Oct 29, 2024
Kings Canyon - A fantastic day! Our guide & driver were terrific.
We heard some historical stories and were provided interesting facts on the drive.
The rim walk was beautiful & an enjoyable walk.
Enjoyed all the stops on the way home.
Review provided by Viator
Oct 27, 2024
MUST DO - MUST DO!
Very early morning (pick up at about 5am, dependent on time of year). Back to the resort before suppertime.
Great hike, Starts with a 520 step climb tp get to the rim...that's the hardest part. Easier after that, but still many more ups and downs, just shorter ones. Good exercise. Bring LOTS of water, particularly in the hot months. Park regulations stipulate 3L per person. On the resort, buy bottled water at the Shell gas station....much cheaper that at the hotels. Or at the IGA grocery store, but not sure about their prices.
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Oct 19, 2024
Do yourself a favour, take the challenge of KC walk with supportive informative staff! - Being not a great morning person the 4.15am start didn’t really appeal, however do yourself a favour, make the effort!!! On arrival our tour crew, Chloe, Haley and Jess were outstanding, they catered to all of us, easily placing overseas tourists, locals, us older people and the younger people at ease. They were engaging and provided interesting commentary and facts all day. Breakfast at Kings Creek Station was a bacon and eggs affair for me but there were also healthier options. Then it was on to the Rim Walk at King Canyon. The first 200 steps had people struggling, but being allowed to ascend at a leisurely pace and being encouraged by the guides ensured we all made it to the top and the start of the walk around the rim. The staff were awesome pointing out areas of interest and providing informative commentary. The views and photo opportunities were outstanding. Though I am not an ‘influencer’ I could picture influencers creating outstanding content all around this walk! The spectacular views and scenery cannot be captured via camera….you really just need to do this walk! Although only 6.65km (via the gps watch) it is quite difficult for those that may have limited fitness. The mid morning/midday sun also takes a toll on the south side of the walk, make sure you suck down the water. The walk down is also quite challenging, but the reward of completing this walk is well worth it.
Lunch at the Kings Canyon resort was welcomed and the journey back to Yulara was relaxing. A stop at Atila for photos and also at Curtain Springs roadhouse were also a step back in time. We loved this tour, and the staff running it were outstanding!
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Oct 16, 2024
Perfect day trip - worth every minute and every dollar - What a way to fill a day!
I joined Glen and Cole for a tour of Kings Canyon. I did the creek walk after trying the steps for the 6km walk and finding my body was not up to the task. Glen dealt with that decision with compassion and competence.
I enjoyed the walk along the creek bed with Cole learning much about the flora, fauna and geology. It was a 38degree day and it was not for the faint hearted. You can not carry too much water on these days. You need it all. The bus carried fill ups which was much appreciated.
We stopped for a great cooked breakfast prior. Seeing camels and meeting Bruce the donkey. We learned of the value of the area and its resources via Glens commentary on the drive.
Afterwards we had lunch at Kings Canyon Resort. Some people swam. Some took the helicopter over the canyon.
It was a full day but with naps on the drive and a pit stop at Mt Conners cattle station for ice cream on the way home, it was a comfortable 13hrs.
Highly recommend.
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Oct 11, 2024
Stunning scenery, breathtaking views and unforgettable experience - We did a day tour to Kings Canyon from Uluru with AAT Kings, and it was an unforgettable experience! We departed early in the morning, and our first stop was at Kings Creek Cattle and Camel Station for a delicious breakfast, great start for the day ahead.
After breakfast, we set off to Kings Canyon. We opted for the shorter walk along the creek bed, which was absolutely breathtaking. The guide was fantastic—knowledgeable and passionate about the region's flora and fauna. They pointed out various plants and explained their significance, enhancing our appreciation for the stunning landscape around us.
We had a refreshing swim in the pool at Kings Canyon Resort, which was the perfect way to cool off after our walk. Following that, we enjoyed a hearty lunch before heading back. The return journey included two more scenic stops, each offering unique views of the surrounding landscape.
The combination of stunning scenery, engaging commentary, and the chance to swim made it a perfect day out. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the natural beauty of the Australian Outback!
Review provided by Viator
Dec 17, 2024
A long day but really... - A long day but really worth it. You don't need pool towels. We had excellent guides & learnt loads about the terrain & history of the area.
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Nov 12, 2024
Long Day if You Don’t Do the Long Walk - This tour was well organized and the logistics were handled well. Our guides were Lincoln and Chloe and they were wonderful. Very knowledgeable and engaging.
It was a super long day with a pick up for us at 4:15am and a return back around 5:00pm.
In our opinion this trip would only be worth it if you are capable of doing the 3 hour rim walk. We were warned that the walk starts with a very steep climb of more than 500 steps and then continues with a lot of up and down. The heat is intense in the high 30’s. While the surrounding area is beautiful, we are not sure it warrants six hours of driving if you don’t see the upper canyon area.
We started on the rim walk but after doing the first 200 steps felt it would be too challenging to continue. Chloe was very understanding as we went back down to join the creek walk. Lincoln provided a very informative walk on the ground of the canyon but it was obviously not as exciting.
The tour advertised the opportunity to enjoy the amenities of a resort but the property was more like a lodge and there were some obnoxious students in the pool. We swam for a bit anyway and then had a nice lunch while waiting for the return back.
We didn’t find the stops on the return to be very interesting and felt they were unnecessary at that point.
Lincoln was an excellent driver and made us feel safe the entire time on a difficult and long journey.
In our opinion if you don’t have the ability to do an extremely difficult hike (graded as a 5) and the definite highlight, then perhaps give it a pass.
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Oct 18, 2024
.king Canyon FamousRed Rock - Only King Canyon have Red Rock.No other place on the world have same Red lock like this.Very beautifull
Review provided by Viator
Oct 8, 2024
Challenging hike but worth the effort - Early morning departure from the Uluru resort (4 am). About 3 hour drive to Kings Station and breakfast. Another short drive to arrive at Kings Canyon. Two options for the hike, challenging one across the rim and easier along the riverbed depending on your abilities. If you are capable the challenge is worth the views. 500 natural stairs to the rim and rough terrain on the walk. Hayley was the tour guide and Dave the driver. Both were very good. My only complaint would be it nice to know in advance you must have at least 3 liters of water per person to avoid the expense at Kings Station and the walk is at a pretty fast pace. A little more time to take in the views and pictures would be better. Overall a great experience.
Review provided by Viator
Sep 23, 2024
Tiring but satisfying trip - Well organised tour. Everything to time. The guides and the bus driver were all experienced and entertaining. kept us well informed throughout the trip. It is however, quite a long drive 3.5 hours each way from Uluru and so a long day.
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