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Kings Canyon

Northern Territory, Australia
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Ranked #6 of 45 attractions in Red Centre
Type: Canyons
Activities: Hiking, Walking
Description: Located in Watarrka National Park, this rugged landscape is known for its 100–meter-high sheer walls.
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Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

picked uop by our driver guide aatkings big comfortable bus and dropped off at the canyon beginning.Met our guide who does the walk/climb seven days a week.!!! slowly we made our way up the first 500 steps!! Up at the top we rested a while and then moved on into this incredible stone ancient land.Our guide had much knowledge that... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Personally I think that Kings Canyon was far superior to Ayers Rock/The Olga's. If you are up for a tough slog make sure that you do the rim walk. For those that are slightly unfit, then yes, It is a hard climb at the start, but take your time to get up and be rewarded with the best experience! The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

I have walk around kings canyon two times and would do it again. Its really hot so bring heaps of water!! It a great view ans lot of interesting history. Its a good idea to start early in the morning when is not that hot. Its one Caravan Park in kings canyon. One shop. It is really expensive so maybe... More

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Rozelle, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Wow, one of the best places I have been. Loved every moment, from the start of the hike to the end. It can be a little challenging at the beginning for the less mobile people with a 100metre climb up rock stairs to get to the top of the canyon, but once you are past that, the rest is quite... More

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Queanbeyan, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Beautiful rock formation is Kings Canyon. We were 4 boys climb the mountain and tour around within 2.5 hours. If you are strong then you will do it in fewer hours. Pros: 1. Nature beauty 2. Path markings 3. Warning and sign boards Cons: 1. Again flies everywhere Advise: Take plenty of water with you, apply sunscreen, if it is... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I am not very fit, so to complete the Rim Walk at Kings Canyon was an amazing victory for me. Do not be put off by the steep climb at the beginning. You can stop as often as you need to get the best view of the Canyon. The 4km walk (officially 4km, I'm sure that it was longer) takes... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Up early again to board the chopper rather than try to push ourselves through the King's Canyon Rim Walk in the heat, we were gobsmacked. Spectacularly massive, the most beautiful views in the entire world. If you go here, be sure to chopper it. Hike it you wish, as it is meant to be superb, but we deided to chopper... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Just seen ging466 review and concur. It is along way from Uluru but after all the effort to get there guess you have got to do Kings Canyon. Long drive but interesting to see the wild horses and camel but the stupid Kangaroo who jumped straight across the front of the coach - half of us nearly ended up with... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We did the 6km Kings Canyon Rim Walk (6km) . The first part is a bit steep but we had prior warning in the information that is given about the walk. Although it is a loop, it is best done clockwise. The views are excellent along the route, and there are some spectacular sights. The downhill was harder for me... More

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Nottingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

The walk around Kings Canyon is a great experience. The climb up to the top is a little strenuous but once up there the views are very impressive. There are information boards at various points around the walk on the geology of the canyon which makes it good for both adults and children. The landscape within the canyon is varied... More

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