Watarrka National Park Luritja Rd, Petermann NT 0872

Watarrka National Park





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Watarrka National Park Luritja Rd, Petermann NT 0872




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Watarrka National Park | NT.GOV.AU | What to see and do, when to visit and how to get to Watarrka National Park and Kings Canyon.

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Luritja Rd, Petermann NT 0872

Hours

  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours

Features

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Good for kids
  • Hiking
  • Picnic tables
  • Public toilet




Recommended Reviews

Alexandra Mann
17.10.2023
Watarrka National Park
Actually one of the most amazing places I’ve been to on this planet. The whole time we were hiking Kings Canyon I was just in awe as I’ve never seen anything like it. I felt like I was on mars! Was amazing to get to walk on top of the rock and then go down to the garden of Eden. Definitely recommend checking out the waterfall.
Campbell Docherty
04.10.2023
Watarrka National Park
Great National Park 3 walks Awesome Rangers especially Doug. Give him 10 out of 10 stars for service. Beautiful National Park.
Brodie Wales
22.09.2023
Watarrka National Park
Such a magical place. The rim walk is totally worth the steep 500 stair climb. Just take it slow so you don't faint on the way!! Haha
Gary
25.08.2023
Watarrka National Park
For me, this was the highlight of our trip into the Northern Territory, eclipsing even Uluru (although that was also wonderful).I did the 6 km canyon rim walk, which afforded great views of either side of the canyon and also has short side walks to Cotterill's Lookout (over a small metal bridge, recommended and 15 mins return) and down into the Garden of Eden waterfall and waterhole - this is accessed by a path at the foot of the stairs ascending from the Garden of Eden itself and is also recommended (20 mins return walk to stairs).Points to note:the initial climb from the canyon floor is very steep, but well formed and there are a couple of natural stopping-off points on the way up, if, like me, you need to catch your breath!There are wooden stairs with handrails descending and ascending to/from the Garden of Eden.The walk (6 kms around the canyon rim), took me 3 1/2 hours from the car park, return.There is very little shelter on the canyon rim itself: take sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water, wear stout shoes!Note that at the time of writing (4th January, 2018), the park rangers will close the gate at the start of the walk at 09.00 a.m., if the temperature is forecast to exceed 36c on that day; the reason for this is the aforesaid lack of shelter and the fact that you will be walking into the sun for the first half of the walk; only when you reach the end of the canyon and climb the stairs from the Garden of Eden towards, the south rim does the sun go behind you. The Garden of Eden does afford some shelter from the sun. I started with walk just before 06.00 a.m. and was back at the car park by 09.15 a.m.I have posted my photos to give you an idea of the walk and, hopefully, to inspire you to make the walk.
Lars
19.08.2023
Watarrka National Park
Amazing place, beautiful nature. A must go.
sylvia luglio
14.08.2023
Watarrka National Park
Kings canyon, best hike ever, did the 6 kilometer walk, not an easy walk, but was amazing, I would do it again. Better than Uluru walk.
Marita Ducklin
05.08.2023
Watarrka National Park
Beautiful rim walk with great views. Take the detour down in edens garden
John Pellarini
02.08.2023
Watarrka National Park
Well with a visit. Kings Canyon rim walk is hard, especially the first 400 metres but you won't be disappointed. It can get very hot there so start at dawn and bring 2 litres of water each.
Timothé Paris
23.07.2023
Watarrka National Park
Great national park home of the rim walk, a really famous walk around king's canyon.There are also longer, more difficult walks available as well.In the morning you can spot wallabies hoping around the rocks.Only attempt the walks when it's not too hot or bring some water .
Shona Lin
19.07.2023
Watarrka National Park
It is a worthy place to explore and understand the works of history and nature. Although there are a lot of flies and the weather is very hot, it is worth it

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Luritja Rd, Petermann NT 0872
Watarrka National Park