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Watarrka National Park

National park in the Northern Territory, Australia

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Overview

Watarrka National Park is in the Red Centre of the Northern Territory, home to the King's Canyon.

Getting there and around

Getting there

The closest town with an airport is Alice Springs, some 300 km Northeast.

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Getting around

The only Getting around there is besides the walk is the drive between the Resort and the car park at the start of the trails. It takes a good 10 minutes.

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UnderstandKing's Canyon is one of the major tourist attractions in the Red Centre in Australia. The scenic landscape in and around the Canyon is the result of millions of years of erosion.

Get inThe closest town with an airport is Alice Springs, some 300 km Northeast.

Fees and permitsThere are no fees charged or permits required for entering the park.

Get aroundThe only Getting around there is besides the walk is the drive between the Resort and the car park at the start of the trails. It takes a good 10 minutes.

DoThere are 4 marked trails in the park, 3 from the base of the Canyon and another a little further along the Luritja Road towards the Lasseters Highway.

BuyThere is a small general store at the gas station at King's Canyon Resort.

EatYou will find all available dining options at King's Canyon Resort, targeted at various budgets (from almost cheap Outback BBQ Grill to more expensive Carmichael’s Restaurant).

DrinkIn the evening, you can buy yourself a beer at the bar in the resort, but that is pretty much all the options there are in the area.

SleepThere is no accommodation within the Park and overnight camping is forbidden, however just seven kilometres away from the National Park is the King's Canyon Resort.

Stay safeIn the summer, it can get infernally hot—in that case never attempt the rim walk during midday. There is very little shade on the walk.

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