Great story thanks. It's worth mentioning the gravel airfield is fairly short and although uphill, the top end rolls off into a gully. It caught me unawares although I managed to stop in time.
Doug is very helpful to visiting pilots including renting a 4wd at a nominal fee of $20 per day plus petrol. We flew from Broken Hill too (only $18 landing fee) but we joined the Flinders at South End, Wilpoena Pound so we could fly the length of the Ranges to admire the view prior to landing at Arkaroola.
A highly recommended destination.