| Address | Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park south-west of Alice Springs,
Kings Canyon
Northern Territory, 0872, Australia | | Telephone Enquiries : | 08-8951 8250 |
Watarrka National Park, synonymous with its most famous landmark, Kings Canyon, is located 450 kilometres south west of Alice Springs in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta region of the Northern Territory. The park encompasses the western end of the George Gill Range and is home to a variety of unique native flora and fauna, including over 600 different plant species. Commercial accommodation can be found within the park at the Kings Canyon Resort or at nearby Kings Creek Station. The area has also been home to the Luritja Aboriginal people for the last 20,000 years.
The word Watarrka refers to the umbrella bush that proliferates in this amazing landscape. The canyon’s 300 metre high sandstone walls are breathtaking, and the surrounding area is home to diverse flora and fauna. Travellers can hike to the 6 kilometre canyon rim, follow a walking trail through the scenic desert surrounds, or stroll along the boulder-strewn valley floor. The shady Kings Creek walk ambles 1 kilometre along the valley floor to a lookout point. The Giles Track, an enjoyable 22 kilometre walk between Kings Canyon and Kathleen Springs, takes travellers through spectacular scenery. Enjoy the 2.6 kilometre walk to Kathleen Springs where historical sites, a spring-fed water hole and barbecues can be found.
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| Activity | Birdwatching, Bushwalking, Self-Guided. | | Entity Facility | Access Without Assistance for the Disabled, BBQ Facilities, Car park, First aid equipment, Guide, Interpretive Centre, Kiosk, Picnic Area, Public Toilet, Shop, Viewing Platform, Visitor Information Centre. | | Experience | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Caravan and Camping, Cultural, Nature based, Outback. |
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