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Kings Canyon (Watarrka)
(0 reviews)·1620km · 15h (fly to Alice Springs + drive 4.5h)
🚗 15h (fly to Alice Springs + drive 4.5h)📍 1620km⭐ null (0)💰 Free
Best Time
May–Aug
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
15h (fly to Alice Springs + drive 4.5h)
Access
All vehicles
Start Rim Walk before 9am in warm monthsCarry minimum 3L waterNo shade on rim sectionsFirst section is steep climb (500 steps)
The Rim Walk is one of Australia's great short walks — towering 100m sandstone walls, the Garden of Eden permanent waterhole, and vast desert views. Ancient cycad palms create an otherworldly atmosphere.
Best Time to Visit
May–Aug
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1620km
Drive Time15h (fly to Alice Springs + drive 4.5h)
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsWaterCampingKings Canyon Resort
Safety Warnings
• Start Rim Walk before 9am in warm months
• Carry minimum 3L water
• No shade on rim sections
• First section is steep climb (500 steps)
Distance
1620km from Darwin
Drive Time
15h (fly to Alice Springs + drive 4.5h)
Best Season
May–Aug
Rating
null/5 (0)
Safety Warnings
• Start Rim Walk before 9am in warm months
• Carry minimum 3L water
• No shade on rim sections
• First section is steep climb (500 steps)
Distance
1620km from Darwin
Drive Time
15h (fly to Alice Springs + drive 4.5h)
Best Season
May–Aug
Rating
null/5 (0)
Nearby Locations
Sun & light times
Kings Canyon (Watarrka) · ACST
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
17:33
Day length11h 08m
Golden Hour AM
06:25 – 06:57
Golden Hour PM
17:02 – 17:33
Blue Hour AM
06:02 – 06:25
Blue Hour PM
17:33 – 17:57
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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