Destination Profile - Kings Canyon, Northern Territory
The spectacular scenery, an eerie collection of weathered rock formations known as the Lost City, and an oasis with a permanent waterhole veiled by palms and ferns known as the Garden of Eden, combine to make Kings Canyon a most unexpected surprise.
There are several ways to explore it. It is well worth taking the six kilometre return walk to the rim of the Canyon - the view from the 300 metre drop to the valley floor is breathtaking. Just one hour's walk from the car park, this walk takes you through the Garden of Eden of permanent waterholes, Desert Oak woodlands and fascinating rock formations.
The area of the Park has been the home of the Luritja people for the last 20,000 years. Their word, Watarrka, refers to the umbrella bush that proliferates here. In fact, this area has over 600 different plant species as well as a variety of animals providing excellent sightseeing, photography and bushwalking.
The Canyon Walk (6 km loop Approx. 3-4 hrs duration) This walk begins with a steep climb to the top of the Canyon, then follows the Canyon rim around before descending to the carpark. Approximately half way along the walk is the 'Garden of Eden', a delightful area of cool waterholes and riverine vegetation communities. This walk requires a medium to high level of fitness with some strenuous sections. Extreme care should be taken in the hotter months (Sept - May) when walkers should consider other shorter walks as alternatives during the middle of the day.
This destination is part of the Unseen Centre Australian Adventure.
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