloud cover, and the nearest town is over 100km away – meaning virtually no light pollution. A truly memorable experience.