Kings Canyon
- Address: Watarrka National Park, Ernest Giles Road, Kings Canyon
- Hours: Open year-round, sunrise to sunset
- Admission: Free
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Nature & Wildlife,
Off-the-Beaten Path,
Walking/Hiking,
Monument - Natural,
Trail
Kings Canyon Reviews
We've found 30 Kings Canyon reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by JOHN F L, April 2013
Doing what: 3-Day Tour from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs via Kings Canyon
The lodging was good and the tours were excellent. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate for the sunset or sunrise over Ayers Rock. The additional sights on both those tours were very good and recommended. Personally, I would have added another day at Ayers Rock. There is so much there to absorb and see. Many other tours are also offered once you arrive and more time is needed to take some of them. The 3 day trip is well planned, but 4 days would be preferred. Or maybe even more.
Review by Ursula M, February 2013
Doing what: 3-Day Tour from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs via Kings Canyon
the tour was very organize, hotels where clean and nice. the tour guides, driver vere very courtgeous and alway on time. The places they took as where carefully chosen. I really recomend the tour. Even though the weather was extreme, 39 degrees celcius the volume of people was nice.
Review by Marius M, December 2012
Doing what: 3-Day Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Kings Canyon Tour
Excellent tour that provides the opportunity to admire both the natural wonders of Red Centre and the aboriginal culture. Kings Canyon offer the most spectacular views.
Review by Dorothy H, USA, August 2012
Doing what: 3-Day Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Kings Canyon Tour
The trip to Kata Juka and Ayers Rock on the the second day of the tour was wonderful. The Rock is quite a sight and the guide who conducted the tour of the base was outstanding. We enjoyed seeing Kata Juka almost more than Ayers Rock. The King's Canyon tour was equally as interesting and the sights just as awesome. The two hotels (Sails in the Desert and the King's Canyon Lodge) were both as good as described with beautiful rooms and comfortable beds. Unfortunately the area is in the middle of nowhere and, as a result, the food was outrageously expensive though it was good.
Review by Ian C, May 2012
Doing what: 3-Day Tour from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs via Kings Canyon
Great trip, very well organised and amazing guide!
Review by Karl W, February 2012
Doing what: 3-Day Tour from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs via Kings Canyon
Sehr empfehlenswert; war ein tolles Erlebnis dass ich nicht missen moechte, stunning adventure - highly recommended
Review by David W, November 2011
Doing what: 3-Day Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Kings Canyon Tour
Excellent trip. Perfect timing, perfect organisation, wonderful driver and guide. Could not have been better.
Review by Barry Thomas J, September 2011
Doing what: 3-Day Tour from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs via Kings Canyon
Excellent tour starting with a meet and greet at the airport with a personalised programme. We were three days with our guide Michael and he was outstanding. With hindsight we should have selected a hotel a grade above the Desrt Garde..
Our walk around the Kings Canyon rim was superb in no small measure due to our guide, Rowan, who was absolutely outstanding.
Review by Kylie R, March 2011
Doing what: 2-Day Alice Springs and Kings Canyon Tour from Ayers Rock
A wonderful trip. I read the reviews before and was open minded. This is a great way to see Kings Canyon, the drive is long but the driver was good with updates and I investigated the times before. Everything worked smoothly and was on time, our driver John, helped me arrange an additional helicopter trip and was very accommodating, thanks. A great way to see Oz in comfort and not having to do the driving yourself.
The Resort was similar to Ayers Rock with food prices and the trip is clear about inclusions. Yes no live bugs in the room and given that we are in the Outback I was impressed with how clean the room was, on the same standard to Ayers Rock. Very quiet and I felt safe.
I did not realise that Viator were an Agent until afterwards, the trip was the same price as booking direct and I will be using again for other trips.
Review by Patricia P, USA, January 2011
We visited Kings Canyon en route to Uluru, and were happily surprised by the beauty of the park. We hiked the whole ridge, about 3h hike, but it took us a bit longer as we stopped numerous times for taking photos or just taking in the scenery. Day started with rain but it did not take away the red color of the stones, just a different feeling. As morning progressed, sky cleared up and we had blue sky and sunshine, giving high contrast between the red rocks, the blue sky and the green flora. The Garden of Eden well deserved its name, with singing birds and lush trees. Definitely recommended, and only the first 5-10 minutes are tough, the rest of the hike pretty easy!
Review by Anonymous, August 2010
Doing what: 3-Day Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Kings Canyon Tour
Tony, the guide, was very knowledgeable about aboriginal culture which made the tour a success. The accommodation was great and the evening in Kings Canyon most entertaining. However, we sat out on our balcony to enjoy the sunset and the arrogant neigbours started smoking which sent us indoors. Smoking should be banned in and around the units. There is plenty of space in the wilderness where the smokers to go. The walk along on the Kings Canyon river bed was magnificient with all the wild flowers in bloom.
Review by RANDALL M, USA, June 2010
Doing what: 3-Day Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Kings Canyon Tour
John our tour director and driver did a great job. The places we stayed were nice, and we enjoyed the trip. Yes I would reccomend the trip to others.
Review by Norma T, USA, March 2010
Doing what: 3-Day Tour from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs via Kings Canyon
Our tour guide was interesting, knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed our tour of Ayers Rock and learned much about the Outback and the creation beliefs of the Aboriginal people. Great tour. Thanks.
Review by Jason B, United Kingdom, August 2008
Doing what: 3-Day Tour from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs via Kings Canyon
Fantastic tour. We chose the deluxe option and the hotels were good, especially the Kings Canyon Resort. We enjoyed the spectacular views of Uluru and Kings Canyon. Be aware that there is a lot of coach travel involved, but the guide we had made it very enjoyable and added to the experience.
Review by Jennifer B, November 2012
Doing what: 3-Day Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Kings Canyon Tour
Even when cloudy, the grandeur of Kata Tjuta and Uluru are impressive. The ATA King team was excellent throughout. The "budget" accommodation were fine, especially since there was almost no time to spend in them--there was always someplace to go or to be.
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