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The hidden gem in Australia’s Red Centre that you need to see

The outback experience you didn’t know you needed. - by Laura Barry
  • 08 Jul 2019
The hidden gem in Australia’s Red Centre that you need to see

When you think of Australia’s Red Centre, a few iconic Australian locations spring to mind, such as Alice Springs, Uluru and Kata Tjuta. However, there’s one other forgotten gem that deserves a mention – and a spot on your itinerary.

Kings Canyon is a mountainous gorge that rises 270 metres above sea level and is located in the heart of Australia’s Red Centre, just a three-hour drive from Uluru  and Alice Springs. You won’t see anywhere near the amount of tourists here that you might at Uluru, but the landscape is just as mesmerising.

Kings Canyon is part of Watarrka National Park in the southwestern corner of the Norther Territory, and is accessed via the Stuart or Lasseter Highways. Once there, you can hike the iconic Kings Canyon Rim Walk which will give you a breath-taking view of the gorge and landscape below. There are options to suit both novice and experienced hikers – but you’ll need to get there early to beat the heat.

Another unique location within Kings Canyon is the Garden of Eden, a permanent waterhole with lush greenery and shade that stands out in stark contrast to the orange rock formations around it. Thanks to the nearby Kings Creek Station, you can also experience the location with a quad bike or helicopter tour. 

There are even camping, glamping and safari cabins nearby for an accommodation experience you won’t forget. Kings Canyon is still relatively unknown to tourists, so it's unlikely you'll run into the large crowds seen at Uluru, but the sights are just as beautiful.  Don’t believe us? Check out the photos below.

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the 4am wake up call was deffo worth this view
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I understand why the aboriginals protect these areas so much. Just walking around in these canyons makes you religious. Imagine growing up here without being apart of the outside communities in the middle of the desert... . . . #katatjuta #katatjutanationalpark #ntaustralia #traveloutbackaust #outbackaustralia #australia #outback #northernterritory #northernterritoryaustralia #travel #visitaustralia #australia #nature #naturalwonders #canyon #sonyaustralia #beautiful #sky #desert #redcenter #theredcenter #travelphotography #amazing #sandstone #kingscanyonnationalpark #kingscanyonaustralia #kingscanyon
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Kings Canyon is made up of two layers of sandstone with a layer of hard shale in the middle. Rainwater runs through the Mereenie Sandstone, but the thickness of shale stops the water soaking through into the sandstone. A water table is created in the Mereenie Sandstone, above the layer of shale. The Garden of Eden breaks this water table by allowing the stored water to slowly flow out of the sandstone to water the flora and fauna. #ntaustralia #seeaustralia
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"I feel like I walked on Mars" - @ferrerronald 🤙 #topdecker 📍Kings Canyon, Australia
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Sunset choppers over Kings Canyon are one of a kind! Insane landscape! @ausoutbacknt @professional_helicopters #ntaustralia #seeaustralia #australia #kingscanyon #phshelis

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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