Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon
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Overview
3.5-star outback basecamp with exclusive Bruce Munro Light-Towers and private sunset platform
Rooms & Accommodations
Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon offers a range of accommodations from glamping tents to Deluxe Spa Rooms with private balconies overlooking the bush. The Deluxe Spa Rooms feature a deep bathtub set against a panoramic window, as noted in guest reviews. Budget Lodge Rooms with shared bathrooms and Standard Rooms with two queen beds are also available for families or groups.
Dining & Entertainment
The resort has two restaurants including Carmichael's Restaurant, which serves a buffet breakfast and dinner with local ingredients. An outdoor dining experience offers a five-course degustation menu under the stars, while the Bar & Grill provides casual outback BBQ and pizzas. The private sunset viewing platform, exclusive to guests, hosts live music and the unique Light-Towers installation by Bruce Munro at dusk.
Facilities & Activities
Discovery Parks Kings Canyon has two swimming pools, a tennis court, and billiards for guest recreation. The on-site general store sells snacks, drinks, and basic groceries, and the petrol station offers fuel and air for vehicles. Guests can attend live music performances, join walking tours, or take part in trivia nights at the sunset bar.
Location & Excursions
The resort is located 7 km from the Watarrka National Park entrance, giving guests direct access to Kings Canyon and its Rim Walk. Guided hikes immerse visitors in Indigenous culture, and the Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience is offered nearby. The property sits between Ayers Rock and Alice Springs, a 3-hour drive from each, making it a strategic base for exploring the Red Centre.
Unique Experiences
The resort's standout attraction is the immersive Light-Towers installation by Bruce Munro, an outdoor sound and light display visible from the sunset platform. Guests can access a private sunset viewing platform exclusive to Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon, with canapés and drinks available. For adventure seekers, the property also offers guided hikes to immerse in Indigenous culture and stargazing opportunities.
- Accommodations: Deluxe Spa Rooms, glamping tents, Budget Lodge Rooms
- Dining: Outback BBQ, five-course degustation menu, Carmichael's Restaurant
- Entertainment: Bruce Munro's Light-Towers installation, live music, sunset viewing platform
- Location: 7 km from Watarrka National Park entrance and Kings Canyon
- Facilities: Two swimming pools, tennis court, petrol station, general store
- Experience: Guided hikes, Indigenous cultural tours, private sunset platform
- For: Adventure seekers, families looking for unique travel experiences
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed3 Single beds
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Air conditioning
Essential information about Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon
| 💵 Lowest room price | 81 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.5 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 39.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kings Creek, KCS |
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