100 Things To Do Before You Die #022 Walk the Rim Of Kings Canyon

Most people visit the Red Centre to see the Rock. While Uluru is undeniably an experience not to be missed, a surprise highlight for many is Kings Canyon. It’s astounding that this phenomenal land formation so often flies under the tourist radar, but in a way it’s a good thing. If you’re in the area for Uluru alone, you’ll be overjoyed to find this rugged, prehistoric-looking canyon, with walls rising up to 270m above the canyon floor. A sheer climb up the rock face allows access to a 6km rim walk, with vertiginous views across rugged landscape to the George Gill Ranges.

At the top of the canyon you’ll find weathered, buttressed domes and prehistoric-looking trees in The Lost City, and a valley with pooled waterholes and lush vegetation in the Garden of Eden. A truly awe-inspiring hike at the heart of Australia.