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Before you go
Your trip to Kings Canyon.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Kings Canyon – Northern Territory Destination Uluru and the Red Centre about 1800 km from Darwin
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Ayers Rock (Connellan) (AYQ) Yulara · 300 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Yulara, about 300 km by sealed road, around 3.5 hours; from Alice Springs, about 470 km via the Stuart Highway and the Lasseter and Luritja Roads. Multi-day tours connect Alice Springs, Kings Canyon and Uluru.
How many days
One night, to do the rim walk early the next morning before the heat.
When to go
From April to September, when days are milder. In summer the rim walk closes early on the hottest days; start at sunrise.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, or by an organized tour: there is no public transport to Kings Canyon. Fuel up beforehand, as service stations are few. In Australia you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Kings Canyon
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Morning
Rim Walk
Start the Kings Canyon rim walk at sunrise, with the initial climb, the sandstone domes and the descent to the Garden of Eden waterhole.
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Afternoon
Kathleen Springs
After resting during the hot hours, do the short, flat walk to the Kathleen Springs waterhole at the base of the escarpment.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth going to Kings Canyon?
Yes, for those who have at least one extra night in the Red Centre. The rim walk is one of the region’s best-known hikes.
How long does the Kings Canyon rim walk take?
About 3 to 4 hours, a loop of roughly 6 km, with a steep climb at the start.
Can you go from Uluru to Kings Canyon and back the same day?
It’s possible but tiring: it’s about 300 km each way. The usual option is to sleep at Kings Canyon and do the walk early.
Where to stay at Kings Canyon?
At the few lodgings and campgrounds near the canyon. Book in advance.