The outback’s Kings Canyon may not be as famous as Uluru, but it’s just as incredible a sight to see - if not even better. Rising a stunning 270 metres above sea level and over 100 metres above the dense forest below, Kings Canyon’s sandstone cliff faces will take your breath away.
No trip to Australia’s Red Centre is complete without seeing Kings Canyon. This epic rock formation is 440 million years in the making and it’s not only a natural wonder, but also an area of great significance to Aboriginal culture and community. It’s an amazing and quintessentially Australian sight that you need to tick off your bucket list.
The canyon sits within Watarrka National Park, which is a significant conservation area covering 71,000 hectares and home to over 600 species of flora and fauna. So keep your eyes peeled for native Australian animals while you’re there.
Kings Canyon’s soaring sandstone cliffs shelter Kings Creek and an area of dense forests from the surrounding desert conditions, creating a completely unique landscape that you can explore on foot and see from the sky by helicopter.
We have an amazing range of Kings Canyon helicopter flights here at Adrenaline and the views that stretch out across the desert are unbeatable.
You won’t regret visiting this iconic Australian landmark. Put it on your Aussie outback itinerary along with Alice Springs and Uluru so that you can experience the best of what the Red Centre has to offer.
Australia’s Red Centre and the Northern Territory is an absolute must-see destination for Aussies and tourists alike. There is no landscape like the natural wonders and unique formations you’ll see there. To make the most of a trip to the outback, you’ll find the best experiences right here at Adrenaline.
If you’re looking for things to do in Uluru, we have a great range of hand-picked experiences that will make your visit unforgettable. Take things to the next level with an Uluru hot air balloon flight, a scenic helicopter flight, or even a skydive over the world-famous Australian icon.
Or if you prefer to stay on the ground you could enjoy a camel tour, a Segway tour, or a Harley Davidson tour around Uluru. This is the perfect opportunity to experience something spectacular.
There’s also amazing things to do in Alice Springs that you can find and book in here at Adrenaline. Embrace the adrenaline rush of flying with a scenic helicopter flight that takes you across the desert and around Uluru, or go soaring over the rugged MacDonnell Ranges and expansive outback in a sunrise Alice Springs hot air balloon ride.
Between Kings Canyon, Uluru and Alice Springs, these Australian destinations are the kind of places that deserve an extra-special adventure. So what are you waiting for?
Kings Canyon is in the southwestern corner of the Northern Territory, within Watarrka National Park. It’s in close proximity to both iconic Central Australian tourist destinations Uluru and Alice Springs, so it should definitely be on your to-do list while you’re there.
Uluru to Kings Canyon is only about a three and a half hours drive, and Alice Springs to Kings Canyon is around the same. So it literally sits halfway between the two and right at the heart of the Red Centre. Driving is the easiest option as all the major roads between them are sealed, though there are alternative routes that require a four-wheel drive.
By nature of being located in the centre of Australia, Kings Canyon has hot, arid conditions throughout the year. It is in a desert after all and the heat is part of experiencing the true Australian outback. That being said, you may want to pick the best time of year to visit central Australia according to the climate. Tourism to Kings Canyon, Alice Springs and Uluru peaks during the mild winter season from May to September, so take that into consideration when planning.
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