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Kings Canyon: Full-Day Tour from Ayers Rock Resort

1. Kings Canyon: Full-Day Tour from Ayers Rock Resort

Travel from Ayers Rock Resort to the beautiful Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park, stopping for breakfast at Kings Creek Station along the way. Once at Kings Canyon, you'll make the rock climb to its rim for some marvelous views of Watarrka National Park and the spectacular surroundings. Follow the rim of the canyon along the 3-hour circuit walk, stopping to look down into the canyon gorge at various look-out points along the way. Time permitting, you may choose to descend into the green oasis of the 'Garden of Eden.' While the tour is recommended for those with a good level of fitness, you may opt for the easier, shorter walk to explore the boulder-strewn canyon floor. Then, you can grab lunch at your own expense. Finally, begin your return journey to Ayers Rock Resort.

King's Canyon 15-minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

2. King's Canyon 15-minute Scenic Helicopter Tour

See the incredible Kings Canyon from above on an exciting 15-minute helicopter flight! Keep your camera poised as you swoop low over the Kings Canyon and enjoy startling views of the Lost City, the Garden of Eden, Kings Creek and Carmichael Crag in an air-conditioned helicopter. Fly through the Watarkka National Park, taking in the front view of the George Gill Range. Follows Kings Creek up into Kings Canyon where you can see the paths for the Kings Creek walk and the Rim walk from above. Enjoy the spectacular view of the 100-meter-high cliff walls, the Garden of Eden and the Domes of the Lost City. During the flight, your pilot will point out the incredible scenery along the way. The return leg of your flight takes you alongside Carmichael's Crag and the Dingo pups for incredible views out over this impressive landscape. The sky will come alive with marvelous colors as you fly over the mix of rugged bushland and red sand desert. Your pilot will return you to Kings Canyon at the end of your flight.

Explore the Amazing Kings Canyon: Walking Tour and Hike

3. Explore the Amazing Kings Canyon: Walking Tour and Hike

Your guide will escort you on the rocky climb to the rim of Kings Canyon. The views of Watarrka National Park from the top of the canyon are magnificent as are the views down into the canyon itself. Follow the rim of the canyon stopping to view the canyon gorge at look-out points. Time permitting, you may choose to descend to the green oasis of the 'Garden of Eden'. The walk may take up to 3 hours and is rocky and steep places. It is for those with a good level of fitness. Alternatively, you may wish to take an easier, shorter walk to explore the boulder strewn canyon floor with our Driver/Guide. Return to Kings Canyon Resort.

Ayers Rock To Kings Canyon Luxury Bus Transfers

4. Ayers Rock To Kings Canyon Luxury Bus Transfers

Travel by luxury coach through the spectacular desert scenery of the Northern Territories, departing Ayers Rock for Kings Canyon on the western edge of the George Gill Range. Sit back and relax as you admire the ancient landscape, settled by indigenous Australians more than 40,000 years ago. Pass through Curtin Springs cattle station before viewing Attila (Mt. Conner) from the coach. After turning off the Lasseter Highway and onto the Laritja Road, your driver will provide a history of the surrounding cattle stations. Upon arrival at Kings Canyon, there may be time to view the sunset behind Carmichaels Crag.

Kings Canyon to Alice Springs: 1-Way Transfer and Stop

5. Kings Canyon to Alice Springs: 1-Way Transfer and Stop

Travel from Kings Canyon to Alice Springs in style in a luxury coach, traveling through the stunning desert landscape, and stopping along the way to enjoy some tea. Beginning the day at Kings Canyon Resort, meet your driver and guide at the Shell Service Station. As you cruise through the vast desert landscape, stop at a local roadhouse on the way to enjoy a cup of tea. Then jump back into your luxury coach and continue on to Alice Springs along the Stuart Highway, just as the sun sets in the west over the rugged plains.

Petermann: Kings Canyon Helicopter Flyover

6. Petermann: Kings Canyon Helicopter Flyover

Explore Kings Canyon from above with this helicopter tour. Soar over sights like the Garden of Eden watering hole and the large sandstone formations of the Domes of the Lost City. Meet your pilot and feel the rush of lifting off from the helipad. Make your way to the 440-million-year-old canyon. Admire uninterrupted views of red sandstone cliffs which are picturesquely dotted with local flora. Let your pilot help you to capture the best angles for photos at locations like the oasis at the Garden of Eden watering hole and the natural sandstone outcrops at the Domes of the Lost City. Listen as your pilot offers commentary on the history and geology of the region. Get your picture taken in front of the helicopter. Return to the landing point at the end of your flight.

Kings Canyon, Australia to Ayers Rock Resort Transfer

7. Kings Canyon, Australia to Ayers Rock Resort Transfer

Enjoy a luxurious and comfortable transfer directly from Kings Canyon Resort to Ayers Rock Resort. Once you've met your driver guide, all you have to do is sit back and relax as the amazing desert scenery roles past you. Keep your eyes open for wild camels that inhabit the area and let your driver take care of the rest. This transfer option is a perfect way to ensure you see the best of Kings Canyon as well as all the great sites of Ayres Rock Resort without wasting any time or stressing about the transfer and directions. All you have to do is arrange your transfer and enjoy yourself at both of these amazing sites.

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What people are saying about Northern Territory

This was a great trip. Well planned and the two tour operators were great. It was a full day, early start but was well worth it. If you can do the rim walk of the canyon, the views are spectacular. It's the first 500 steps that's the difficult part after that it's uneven but much easier to walk on. The garden of Eden was breathtaking. Good value trip and two great tour operators who both had a vast knowledge of the area.

The Kings Canyon Rim walk was made even more enjoyable because of our guide Doug. The pace was good and he was very knowledgeable about the flora and indigenous culture.

Epic day through ruggedly beautiful landscape - canyon rim walk provided incredible views - well worth the drive - very informative and well organised.

The three-hour walk was worth the effort. The views were breathtaking. I definitely recommend the tour.

It was really cool! The guides were nice and knowledgeable! The tour was amaizing!