The Kings Canyon Rim Walk (6kms, 3-4 hours in a loop) is undoubtedly one of the best walks in Australia. The steep ascent up stone steps to the rim of the canyon at the beginning of the walk is difficult. But if youíre fit and healthy, donít let that deter you, because the walk gets easier, and even more spectacular! Around every corner, across every bridge, and through each crack in the sandstone, a new natural wonder awaits. The sheer canyon walls soar more than 100 metres above Kings Creek to a surreal landscape of bee hive-shaped, rocky domes. About half-way along the walk is the beautiful Garden of Eden waterhole (sorry, no swimming) surrounded by a lush garden of rare and unusual plants, many of them ancient species from when this was a tropical landscape.

Be sure to bring a few litres of water per person on the Rim Walk, as thereís no where to refill your water, and always stay at least two metres from the edge of the canyon. For those not willing or able to make the three-to four hour trek, the Kings Canyon Creek Walk along the floor of the canyon is flat, easy, shady and delightful.