Kings Canyon Tours
Watarrka National Park in Australia's Northern Territory covers 71,000 hectares and is home to Kings Canyon. Located approximately 306km from Uluru, Kings Canyon is approximately a 3.5 hour drive from either Ayers Rock Resort and Alice Spring on sealed roads.
Kings Canyon is a fantastic example of Australia's rugged outback landscape. The Canyon is an extraordinary chasm with sandstone walls plunging 270 metres down to a tropical oasis at the base and an eco-system that has all but vanished in other parts of the country.
Kings Canyon's soaring red sandstone walls can be explored from the air or by foot, with walking tracks for both adventurous hikers and leisure walkers. Trace the scenic rim of this ancient canyon on your own, or join a guided tour to learn about the evolution of this remarkable place.
Kings Canyon offers a grand experience which cannot be replicated anywhere else.
- Travel to Watarrka National Park
- Experienced driver/guide
- Air-conditioned coach
- One-way transfer or return day tour
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- 0400 Oct - Mar
- 0445 AM Apr - Sep
Drive through the sand hill country towards Kings Canyon, stopping at Kings Creek Station for a delicious cooked breakfast including bacon & eggs, baked beans and toast with coffee, tea and juice.
Continue on to Watarrka National Park where you can make the rocky climb with your Guide to the rim of Kings Canyon. The Rim Walk begins with a challenging 500-step climb. Upon reaching the summit, marvel at the breathtaking views of Watarrka National Park and into the canyon itself before descending into the green oasis of the 'Garden of Eden'. The 6km Rim Walk is a strenuous and exposed walk, only suitable for those of above average fitness.
For an easier walk suitable for all ages and fitness levels, explore the boulder-strewn canyon floor on the Kings Creek Bed Walk.Learn about the geology, flora, fauna and history of the area from your experienced Guide. This walk is much shorter and takes approximately 1 hour, which leaves you time for a dip in the pool at Kings Canyon Resort or a Helicopter Flight over Kings Canyon (own expense)
After lunch (own expense) your transfer will take you back to Ayers Rock Resort.
Tour duration approx. 13 hours
- Delicious cooked breakfast of bacon & eggs, baked beans and toast with coffee, tea and juice
- Visit to Kings Creek Station
- Fabulous views in Watarrka National Park
- Journey deep into the Aussie outback
- Hike to the rim of Kings Canyon
- Walk along the canyon creek bed
- Return transfers from Ayers Rock Resort
This experience is not available on your specific date. You can choose another experience or please choose an alternative date.
- 0400 Oct - Mar
- 0400 Apr - Sep
Drive through the sand hill country towards Kings Canyon, stopping at Kings Creek Station for a delicious cooked breakfast including bacon & eggs, baked beans and toast with coffee, tea and juice.
Continue on to Watarrka National Park where you can make the rocky climb with your Guide to the rim of Kings Canyon to be rewarded with marvellous views. The 6km Kings Canyon Rim Walk may take up to 3 hours to complete and is for those with a good level of fitness. Along the way visit the Garden of Eden, a green oasis deep inside the Canyon.
For an easier walk, you can explore the boulder-strewn canyon floor on the Creek Bed Walk.Learn about the geology, flora, fauna and history of the area from your experienced Guide. This walk is much shorter and takes approximately 1 hour, which leaves you time for a dip in the pool at Kings Canyon Resort or a Helicopter Flight over Kings Canyon (own expense)
After lunch (own expense) you travel to Alice Springs.
Tour duration approx. 15 hour
- Delicious cooked breakfast of bacon & eggs, baked beans and toast with coffee, tea and juice
- Visit to Kings Creek Station
- Fabulous views in Watarrka National Park
- Journey deep into the Aussie outback
- Hike to the rim of Kings Canyon
- Walk along the canyon creek bed
- Transfer from Ayers Rock to Alice Springs
This experience is not available on your specific date. You can choose another experience or please choose an alternative date.
You will travel through the beautiful desert landscape from Uluṟu to Kings Canyon.
Your experienced driver guide will share the local history and stories on the many sacred sites along the way.
As you pass through Curtin Springs, marvel at Mount Conner from a distance. This flat-topped mountain is often mistaken for Uluru.
Your driver guide will provide informative commentary about the surrounding cattle stations before arriving at Kings Canyon Resort. Finish the day off with a view of sunset behind Carmichael Crag.
Apr-Sep: depart 1.00pm | arrive 5.30pm
Oct-Mar: depart 12.30pm | arrive 5.00pm
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Guided commentary
- Enjoy the desert scenery
- View Mount Conner
- Stop at surrounding cattle stations
- Pick-up at your Ayers Rock Resort accommodation
- Drop-off at Kings Canyon Resort
This experience is not available on your specific date. You can choose another experience or please choose an alternative date.
Travel from Kings Canyon Resort to Ayers Rock Resort in air-conditioned coach while enjoying the great Australian outback. The 320km journey will take approximately 4 hours.
Your driver guide will point out key landmarks while sharing the geographical history and local stories of the many sacred sites you'll pass.
Along the way, marvel at Mount Conner from a distance. This table top sandstone capped mountain stands 300 meters tall and is often mistaken for Uluṟu.
Transfer departs daily. Pick-up from the service station at Kings Canyon Resort. Drop-off at your Ayers Rock Resort accommodation.
Apr-Sep: depart 1.30pm | arrive 5.30pm
Oct-Mar: depart 1.00pm | arrive 5.00pm
- Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach
- Guided commentary
- Enjoy the desert scenery
- View Mount Conner
- Pick-up Kings Canyon Resort
- Drop-off at your Ayers Rock Resort accommodation