Blogs from King's Canyon, Northern Territory, Australia, Oceania - page 7

Kings Canyon Aboriginal name: Watarraka Kings Canyon was a 300km drive west of Uluru down the Lasseter Hwy. The road to Kings Canyon passes along the southern side of the Gillies Ranges which, over a distance of some 40-50 km, slowly rise so that by the time they reach Kings Canyon they are over 100 metres above the surrounding countryside. Kings Canyon (or Watarraka) Nation Park is probably one the most spectacular sights in central Australia, as its red rock formations create a mysterious landscape. It was well worth the diversion. We decided to do the ‘Kings Canyon Walk’, which a 6km strenuous climb up to the steep cliffs that tower over the canyon, the walk skirts the canynons rim over looking sheer cliff faces, enters the 'Garden of Eden', with tranquil pools and pre’historic rock ... read more

After returning from sunrise I had some breakfast and heading off to Kings Canyon. It took just over three hours to get there and after my early morning I was feeling tired. This place is operated by the same resort company so yet again some very high prices. It was quiet though so I did get my own room with TV. The TV turned out to be very valuable as after dark there was nothing to do. Before dark however I drove to the Canyon and did a small walk through its base. After the previous two days walking my legs weren't up to anything more strenuous. I got back by sun set and spent the evening watching films on the only TV channel I could pick up and drinking wine. The next morning I had ... read more

The final day of the safari started at a more respectable hour (04:45) and promised some sun. Breakfast was really beautiful under a star filled sky. Once camp had been cleared away for the final time we headed for url= http://www.marimari.com/cOnTENT/australia/popular_places/northern_territory/kings_canyon/main.html/Kings Canyon. We arrived at 06:50 and headed on a mind blowing 8 Km walk through the towering walls, crevices and plateaus of the canyon. The weather was sunny but not too hot, and even the flies seemed to be giving us some peace. The walk was broken up with a swim in the beautiful “Garden of Eden” a freshwater hole, which was cool and crocodile free!!! After Kings Canyon we headed to Kings Creek Station, where we enjoyed our final lunch together. Then we embarked on a 4 hour journey back to Alice Springs, this ... read more

- FOOD: Excellent ice cream. - PEOPLE: Chattier tour group now they'd relaxed; Backpackers and interested locals in the club; Aboriginal people who can't drink in the bars wandering the streets VERY drunk. - AREA: Long walk through the beautiful, layered rock of King's Canyon; pygmy koala...; pretty Garden of Eden pool; brand new and perfectly formed Yulara town; not so nice sports bar; cheesy club (the only one in Alice). - WEATHER: Yes, more of this lovely hot sun Thur 8th Sep: Had a lie in and got up at 6am. Then we spent the morning on a 8k walk around Watarrka (Kings Canyon). So very beautiful and detailed with many, many layers of rock forming this spectacular sight with its crevices and plateaus and bright colours. Vicky pointed out the trees with wrinkly skin ... read more

got woken up by the sun, shining down on me :) absolutely beautiful, warm, sunny morning. so off we headed for our final destination of the trip, kings canyon. and yet another 8km walk. eep, don't think i've ever walked so far!!! once again with the wow factor though. it was totally worth every second of pain trying to hike up what might as well have been a bloody mountain! it was so so steep!!! (thankfully it was all downhill on the way back :)) again, saw many lizards and birdies - good fun this wildlife spotting lark! we headed to the garden of eden, which is a natural swimming hole at the bottom of the canyon. it was so peaceful and beautiful, and 5 of us were brave enough to actually go for a (very ... read more