Kings Canyon, Natural canyon in Watarrka National Park, Northern Territory, Australia.
The sandstone walls of Kings Canyon extend 300 meters high, forming deep gorges with permanent waterholes along Kings Creek at the canyon floor.
Ernest Giles discovered the canyon in 1872 and named Kings Creek after his friend Fielder King during his exploration of central Australia.
The Luritja and Arrente Aboriginal peoples maintain spiritual connections to this land, which they have inhabited for over 20000 years.
The Kings Canyon Rim Walk extends 6 kilometers around the upper edges, offering views across the desert landscape and access to the Garden of Eden.
The canyon contains 572 plant species, including 60 rare varieties, and serves as a habitat for 80 bird species within its rock formations.
Location: Northern Territory
Elevation above the sea: 619 m
GPS coordinates: -24.25800,131.56300
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36
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