Watarrka National Park (Kings What to do Canyon) includes the western Walking - Before Safety and Comfort end of the George Gill Range. undertaking any of the • Observe park safety signs. This scenic landscape of rugged following walks, consider your • Carry and drink plenty of ranges, rockholes and moist personal health, fitness and water. gorges acts as a refuge for available time. Visit the Safety • Wear a shady hat, sunscreen, many plants and animals. This Information Shelter and check the insect repellent, suitable makes the Park an important signs at the start of the walks. clothing and footwear. conservation area and a major The Kings Creek Walk • Avoid strenuous activity visitor attraction in Central Fact Sheet (2.6 km, one hour return). during the heat of the day. Australia. The gentle slope of the track Please read information meanders up Kings Creek. This walk about the Heat Management Access Strategy overleaf. The Park is located southwest of is suitable for families. Wheelchairs and can be reached can access the first 700 metres. • Consider your health and fitness when choosing a walk. via a number of routes: The Kings Canyon Rim Walk • via the , Lasseter (6 km loop, 3-4 hours). Please Remember Highway and After an initial steep climb the • Keep to designated roads and (sealed roads). walk offers spectacular views tracks. • via through from the Canyon rim. Along the • Stay at least 2 m from cliff edges. the Tjoritja / West MacDonnell way are the weathered domes National Park. A Mereenie of the ‘Lost City’ and the lush • All historic, cultural items Loop pass is required to travel vegetation of the ‘Garden of and wildlife are protected. this route and is available Eden’. This walk is suitable for • Firewood collection is not from the Alice Springs Tourist fit, experienced walkers. permitted in the park. Information Centre, Glen Helen South Wall Return Walk • Fires are not permitted in the Lodge and Kings Canyon (4.8 km, 2 hours return). park. Resort (4WD is essential). Starts with a steep climb up the • Bins are not provided, please • via the Stuart Highway, Ernest southern rim of Kings Canyon and take your rubbish with you. Giles Road (4WD essential) and offers stunning views of the Park’s • Pets are permitted on a leash Luritja Road. geological features. Suitable for fit, in the Kings Canyon carpark experienced walkers. only. • Do not throw rocks over cliff When to visit Kathleen Springs Walk The Park is accessible all year edges, as there may be people (2.6 km, 1.5 hour return) leads to below. round. See overleaf for access a delightful spring-fed waterhole, information during hot weather. • A permit is required for suitable for families. Wheelchair Drone use – conditions apply The cooler months (April to accessible. and it must be obtained prior September) are the most pleasant. The Giles Track to your arrival in the Park. Overnight camping in (22 km, 2 days) traverses tents or campervans is not the top of the range from Kathleen Emergencies - Emergency permitted in the National Park. Springs to Kings Canyon with Call Devices are located on Commercial motel and camping a halfway entrance/exit point at the Kings Canyon Rim Walk and accommodation is the only option Reedy Creek/Lilla. Find out more at the Canyon car park. Please use available for visitors wishing to with the Giles Track infomation them to contact the Rangers in an stay overnight at Watarrka. sheet at www.nt.gov.au/parks . emergency only. Kings Canyon Resort Notify a reliable person of your Ph: (08) 8956 7442 intended walk plans and ensure Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge they know to contact police if you Ph: (08) 8955 8311 do not return by the arranged date. Carry a satellite phone or personal Kings Creek Station locator beacon. Ph: (08) 8956 7474

Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Watarrka Ranger Station Regional Office - Arid Zone Research Institute Ph: (08) 8956 7460 South Stuart Highway ALICE SPRINGS NT 0870 PO Box 1120 ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871 www.nt.gov.au/parks Ph: (08) 8951 8250 Fax: (08) 8951 8290 HEAT MANAGEMENT Watarrka National Park STRATEGY The Parks and Wildlife Commission has introduced a strategy to improve visitor safety at Watarrka. On days when the temperature is forecast to be 36°C or above*, visitors wishing to undertake the Rim Walk need to start their walk before 9.00 am. On days when the temperature is forecast to be 36°C or above*, visitors wishing to undertake the South Wall Return Walk need to start their walk before 11.00 am. Signs at the Park will be updated daily to indicate current access conditions. There is no drinking water available on the Rim. * Based on Bureau of Meteorology forecasts for Watarrka.

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A/02/2020 PWCNT Fact Sheet For more information visit www.nt.gov.au/parks or contact Tourism Central Australia 1800 645 199 or (08) 8952 5800 www.discovercentralaustralia.com