Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kings Canyon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kings Canyon

Kings Canyon is a must-see destination in Northern Territory, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kings Canyon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kings Canyon

Kings Canyon in April
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kings Canyon in April
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kings Canyon

Plane

Although Kings Canyon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan (AYQ), which is located 117 km from Kings Canyon. Airlines that fly from Australia to Kings Canyon include Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kings Canyon departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Kings Canyon is to pick up a car hire from Yulara, which is about 122 km from Kings Canyon. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Yulara.

Plane

Although Kings Canyon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Yulara Ayers Rock Connellan (AYQ), which is located 117 km from Kings Canyon. Airlines that fly from Australia to Kings Canyon include Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kings Canyon departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Kings Canyon is to pick up a car hire from Yulara, which is about 122 km from Kings Canyon. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Yulara.

Airports near Kings Canyon

AYQYulara Ayers Rock Connellan

Airlines serving Kings Canyon

United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kings Canyon

Hiring a car in Kings Canyon

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Kings Canyon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Kings Canyon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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