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
The red sandstone walls of Kings Canyon rise abruptly from tranquil pools and pockets of cycads and vegetation in the middle of the red centre desert.
The prized activity here is the 2.5 km (1.5 mile) return Kings Creek Walk around the rim of the canyon to a lookout for fabulous views of the lush Garden of Eden.
The reward for taking on the longer 4-hour walk is even better views including the rock formation known as the Lost City.
The 1-hour return Kathleen Springs Walk is wheelchair-accessible and leads to a lovely waterhole.
Latest Reviews
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.
Practical Info
Kings Canyon is 450 km (280 miles) south-west of Alice Springs via the Stuart Highway or Larapinta Drive. It’s around 300 km (186 miles) north-east of Ayers Rock (Uluru). The best time to visit is in the cooler months of April to September.
The Kings Canyon Resort and Kings Creek Station offer a high standard of accommodation in this iconic location.
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