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Cotterill’s Lookout
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oliviakellis
March 9, 2026
Cotterill’s Lookout is one of the most dramatic viewpoints along the Kings Canyon Rim Walk in Watarrka National Park. Reached via a short side detour from the main rim trail, the lookout sits on the edge of the canyon and offers sweeping views of the towering sandstone walls on both sides of the gorge. From here you can look down into the deep canyon and across to the rugged north and south rims, giving a real sense of the scale of Kings Canyon. It’s widely considered one of the best viewpoints on the entire rim walk.
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