Watarrka National Park

It's a long way to the top so you want to start as early as you can

Well with a visit. Kings Canyon rim walk is hard, especially the first 400 metres but you won't be disappointed. It can get very hot there so start at dawn and bring 2 litres of water each.

Actually one of the most amazing places I’ve been to on this planet. The whole time we were hiking Kings Canyon I was just in awe as I’ve never seen anything like it. I felt like I was on mars! Was amazing to get to walk on top of the rock and then go down to the garden of Eden. Definitely recommend checking out the waterfall.

Just the most magical place ❤

Great national park home of the rim walk, a really famous walk around king's canyon.
There are also longer, more difficult walks available as well.

In the morning you can spot wallabies hoping around the rocks.

Only attempt the walks when it's not too hot or bring some water .

For me, this was the highlight of our trip into the Northern Territory, eclipsing even Uluru (although that was also wonderful).

I did the 6 km canyon rim walk, which afforded great views of either side of the canyon and also has short side walks to Cotterill's Lookout (over a small metal bridge, recommended and 15 mins return) and down into the Garden of Eden waterfall and waterhole - this is accessed by a path at the foot of the stairs ascending from the Garden of Eden itself and is also recommended (20 mins return walk to stairs).

Points to note:
the initial climb from the canyon floor is very steep, but well formed and there are a couple of natural stopping-off points on the way up, if, like me, you need to catch your breath!

There are wooden stairs with handrails descending and ascending to/from the Garden of Eden.

The walk (6 kms around the canyon rim), took me 3 1/2 hours from the car park, return.

There is very little shelter on the canyon rim itself: take sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water, wear stout shoes!

Note that at the time of writing (4th January, 2018), the park rangers will close the gate at the start of the walk at 09.00 a.m., if the temperature is forecast to exceed 36c on that day; the reason for this is the aforesaid lack of shelter and the fact that you will be walking into the sun for the first half of the walk; only when you reach the end of the canyon and climb the stairs from the Garden of Eden towards, the south rim does the sun go behind you. The Garden of Eden does afford some shelter from the sun. I started with walk just before 06.00 a.m. and was back at the car park by 09.15 a.m.

I have posted my photos to give you an idea of the walk and, hopefully, to inspire you to make the walk.

Kings canyon, best hike ever, did the 6 kilometer walk, not an easy walk, but was amazing, I would do it again. Better than Uluru walk.

Such a magical place. The rim walk is totally worth the steep 500 stair climb. Just take it slow so you don't faint on the way!! Haha

It is a worthy place to explore and understand the works of history and nature. Although there are a lot of flies and the weather is very hot, it is worth it

We visited here in July 2023, to do the famous Kings Canyon Rim Walk. The scenery and the views of this magical landscape and the canyon is absolutely stunning. The five hundred steps to the top are totally worth the effort, considering what you will encounter on route. The stated circuit time is stated as taking around 3-4 hours.We are seniors and we did it at an easy pace in 3 hours and 15 minutes, stopping to enjoy some of the breathtaking scenery. Thoroughly recommended.

Awesome place with very good views. The walk is not too hard and very well indicated. The rim walk is the longest walk and the best walk, you walk on the edge of the canyon and down in eden garden.. A must do if you are on the area !

Kings Canyon was magnificent, you simply cannot miss visiting it! The helicopter ride was fantastic to get a birds eye view from the top, but you also have to get up close and personal with it too. As I was recovering from surgery, we chose to do the more "gentle" South Wall Rim Walk instead of the popular full rim walk with those first 500 steep steps. Turns out the South Wall Rim Walk was quite challenging too, but oh those 5.6kms we walked/climbed was completely worth it. The scenery along the way was breathtaking and the sheer cliff face of the canyon viewed from the top was a spectacular reward. Can't wait to go back and do the full rim walk next time!

The view of the whole park is fantastic, the most interesting part is that we saw wild horses and wild camels on our way to Kings Canyon!!!

Beautiful rim walk with great views. Take the detour down in edens garden

Rim walk is amazing. If you get there really early and start it a few minutes before sunrise you can actually see the sunrise from above and it looks magical. It’s pretty well marked , so definitely do not miss it.

Amazing place, beautiful nature. A must go.

Pleasant walk into Kathleen Springs for any level of fitness worth the stroll into this hidden gem..

Magic place. With some very nice hiking and walking for everyone something to walk.
You should start early in the morning, bring a lot of water, a snack and a hat for longer walks. (Over 30min)
And remember your fly net for the head ☝🏼

One of the nicest national parks in Australia. Would recommend hiking Kings Canyon to the Garden of Eden. A surprising large amount of beautiful wildlife.

Beautiful hike. 3 hrs return. Could have done more, but got too hot. Start early and bring water. Amazing terrain with interesting rock formations and even fossils!