Location: Watarrka National Park, 10 minutes by road from Kings Canyon.
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Located in spectacular Watarrka National Park, this relaxed resort is conveniently positioned just four miles from the stunning Kings Canyon. A scenic landscape of rugged ranges and dramatic gorges awaits, offering unforgettable outback walks and fascinating indigenous history. This property is a perfect place to stay by day and by night, as you can hike the rim walk at Kings Canyon and pre-book to see the unmissable Light Towers installation by Bruce Munro. At sunset, enjoy a well-deserved sundowner at the viewing platform which offers panoramic canyon views as you watch the mesmerising colour shift of the rocks. This friendly property offers an outdoor pool and a laidback bar and grill as well as barbecues for guest use. For a truly special night, savour a five-course dinner in the Under a Desert Moon experience, which celebrates local flavours under a canopy of stars.
Highlights & Facilities
• Two restaurants & a bar
• Two pools
• Tennis court
• General store
• Bush activity centre (activities payable locally)
Rooms
Standard Room: with a simple design, each spacious room features a balcony or patio.
Deluxe Room: modern and brighter room boasting an indoor free-standing bath overlooking the rocky escarpment.
Glamping Tent: contemporary air-conditioned tents featuring canvas sides, large windows and an earthy outback décor to complement its setting.
Flights
As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our hotel
prices.
The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and
availability.
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Trailfinders' Matt Lahert gives an insight into Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon
Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon Expert Review
Matt Lahert
This hotel stay was exceptional. We stayed in a Deluxe room which has a gorgeous view of the canyon in the distant outback. The hotel is situated within fantastic proximity to the Kings Canyon Rim walk - a must-do if staying here. We saw a gorgeous sunset while enjoying the hotel's live music and spotting the Light Towers in the distance.
The staff at the hotel were friendly. If clients are looking for a special stay in the winter months they can book a Tent style room, which would be a super unique experience in the outback. Clients can book the 'under the desert moon' dinner experience - which is a tasting menu with wine pairings which can cater for people with dietary restrictions, too.
Top tip: Book onto the Light Towers excursion - an immersive sound and light installation by acclaimed British artist Bruce Munro, the sunset is beautiful and it's great option for arty clients.
Reviewed 2026-05-01
australia
uluru & northern territory
red centre
luritja road, watarrka national park, nt 0872, australia
australia
northern territory
australia
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