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KINGS CANYON

                                                                                Much more than a day trip, Kings Canyon
                                                                                is an essential component of any Central
                                                                                Australian holiday. Towering 300 metre
                                                                                high sandstone walls, palm filled crevices
                                                                                and views that stretch far beyond
                                                                                the horizon create an awe-inspiring
                                                                                amphitheatre just waiting to be explored.
                                                                                Watarrka National Park is on the traditional
                                                                                lands of the Matutjara people, who have
                                                                                resided in the region for over 20,000 years.
                                                                                The park’s spectacular, rugged landscape
                                                                                is a haven to more than 600 native species
                                                                                of plant and animals.

                                                                                DO
                                                                                •  Grab a drink from the pop-up bar and watch
                                                                                  the canyon come alive with colour at the
                                                                                  Sunset Viewing Platform
       Kings Canyon
                                                                                •  Take in the magnificent views of the
                                                          ALICE SPRINGS           weathered, buttress domes of the Lost City
                                                            475KM  NAMATJIRA      on the Kings Canyon Rim Walk
                                                                    DR
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                                                                      Glen Helen  EAT & DRINK
                                                                                •  Dine on a superb five-course dinner
                                                                                  ‘Under a Desert Moon’
                                                                     Hermannsburg  TRANSFERS
                                        Tourism NT/Ray Reyes  1  National Park  Naitonal Park  Ayers Rock Resort to/from Kings Canyon (300km):
                                                 Watarrka
                                                                       Finke Gorge
                                                                                                     *
                                                  Kings Canyon
                                                                                Shared coach one way from $239  per adult and
                                                                                   *
                                                                                $169  per child (2-15 yrs).
       Under the Desert Moon
                                                                                Alice Springs to/from Kings Canyon (328km):
                                                                                                     *
                                                     LARAPINTA DR
                                                                                Shared coach one way from $336  per adult and
           HOTELS                    PAGE                          AYERS ROCK
                                                                                   *
                                                                                $243  per child (3-15 yrs).
         1     Discovery Resorts – Kings Canyon    30  MEREENIE 4WD LOOP  300KM
                                                                                LIGHT-TOWERS EXPERIENCE
                                                                                Light-Towers at Discovery Resorts – Kings Canyon is
                                                                                an immersive sound and light installation by acclaimed
                                                                                British artist Bruce Munro. Internationally recognised for
                                                                                his Field of Light at Uluru, Light-Towers is now lighting
                                                                                up Kings Canyon. Consisting of 69 two-metre towers
                                                                                of pulsating light, which change colour in response to
                                                                                a celestial soundscape by Orlando Gough. Wander
                                                                                amongst the maze of Light Towers and immerse yourself
                                                                                in the pure magic of light, sound and landscape.
                                                                                The Light-Towers experience is available to book in three
                                                                                ticketed sessions: Sunrise, Sunset and By Night.
                                                                                The Sunrise and Sunset sessions are both hosted
                                                                                experiences, with a local guide to introduce you to
                                                                                the Light-Towers story, and both include a food and
                                                                                beverage package. Guests of the ‘By Night’ experience
                                                                                are invited to take advantage of the beverage outlet on
                                                                                the Luritja Lookout before or after their session.
                                                                                Includes:
                                                                                • Introduction to the Light-Towers by a local guide
                                                                                  (Sunrise and Sunset)
                                                                                • Self guided experience (By Night)
                                                                                • Coffee and pastry (Sunrise)
                                                                                • Drinks and canapés (Sunset)
                                                                                Operator:  Discovery Resorts – Kings Canyon
                                                                                Duration:  By Night: 30 minutes
                                                                                       Sunrise: 1 hour
                                                                                       Sunset: 1 hour 30 minutes
                                                                                Departs:   By Night: 8:15pm
                                                                                       Sunrise: 5am – 5:25am
                                                                                       Sunset: 30 minutes prior to sunset
                                                                                Seasonal variations may apply.

                                                                                                    Adult  Child 3-16 yrs
                                                                                Light-Towers By Night  $35 *  $30 *
                                                                                Light-Towers at Sunrise  $53 *  $35 *
                                                                                Light-Towers at Sunset  $99 *  $82 *

       *  PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person, unless otherwise specified and based on travel in low season. For full terms and conditions, refer to the Booking
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