About Kings Canyon Day Tours
Kings Canyon
Just under 3 hours’ drive from Uluṟu (Ayers Rock) is the lesser known but equally remarkable Kings Canyon. This majestic chasm was formed over millions of years of erosion, slicing the earth 270 metres deep and is the biggest attraction in Watarrka National Park.
The canyon abounds with waterholes and casts a sheltering shadow over dense palm forests and native animals from the harsh desert surrounds lending to an interesting array of flora and fauna. The best way to explore Kings Canyon is to put on your walking shoes and explore the boulder strewn canyon floor or hike to the rim - a must for any Red Centre adventurer.
Meander along Kings Creek on the Creek Bed Walk and venture through the canyon gorge with the 100 metre cliff walls towering above you. The walk will lead you to views of the impressive canyon rim and take you past fossilized tracks of ancient marine creatures and ripple marks of the sea that once filled the gorge visible on the cliff faces.
Alternatively for those with a good level of fitness, the steep climb up and around the rim of the canyon’s sandstone walls offers marvellous views. This walk will also take you between the sandstone cliffs to the Garden of Eden, a tropical oasis with a natural spring waterhole surrounded by lush exotic plant life.
If hiking isn’t for you, take off on a helicopter flight and appreciate the grand scale of the canyon. Regardless of the experience you choose, it’ll definitely be worth every step and will leave you in awe of the scale and natural beauty of the region.
Kings Canyon Guided Rim Walk
From Kings Canyon Resort, join a guide on a rocky climb to the rim of Kings Canyon for superb views of Watarrka National Park. The walk takes up to three hours and requires a good level of fitness, but you'll be rewarded with a panorama of sandstone cliffs and other landscapes of Australia's Red Centre. If you prefer something easier, a creek bed walk is offered as an alternative.
Inclusions:
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Watarrka National Park
- Entry/Admission - Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon & Outback Panoramas
Travel into the heart of Australia on a Kings Canyon day trip from Ayers Rock. Your journey takes you to a classic outback cattle station at Kings Creek Station and reveals the amazing landscape of Kings Canyon. For tremendous views over the immense chasm, explore the canyon’s steep cliffs on the Rim Walk or follow an easier route along the canyon’s floor on the Creek Bed Walk. At the end of the tour, you have the option to return to Ayers Rock or continue to Alice Springs.
Inclusions:
- Professional Local Guide
- Pickup from all hotels within Ayers Rock Resort
- Super comfortable luxury vehicle including: free wifi, in seat USB, air conditioning & W/C
- Breakfast at an Kings Creek Station- a working cattle and camel station!
- Learn all about the outback and spectacular Kings Canyon with your expert local guide
- 6 km hike around the Kings Canyon Rim Walk- 3hrs
- Option of shorter Kings Canyon Creek Bed Walk- 1 hr return
- Free time at Kings Canyon Resort to grab yourself some lunch (own expense)
- Free time at Kings Canyon Resort for a swim after your Rim Walk!
- Drop off at all Ayers Rock Resort hotels
- Entry/Admission - Kings Creek Station
- Entry/Admission - Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon Transfers
Kings Canyon Resort to Alice Springs Transfer
Join your luxury coach at Kings Canyon resort and travel to Alice Springs. Stop for lunch at Kings Creek Station (own expense) and take some time to explore this working cattle station. Travel through beautiful desert landscapes from Kings Canyon Resort to Alice Springs. Informative commentary is provided by your Driver/Guide. Stop at Erldunda Roadhouse for the opportunity to purchase afternoon tea (own expense). Continue on to Alice Springs along the Stuart Highway, as the sun sets in the west over the rugged plains.
Kings Canyon Resort to Ayers Rock Transfer
Travel from Kings Canyon Resort to Ayers Rock Resort. Admire desert scenery while enjoying the outback journey with your professional Driver Guide. View Atila (Mt. Conner), often mistaken for Uluru. Then pass through Curtin Springs, a working cattle station operated by the same family since 1956. Look out for wild camels that inhabit the area.
Ayers Rock to Kings Canyon Transfer
Travel through desert scenery to Kings Canyon Resort. Pass through Curtin Springs and view Atila (Mt. Conner). After turning off the Lasseter Highway and onto Luritja Road your Driver Guide will provide commentary about the history of the surrounding cattle stations. Arrive at Kings Canyon Resort before dusk. You may have time to view sunset behind Carmichaels Crag to finish off the day.
Kings Canyon Day Tours
Tours depart at Kings Canyon Resort. Hotel pickup is offered. You will be collected from the hotel you have selected in the drop down list during the booking process.