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The World’s 100 Best Hikes

Kings Canyon Rim Walk

Watarrka National Park, Australia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 66 2026
Kings Canyon Rim Walk

A 6 km loop trail climbs onto the sandstone rim of a canyon in Watarrka National Park, Northern Territory. A steep stair climb at the start gives way to mostly flat walking past rock domes, cliff-edge views and the Garden of Eden waterhole.

Highlights

  • Initial 500-step climb
  • Garden of Eden waterhole
  • Lookout detour and domes

Good to know

  • 6 km loop, about 3 hours
  • Closes early on days forecast 36°C+
  • NT park pass bought online beforehand

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