Kings Canyon Resort, Watarrka National Park, NT


Day 175 – 10th August 2011
Kings Canyon Resort, Watarrka National Park, NT

We had a bit of a later start today but finally continued on to Watarrka NP. After an early lunch we did the Kings Canyon Creek and Rim Walk (7km loop – 3h). The Creek walk goes along an easy path to a viewing platform providing an amphitheatre view of the towering canyon rim, so a good warm up. Afterwards there is a bit of a steep climb up a rocky slope to the top but from there on it is fairly easy again. There are multiple lookouts along the walk offering views from different angles into the canyon and over the surrounding area. Cotterill’s Lookout, a short detour of the main trail, gives a great view directly into the canyon. The Garden of Eden, an oasis of ferns and prehistoric cycads, makes a great contrast against the red rocks of the canyon. Overall it was a nice walk and it feels great to be outdoors again. We relaxed at the resort for the rest of the afternoon, still taking it easy as Andrew is better but still not full of energy yet. At sunset we walked to a viewing platform to see the changes of colour in the rocks.

Kings Canyon, have we not seen this before?

He's back!

Creek walk

View of the Canyon from the viewing platform

Ready for the climb

View from halfway up

View from the top

View into the canyon

Canyon Rim walk

Canyon Rim walk

Canyon Rim walk

Cotterill's bridge

Andrew enjoying the view

Ripples left in the rock by an ancient sea

Canyon Rim walk

The Garden of Eden

Pigeon

Waterhole at the Garden of Eden

Canyon Rim walk

Sheer cliff

View into the canyon

Beehive domes

Orange sand

End of the Canyon Rim walk

George Gill Range

Andrew is smiling again

Sunset  
Sunset

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