From Twelve Apostles to Uluru, Australia is home to more iconic rock formations than we can count, but some of them don’t get as much attention as they deserve. That’s the case with Kings Canyon, one of the best-hidden secrets of Australia’s Northern Territory.
This part of Australia is home to many fascinating gaps, gorges, and similar formations, but none of them compares to Kings Canyon. It’s located in the heart of Watarrka National Park, about three hours away from Uluru, and it will knock you off your feet as soon as you step nearby.
The sandstone walls of this canyon are around 300 meters high, but there are numerous smaller domes scattered around the valley. Often hailed as Australia’s Grand Canyon, this attraction will win you over with its orange-bronze rock formations and stunning views that stretch across the desert.
One of the most popular ways to explore this attraction is Kings Canyon Rim Walk. It traces the top of the canyon and it usually takes around four hours to complete the six-kilometer circuit. The start of the walk is the most challenging, but you won’t regret taking it once you get a view of the beautiful red sand dunes from the top.