Kings Canyon Day Trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru)

Overview

Available languages

English

13 hours

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Travel into the heart of Australia on a Kings Canyon day trip from Ayers Rock (Uluru). Your journey takes you to a classic outback cattle station at Kings Creek Station and reveals the amazing landscape of Kings Canyon. For tremendous views over the immense chasm, explore the canyon’s steep cliffs on the Rim Walk or follow an easier route along the canyon’s floor on the Creek Bed Walk.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Option for a refreshing dip at Kings Canyon Resort Pool

Option of shorter Kings Canyon Creek Bed Walk- 1 hr return

Pickup and drop off from all hotels within Ayers Rock Resort

6 km hike around the Kings Canyon Rim Walk- 3hrs

Experienced Driver and Guide

Travel in an air-conditioned coach

Breakfast at Kings Creek Station

Food and drinks other than specified

Entry to Watarrka National Park requires a Northern Territory Parks Pass

Option to book a helicopter scenic flight while on tour (if you’re doing the Creek Bed Walk)

Lunch - Time out for lunch at own expense at Kings Canyon Resort

What To Expect

Kings Creek Station

Enjoy breakfast at this working cattle station!

45 minutes•Admission Included

Kings Canyon

Take part in a 6 km hike around Kings Canyon Rim Walk or enjoy a more leisurely 45 minute walk through the Kings Canyon Creek Bed

4 hours•Admission Included

Options

Ayers Rock Roundtrip

Kings Canyon day tour from Ayers Rock. Concludes in Ayers Rock.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.63

346 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

267

Dave was a great driver,...
Gloria G,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Dave was a great driver, even with the several animal crossings and sightings we had of both wild horses and camels. Jessica was a fantastic guide, super knowledgeable about the land and its history, and super mindful of the groups safety and abilities. Kings Canyon was spectacular. Would recommend to anyone and would definitely do it again.
Excellent day trip experience!
MrJohnMark D,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We went in the 2nd week of June so a 4.30am start. The AAT bus ride was comfortable with a chance to snooze before sunrise & our breakfast stop. Good choices for breakfast - cereal, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, hash browns, baked beans, tomatoes, tea & coffee. There is souvenir shop also with a big range to choose from. Hayley & Jim were great guides/driver, with a wealth of knowledge & a good sense of humour which made the trip more enjoyable. We did the full 3 hr rim walk & were required to take 2 litres of water per person for this time of year. The 500 rock steps up to the rim are challenging but they break it up into 3 sections with 2 rest stops on the way up & 1 at the top. The rim walk is rocky & varies between easier sections & others that are more challenging with steep stairs or inclines & declines. Safety is first with Hayley ensuring we were all keeping together, at times staying a bit of distance from the person in front & staying at least 2 metres from the edge. Our group of 16 were at a similar pace so there was plenty of time to stop & take photos & spend time at The Garden Of Eden which was really special. Lunch at Kings Canyon Resort pub was enjoyable with a substantial menu & great food. The 2 short stops on the way back to Yulara were interesting & broke up the trip back. We are not hikers but walk regularly & did this walk based on other reviews which were pretty accurate. We thoroughly enjoyed it & highly recommend the Kings Canyon day trip.
Kings Canton AAT day tour.
Quentin K,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Great trip. The rim walk is quite difficult in places. The pace of the tour is quite fast so if you are slower you do not get much time to rest. Guides were amazing Mitch, Jessica and driver/guide Beatrice. We spent most of the morning sleeping after leaving at 4.30am. Breakfast at Kings Creek Station was delicious and the souvenir shop there is better than any at Uluru. We had the chance to have lunch and a drink at the Kings Canyon Resort which was very impressive. On the way home we stopped to see Mr Connor and then at Curtain Springs. Mitch was a wealth of knowledge about the area so filled in a lot of time. It is a long day but it went really quickly. Great tour, scenery was amazing.
Great day
Megan A,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Chloe and Jim had fabulous information and safety briefings were clear and easy to follow along. Thank you!
Michelle and Jim were...
Amy R,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Michelle and Jim were wonderful. Friendly and experienced guide and driver. Highly recommend.the view was stunning and worth the hard work