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Why
Kings Canyon
is special
Kings Canyon (see photo) in Australia offers adventure travelers a picturesque 3-to-4-hour
hike around its rim. Its sheer cliff faces soar from the creek bed over 100
meters (300 feet).
Tips & insights
on Kings Canyon
in Australia
 This
trail is named the Kings Canyon Walk and is about 6 kilometers (4 miles) in
length. You cross to the other side of the canyon on a foot bridge at the
halfway point.
A
must is taking a short detour on the trail to visit the Garden of Eden. It's a
secluded micro-climate enclave with a spring-fed waterhole encircled by ferns
and other greenery in an otherwise mainly dry Kings Canyon environment.
The
detour also rewards you with the most magnificent Kings Canyon viewpoint.
Because
of this region of Australia has intensely hot sun, rangers strongly recommend that you begin your King
Canyon Walk in the early morning. They also urge you to travel clockwise, partly
because you will have more shade from the steadily rising sun during the second
half of your trek.
The
Kings Canyon Walk begins with a steep incline up to the rim. This stretch has
been nicknamed "Heart Attack Hill". The trail is not particularly strenuous once
you reach the top.
For
those not up for the steep climb, they can enjoy Kings Canyon via an easy
two-hour roundtrip path running along the creek bed. Another option is taking
the sightseeing helicopter.
The
best time to visit this Australia wonder is during the cooler months, from May to September.
Kings
Canyon is in the Watarrka National Park in Australia's New Territory. Parts
are sacred to the local Loritja Aborigines.
Hotel
accommodations and camp sites are available near Kings Canyon.
Some
travelers combine a visit to Kings Canyon with trips to the Hillman Wonder
medalists Ayers Rock (gold) and the Olgas (bronze). Click the buttons below to
read my web pages on those wonders.
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