Kings Canyon Walking Trail – from Ayers Rock Resort

Your coach will halt for breakfast at the Kings Creek Station, a camel and cattle station set amid majestic desert oaks.

After breakfast you will head to Kings Canyon, located in the heart of the Watarrka National Park. The Kings Canyon consists of a gigantic gorge with red sandstone walls rising over 100 metres to a plateau of rocky domes and other sandstone formations.

Next, get ready for a rocky climb with your guide to the rim of the canyon from where you will enjoy spectacular views of the national park. There are two main walking trails that travellers can take depending on their fitness levels – the easy, Creek Bed Walk and the challenging but more rewarding, Rim Walk & The Garden of Eden. The major highlights of the two walks are as follows:

Creek Bed Walk: This 2km walk takes you directly into the Canyon along the rocky creek bed. The walk leads to a raised platform which offers lovely views of the canyon rim.

Rim Walk & The Garden of Eden: This 6km walk skirts the edge of the Kings Canyon. After climbing up a 100-metre cliff face, you will reach the summit from where you will see breathtaking panoramic views of Watarrka National Park. On the way to the top, you will come across marvellous sights of sandstone walls, grottos, chasms and cliffs. One of the main highlights of the walk is the weathered sandstone domes known as The Lost City. While making your downward journey, you will walk past The Garden of Eden, where the barren and rugged desert plain is softened by patches of lush greenery. The rim walk may take up to 3 hours.

After the walk, head to the Kings Canyon Resort for lunch (not included in the tour price) or you may choose to take a dip in the resort’s pool.