Kings Canyon

Kings Creek Station at sunset

Start of climb at Kings Canyon

Kings Canyon

Kings Canyon

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Well we still haven't made the Rock. Just a little detour to view Kings Canyon first.
One belief I need to clarify is that neither of these places are within a stones throw of Alice Springs. It was a good 5hour drive yesterday to get to Kings Canyon. Deciding to stay at Kings Creek Station meant we are still 45km from the Canyon anyway! However whilst the station is so remote and just miles of red sand and mulga - the quietness is amazing. It's not 5 star by any means but after looking at Kings Canyon Resort this morning - neither is it.
Sadly it's a full moon (99% I'd say Jen) so you don't get the beautiful stars at night but .....
Just a short walk from our spot in the Sand dunes is 'Tank Hill' which we walked up yesterday afternoon and enjoyed sunset on the mountains behind and the plains in front. Just beautiful.
This morning saw us up bright and early ready to tackle the rim walk at Kings Canyon. A small thanks to the group of campers nearby who took it upon themselves to wake us up.
Driving into the Canyon car park Rob & I were ready to turn around already. We could see some climbers as little dots working there way up to the top!
But we are hardier than that and donned our hiking boots and hats, backpack on and headed forth. A 6km walk which is rated moderate to hard which goes straight up the face of the canyon and then meanders right around the top and then a slightly easier route down to the start. Easy stuff - didn't we just see a 5yr old head off with her family.
Well lets say we think they gave her something to keep her going - we didn't hear a single complaint out of her (although we did pass them once we reached the top and left them to it).
The views are absolutely amazing. Such stunning scenery and lots of plaques to tell you about how it all formed and continues today. This is a must do if you can get the opportunity.
Once we reached the bottom we still had some energy so then completed the creek walk through the base of the canyon. Again beautiful scenery.
So what next - off to the Dingo Bar at Kings Canyon Resort for a celebratory drink and then home for a much needed rest!!