Kings Canyon Resort is celebrating the arrival of clear autumn skies and cooler temperatures with the re-launch of Under a Desert Moon, its signature outback dining experience.

Priced at $99 and commencing May 30th, Under a Desert Moon offers guests a gourmet dinner for two, with sparkling wine and canapés as the sun sets, followed by a four-course menu by firelight.

The menu will showcase a variety of modern Australian cuisine beginning with canapés such as braised crocodile bound in a honey mustard aioli or roasted asparagus spears wrapped in emu prosciutto.

This will be followed by a four-course menu, including sweet potato, ginger and coconut soup with fresh damper, barbecued Moreton Bay Bugs cooked over the open fire, mountain pepper crusted beef fillet followed by vanilla and lemon myrtle panna cotta with a lime mango puree. 

The Under a Desert Moon experience will be hosted at the central fire pit at Kings Canyon Resort, offering an intimate setting with no more than six couples dining on any one night.  This is the perfect way to relax after a day spent exploring Kings Canyon and Watarrka National Park.

Kings Canyon Resident Manager, Nigel Heath said: "Kings Canyon is a beautiful destination, however the magic really starts when the sun sets, lighting up the deep reds and ochres of the Canyon range. The silence and space out here is breathtaking, and this is our way of rewarding guests with a very intimate and romantic special evening to mark the end of a day in the Canyon."

Under a Desert Moon operates from 30th May to 31st October.

The Outback BBQ & Grill at Kings Canyon Resort has also re-opened for the winter season.

The Outback BBQ & Grill is a true Australian outback experience offering contemporary Australian BBQ cuisine. Guests can revel in the friendly atmosphere, mixing with other guests under a solid roof with open sides - a traditional outback verandah.

This casual bar and grill also provides live entertainment on six nights a week during peak season (May to October).

For more information go to: http://www.kingscanyonresort.com.au/Hotel-Restaurants-and-Bars.aspx

About Kings Canyon Resort, Northern Territory:

Located between Alice Springs and Uluru Kings Canyon Resort is the perfect starting point from which to explore the wonders of Kings Canyon, with its 'Lost City' of rock domes, dramatic 270m sandstone vertical gorges and Garden of Eden oasis.

Kings Canyon Resort is owned by Delaware North Australia Parks & Resorts, owners of Heron Island, El Questro Wilderness Park, El Questro Homestead, Lizard Island and Wilson Island.

For reservations contact: 61 3 9426 7540 or 1300 233 432.

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