Kings Canyon
Watarrka National Park is in the Northern
Territory, Australia, its main attraction being King's
Canyon.
King's Canyon is one of the major
tourist attractions in the Red Centre in Australia.
The scenic landscape in and around King's
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 Aboriginals for several
thousands years, and places in the Kin's 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.
Be wary of the desertic climate and the risk of
dehydratation. In the summer months, temperature at King's
Canyon can very easily climb over 40C during the day. Even in
other seasons always respect the warning signs and do not risk
your life attempting the walk in full heat.
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