Kings Canyon is one of Australia’s and the world’s most majestic natural landscapes, and visitors are fortunate to be able to come and stay right in the heart of it. Choose from an array of accommodation types and then explore the canyon until your heart is content.
Kings Canyon accommodation options cater for every kind of traveller on every kind of budget, from luxury resort rooms to glamping tents and traditional camping and caravanning sites. The main accommodation operators in the vicinity of Kings Canyon are Kings Canyon Resort and Kings Creek Station.
It is important to note that camping in Watarrka National Park (in which Kings Canyon is located) is not allowed. But you can find a range of camping and caravan park options below.
Discovery Parks - Kings Canyon offers designated campsites for both tents and caravans. The caravan sites are powered and are also connected to a water supply. All camping guests have access to toilets, showers, washing machines, payphones, and BBQs.
Kings Canyon lodge rooms are designed for backpackers and those travelling on a budget. Private and shared rooms are available with access to communal toilets, showers, and cooking facilities.
Discovery - Kings Canyon (Resort) has a wide variety of accommodation types to choose from but offers all guests access to its bars, restaurants, general store, and petrol station. The resort also features a tennis court and a swimming pool to make your stay just that little bit more comfortable.
There are 128 resort rooms available, ranging from standard rooms to deluxe spa rooms with panoramic views. The resort has 4 recently refurbished accessible rooms with one queen bed and one single bed.
Kings Creek Station is an accommodation option more geared towards campers and caravaners, but it also offers some glamping tents if you are looking for a dash of comfort.
Kings Canyon camping is made easy at Kings Creek Station, whether you are pitching a tent or bringing your caravan. All campers have access to toilets, showers, laundry facilities, and a swimming pool. This Kings Canyon caravan park also offers powered sites.
Kings Creek Station offers lighted and airconditioned bush tents. These are simple twin-bed permanent tents that come with access to nearby toilets, showers, and cooking facilities. All bookings include a cooked breakfast, and linen is provided as well.
For a unique luxury experience in the Central Australian outback, you might want to consider a glamping to your bucketlist. A little piece of luxury, if only for a night can refresh you for more adventures.
Kings Canyon glamping allows you to get up close and personal with the landscape while also letting you hold onto some creature comforts. Six glamping tents are offered at the resort, three being fitted for families. The tents all have a private bathroom and are fitted with designer furnishings and luxury amenities such as Nespresso machines and mini-fridges.
The glamping sites at Kings Creek Station are more secluded and each tent comes with its own private bathroom. The tents are spacious and provided with linen, a fridge, and airconditioning. There are two levels of glamping, with the Mort Conway Camp and the Escarpment Tents.
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