Kings Canyon, Natural canyon in Watarrka National Park, Northern Territory, Australia.
Description
Sandstone walls rise 300 meters (984 feet) high, creating deep gorges with permanent waterholes along Kings Creek at the canyon floor, while red rock faces display erosion patterns.
History
Ernest Giles reached this area in 1872 during his central Australian explorations, naming Kings Creek after his friend Fielder King, with the region later designated as national park in 1989.
Culture
The Luritja and Arrente peoples maintain spiritual connections to this land spanning over 20000 years, using its waterholes and resources for traditional practices and ceremonies.
Practical
The Kings Canyon Rim Walk extends 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) around upper edges, offering views across desert landscape and access to the Garden of Eden, a fern-covered amphitheater with natural pool.
Did you know?
The area supports 572 plant species, including 60 rare varieties, and provides habitat for 80 bird species that nest in rock crevices and feed near waterholes.
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