Kings Canyon Day Tour

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Ayers Rock Day Tour
CodeAK-Y19
Duration12 Hours
Tour Price
Apr 2012 - Mar 2013
Adult Child
$199 $160
Frequency

Daily

StyleAyers Rock Day Tour
TransportPremium Coach
SuitabilityOpen Age
Start

Ayers Rock Resort
5 am (Apr-Sep)
4 am (Oct-Mar)

End

Ayers Rock Resort
5.30 pm (Apr-Sep)
4.30 pm (Oct-Mar)

Most of Watarrka's visitors come to view the spectacular Kings Canyon with its towering vertical walls and pockets of 'lush' vegetation protected in sheltered gullies amidst the vast and harsh desert that surrounds the Park.

Drive through sand hill country towards Kings Canyon, stopping for breakfast at Kings Creek Station (own expense). 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 climb may take up to 3 hours and is for those with a good level of fitness. Or you may wish to explore the boulder-strewn canyon floor, an easier walk. After lunch (own expense) we make our way back to Ayers Rock Resort.

Kings Canyon Walks

  • The 2 km (return) and approx 1 hour Kings Creek Walk traces the bottom of the gorge. At the end of the walk is a platform, with views of the canyon walls above.
  • The 6 km (loop) and 3-4 hour Kings Canyon Rim Walk traces the top of the canyon. A steep climb at the beginning of the walk, takes visitors up to the top, with spectacular views of the gorge below and of the surrounding landscape. About half way during the walk, a detour descends to Garden of Eden, a permanent waterhole surrounded by lush plant life. The last half of the walk passes through a large maze of weathered sandstone domes. A slow descent brings the visitor back to the starting point.