in a region Australian’s fondly call, The Top End.

澳洲人喜歡稱它為「頂端地帶」

While Canberra, might be the seat of the nations power,

坎培拉雖然是澳洲權力中心所在

Kakadu is one of those few places where you’ll discover the country’s soul.

卡卡杜卻是少數幾處可以發現澳洲精神的地區

World Heritage Listed Kakadu is a geological,

卡卡杜名列世界遺產

biological, and cultural wonderland,

是探索地理、生物及文化的勝地

…it’s more than just a national park,

不僅是座國家公園

it’s a national treasure.

更是國家寶藏

The Bininj and Mungguy people have been caring for this country for over 50,000 years,

比寧基和蒙蓋伊族在5萬多年前便開始保衛這片土地

and today, are happy to share parts of their Country, knowledge and Dreaming, with you.

到了今日，他們很樂意分享他們的土地、知識以及夢想

A three hour drive from Darwin, Kakadu is open year round,

卡卡杜距離達爾文3小時車程，全年開放

but most visitors come during the Dry Season, from May to October,

但大多數遊客會選在5月至10月的乾季來訪

when most of the park’s roads are open. Just because this is the Outback,

此時多數公園道路都對外開放

don’t think you have to rough it. There’s comfortable hotels and campsites,

儘管位處內陸，可別以為這會是趟簡陋粗糙的行程

and visitors centers where you can stock up on supplies, fuel and information.

公園內有舒適的飯店、營區及遊客中心， 提供您生活用品、燃料和所需資訊

You’ll need to set aside a few days to fully explore Kakadu, and once there,

您必須安排數天行程才能完整探索卡卡杜，抵達之後

the best way to experience the park is by off-road vehicle and on foot.

駕駛越野車或步行是遊覽公園的最佳方式

The park has around 25 marked trails, from short walks to multi day hikes.

公園內約有25條設有指標的路徑，有短程步道，也有多天路程的山徑

The walk to Jim Jim Falls is only half a mile, but it’s a walk that you’ll never forget.

前往吉姆吉姆瀑布的步道僅有半英里長，但這段路將令您永生難忘

Clamber through a lost world of hidden canyons,

攀上與世隔絕的隱密峽谷

…past waters that mirror the sky,

穿過映照天空的水流

…before arriving at an ancient a plunge pool surrounded by perfect beaches and 500 foot cliffs.

來到古老的瀑布潭後，四周便是美麗的海灘，以及500英尺深的懸崖

Six miles away, is Twin Falls. Here, at the end of forested gorge,

再前行6英里，便可抵達雙子瀑布，在這個林木蔥鬱的山谷深處

is the sort of place many dream about, but few will ever see.

擁有許多人夢想、卻從無機會得見的美景

Another great place to cool off is Gunlom Falls. From the campground,

加倫瀑布是另一個消暑好去處

hike to the top of the falls for views all the way to far-off Arnhem Land,

從營區出發，登上瀑布頂端，欣賞延伸至遠方阿納姆區域的美景

then take your pick from a series of crystal clear pools shaded by eucalypts.

然後跳入下方其中一個有桉樹遮蔭的清澈水池中

Kakadu is dotted with thousands of art sites,

卡卡杜地區有數千個藝術景點

with some ancient galleries featuring paintings dating back over 20,000 years.

部分古老美術館收藏的畫作可回溯至2萬多年前

Created using local ochres, and sometimes even blood,

這些畫作以本地赭石繪製，有些甚至使用鮮血

these artworks give an insight into the lives of Aboriginal peoples throughout the centuries.

您可以從中深入了解原住民數百年來的生活

Nourlangie Rock was the wet-season home to generations of Aboriginal people.

世世代代的原住民在溼季時會到諾蘭基石區居住

Here you’ll come face to face with Namarrgon, The Lightning Man, who, every wet season,

在這裡，您會親眼見到閃電人納瑪剛，他會在每年濕季

splits open the clouds with his axe, bringing thunder and new life to the country below.

以斧頭劈開雲朵，為下方的大地帶來雷擊和新生命

A couple of hours drive to the north, are the galleries of Ubirr.

往北行駛數小時後，便可到達烏比爾藝廊區

See paintings of the Rainbow Serpent,…the wildlife of the wetlands below,…and above,

觀賞以彩虹蛇為題的畫作，牠除了在地上的濕地生活，也在天上

in impossibly high places, paintings said to be created by mimi spirits.

遙不可及，這幅畫據說是精靈米米的創作

At the end of the day,

在一天將近尾聲的時候

climb up to the outlook and wait, as Mother Nature paints her own masterpiece across the sky.

爬上高處眺望，等待大自然在天空彩繪出她的傑作

Another great way to explore Kakadu is by boat. Take a cruise through the park’s richest wetlands,

乘船是另一個探索卡卡杜的完美方式， 搭乘郵輪至公園生態最豐富的濕地─黃水潭

the Yellow Water Billabong. Drift across lotus-covered flood plains,

行經覆滿荷花的沖積平原

… past Jabiru and Magpie Geese,…and say G’day to the parks most famous residents,

經過一群群裸頸鸛和鵲鵝，然後和公園最知名的居民

the salt and fresh water crocodiles.

鹹水和淡水鱷魚打聲招呼

But to really appreciate the incredible scale and majesty of Kakadu,

但是，若想確實領略卡卡杜驚人的雄偉壯麗景色

take to the air. A chartered flight will have you soaring over the East Alligator River,

請飛上空中，搭乘包機飛過東短吻鱷河

…Dinosaur Ally,…The Magela Wetlands,… places untouched by the hands of time.

恐龍谷、馬吉拉濕地等不受時間摧殘的景點

So, if you’re dreaming of adventure, don’t just dream ~ do it.

因此，如果冒險是您的夢想，不要只是想 ~ 動身吧

Come and share the spirit of Kakadu, it’s been waiting here since the dawn of time,

前來共享卡卡杜的精神，自世界初始

just for you.

它就在等待您的到來