Kings Canyon, at your own pace
Midway between Alice Springs and Uluru, this is a private guided tour of Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. The canyon walls soar over 270 metres. You hike to the rim and look down on the Garden of Eden, where permanent rock pools feed lush desert plants. Part of the gorge is a sacred Aboriginal site.
This is the botanically richest part of Central Australia, at the western end of the George Gill Range near Kathleen Springs. The day is built around what you want to see and how you want to travel, whether that is a single full day or an easier two-day trip.
Your travel consultant builds the itinerary around your interests, usually back to you within the hour.
Highlights
- The Rim Walk through weathered sandstone domes
- The Garden of Eden waterhole, a sacred area with no swimming
- Canyon walls over 270 metres high
- The George Gill Range and Kathleen Springs
- A choice of short walks: rim, South Wall return, or Kings Creek
- Private, and paced to you
How the day runs
Every day is tailored, so treat this as the shape, not the script.
- View Spot
You climb the escarpment for wide Red Centre views across the range.
- Rim Walk
The track winds among sandstone domes past a wide variety of desert plants.
- Canyon Exploration
You look out over canyon walls that stand more than 270 metres high.
- Garden of Eden
A waterhole ringed by lush plants, a sacred area, with no swimming.
- Overnight recommended
The distance means an overnight lets you explore at an easy pace.
What's included
Included
- A private, well-appointed vehicle
- An expert local guide
- Accommodation transfers
- Water
- General park entry fees
Bring with you
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection and a hat
- A camera
- A light layer for early starts