New Zealand Travel Agents and Australia Travel Agents

Somewhere in the never never, between Alice Springs and Uluru (Ayers Rock), is an extraordinary place of ancient beauty and intrigue. Kings Canyon is like nowhere else on earth. Far from the crowds and off the beaten track in the red desert plains of Australia’s centre, Kings Canyon invites individuals to a private audience with an ancient land.

Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park is for adventurous minds, for couples, for families and for travellers searching for something out of the ordinary. It’s for people who want to experience the wonder of ancient Australian landscapes on their own terms.

Kings Canyon is located in Australia’s Northern Territory and is accessible via a loop off the main highway running between Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Alice Springs.

Our sensitively designed property is located in Watarrka National Park, just nine kilometres from Kings Canyon. Naturally, the property has been built to blend in harmoniously with the surrounds. Kings Canyon offers a range of accommodations.

Nature

Watarrka National Park near Kings Canyon protects one of Australia’s most stunning natural environments. The George Gill Range rises out of the desert like the walls of a once-strong fortress.

Time has carved great buttresses out of its swooping sandstone sides. The surfaces are punctured with rocky crags having battled the elements for more than 300 million years. Ancient marine fossils etched into the rock show the incredible environmental changes that have taken place over time.

You can also get a glimpse of the environment that once was when you enter the "Garden of Eden". This inexplicably lush garden of feathery cycad ferns can be found deep in the gorge of the canyon.

Kings Canyon is truly an environmental wonderland, its history evident at every step. When visiting the Red Centre, with icons such as Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta, we suggest you drive and experience the real outback of Australia.

Nature Diary

An amazing array of animal and plant life can be discovered throughout the year at Kings Canyon. Enjoy and learn from the natural environment at our truly Australian resort. Our Nature Diary will tell you what to expect every month at Kings Canyon.

January

• Spectacular lightning storms may be seen.
• Crested pigeons continue breeding, with more eggs hatching.
• Woma Python eggs begin to hatch.
• Desert Skink breeding season ends and babies are born.

February

• Thorny Devil eggs begin to hatch.
• Crested Pigeons continue breeding, with more eggs hatching.
• Woma Python eggs are hatching.
• Desert Skink babies are born.
• Sturt Desert Pea begins flowering.

March

• Crested Pigeons breeding season ends.
• Sturt Desert Pea continues to flower.

April

• Cooler weather sets in.
• The park's reptiles begin to hibernate.
• The camel breeding season begins.
• The Wedge-tailed Eagle breeding begins.

May

• Camels continue to breed.
• Wedge-tailed Eagle breeding season continues.
• Woma Python breeding season begins.

June

• The Mulga bush begins to flower with yellow wattle.
• The Parrot Pea's big green flowers with dark stripes become abundant.
• Camels continue to breed.
• Wedge-tailed Eagle breeding season continues and eggs begin to hatch.
• Woma Python breeding season continues.
• Mulgara breeding season begins.

July

• The Wedge-tailed Eagle breeding season is at its peak.
• Camels continue to breed.
• Sturts Desert Rose is in full bloom.
• Wedge-tailed Eagle breeding season continues.
• Woma Python breeding season continues.
• Mulgara breeding season continues.

August

• Food plants begin to flower, fruit and seed.
• Most animals begin breeding at this time.
• Hibernating reptiles begin to come out.
• Camels continue to breed.
• Wedge-tailed Eagle breeding season continues.
• Mulgara breeding season ends and babies are born.
• Acacias begin to flower.

September

• Wildflowers can be seen in bloom.
• Honey Grevillea will blossom with spiky leaves and orange flower clusters.
• Crested Pigeons begin breeding.
• Blue-tongued Lizard breeding season commences.
• Spinifex hopping mouse begins breeding.

October

• Thorny Devils begin to lay eggs.
• Crested Pigeons continue breeding and eggs begin to hatch.
• The Woma Python begins to deposit eggs.
• Desert Skink breeding season begins.

November

• Thorny Devils continue to lay eggs.
• Crested Pigeons continue breeding, with more eggs hatching.
• Desert Skink breeding season continues.

December

• Thorny Devils continue to lay eggs.
• Crested Pigeons continue breeding, with more eggs hatching.
• Desert Skink breeding season continues and babies are being born.

Kings Canyon Hotel Dining

Enjoy authentic Australian dining at Kings Canyon. Select from our range of light meals, snacks or a la carte menu at our café or experience the real outback at our BBQ. Sundowners are available at The Thirsty Dingo Bar.

Kings Canyon Hotel - Restaurants and Bars
Carmichael’s Restaurant & Lounge Bar
Our signature restaurant offers a delicious a la carte or buffet selection set in warm, inviting surrounds overlooking a lush desert garden. Enjoy quality food and wine, as well as our famous outback hospitality.

Desert Oaks Bistro
For a quick meal on the run, the Desert Oaks Bistro offers a selection of light meals, beverages and snacks. The bistro features an a-la-carte menu that includes steak, chicken and seafood in relaxed outback surrounds.

Outback BBQ & Grill
The Outback BBQ & Grill is a true Australian Outback experience offering a selection of contemporary Australian BBQ cuisine. Enjoy a-la-carte BBQ-style fare, fresh vegetables, salads and a wide selection of wines, spirits, ales and soft drinks. Open for dinner. Revel in the friendly atmosphere, mixing with other guests under a solid roof with open sides - a traditional outback veranda. This casual bar and grill also provides live entertainment during peak season, which is generally April to October.

The Thirsty Dingo Bar
As the sun sets over the desert landscape, enjoy a drink from the bar before dinner. Open from 2.00pm daily until late. This is the perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring the wonders of Watarrka National Park.
 
Desert Oaks, the Thirsty Dingo Bar and outdoor BBQ area generally close from 31 October and will re-open in early April .
 

 

Deluxe Spa Room Set in a prime location at the Resort and nestled in amongst a rugged bush setting, the Spa Rooms offer guests deluxe accommodation at Kings Canyon with a spacious spa bath and feature a window providing scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere. Each Deluxe Spa Room also features a private balcony offering a magnificent outlook onto a rocky escarpment that is tastefully lit at night. Our Deluxe Spa accommodation contains the following: Air-conditioning Wi-Fi Internet access direct-dial telephone ensuite bathroom insect screens hair dryer tea/coffee facilities extra blankets refrigerator iron/ironing board writing desk spa bath private balcony mini bar on request

Standard Room Our comfortable Standard Rooms are spacious and contain a separate ensuite bathroom with shower/bath. Rooms feature either two double beds or one queen bed. Interconnecting rooms are also available. Our Standard accommodation contains the following: Air-conditioning Wi-Fi Internet access direct-dial telephone ensuite bathroom insect screens hair dryer tea/coffee facilities extra blankets refrigerator iron/ironing board writing desk mini bar on request

Please click here for a location map or for a full screen map click here

GPS: -24.248725,131.511283

This accommodation is available as part of on of our Custom Itineraries or holidays, please visit our home page to learn more about how we can help you with your holiday.