King's Canyon
About King's Canyon
Kings Canyon is a canyon in the Northern Territory of Australia that has majestic 300-metre-high sandstone walls, palm-filled crevices, and views that stretch across the desert.
History and Heritage
Kings Canyon is a valley that cuts firstly through a layer of Mereenie Sandstone, deposited about 400 million years ago, now forming cliffs 30 metres high. Below the cliffs, the slope is less steep and the valley cuts through the softer Carmichael Sandstone, deposited about 440 million years ago
Places to stay
Kings Canyon has a great resort that includes Glamping, resort rooms and camping and caravanning.
Things to do
Most activities revolve around the canyon with walks and viewing platforms as well as scenic helicopter tours.