Watarrka National Park

Watarrka National Park is a national park in the Northern Territory (Australia), 1316 km south of Darwin and 323 km southwest of Alice Springs.

King'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. Enigmatic domes formations, sharp cliffs, and good views of the surrounding desert reward the visitor talking the rim walk around the Canyon. Watarrka has been home to Luritja people for several thousands years, and places in the canyon are still sacred sites.

The park houses wide variety of desert plants and birds. A waterhole, aptly named the Garden of Eden, has given birth to a lush garden of green, a paradise for the local fauna. Resist the urge to swim here though, as there are often high levels of e-coli and the like in the waterhole. If you truely must swim, dont drink the water.

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.

You will find all available dining options at King's Canyon Resort, targetted at various budgets (from almost cheap Outback BBQ Grill to more expensive Carmichael’s Restaurant). Just like in Yulara, you can book a fancy expansive dinner under the stars in the desert, and here the experience is called Sounds of Firelight.

In any case, you can book your dinner according to your budget at the reception in King's Canyon Resort.