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The Bininj and Mungguy people have been caring for this country for over 50,000 years, and today, are happy to share parts of their Country, knowledge and Dreaming, with you.

比宁基和蒙盖伊族在5万多年前便开始保卫这片土地，到了今日，他们很乐意分享他们的土地、知识以及梦想。

A three hour drive from Darwin, Kakadu is open year round, but most visitors come during the Dry Season, from May to October, when most of the park's roads are open.

卡卡杜距离达尔文3小时车程，全年开放，但大多数游客会选在5月至10月的干季来访。此时多数公园道路都对外开放。

Just because this is the Outback, don't think you have to rough it.

尽管位处内陆，可别以为这会是趟简陋粗糙的行程。

There's comfortable hotels and campsites, and visitors centers where you can stock up on supplies, fuel and information.

公园内有舒适的饭店、营区及游客中心，提供您生活用品、燃料和所需信息。

You'll need to set aside a few days to fully explore Kakadu, and once there, the best way to experience the park is by off-road vehicle and on foot.

您必须安排数天行程才能完整探索卡卡杜，抵达之后，驾驶越野车或步行是游览公园的最佳方式

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

公园内约有25条设有指标的路径，有短程步道，也有多天路程的山径。

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仅有半英里长，但这段路将令您永生难忘。

Clamber through a lost world of hidden canyons, past waters that mirror the sky, before arriving at an ancient a plunge pool surrounded by perfect beaches and 500-foot cliffs.

攀上与世隔绝的隐密峡谷，穿过映照天空的水流，来到古老的瀑布潭后，四周便是美丽的海滩，以及500英尺深的悬崖。

Six miles away, is Twin Falls. Here, at the end of forested gorge, is the sort of place many dream about, but few will ever see.

再前行6英里，便可抵达双子瀑布，在这个林木葱郁的山谷深处拥有许多人梦想、却从无机会得见的美景。

Another great place to cool off is Gunlom Falls.

加伦瀑布是另一个消暑好去处。

From the campground, hike to the top of the falls for views all the way to far-off Arnhem Land, then take your pick from a series of crystal clear pools shaded by eucalypts.

从营区出发，登上瀑布顶端，欣赏延伸至远方阿纳姆区域的美景，然后跳入下方其中一个有桉树遮荫的清澈水池中。

Kakadu is dotted with thousands of art sites, with some ancient galleries featuring paintings dating back over 20,000 years.

卡卡杜地区有数千个艺术景点，部分古老美术馆收藏的画作可回溯至2万多年前。

Created using local ochres, and sometimes even blood, these artworks give an insight into the lives of Aboriginal peoples throughout the centuries.

这些画作以本地赭石绘制，有些甚至使用鲜血，您可以从中深入了解原住民数百年来的生活。

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

世世代代的原住民在雨季时会到诺兰基石区居住。

Here you'll come face to face with Namarrgon, The Lightning Man, who, every wet season, splits open the clouds with his axe, bringing thunder and new life to the country below.

在这里，您会亲眼见到闪电人纳玛刚，他会在每年雨季，以斧头劈开云朵，为下方的大地带来雷击和新生命。

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

往北行驶数小时后，便可到达乌比尔艺廊区。

See paintings of the Rainbow Serpent,…the wildlife of the wetlands below,…and above, in impossibly high places, paintings said to be created by mimi spirits.

观赏以彩虹蛇为题的画作，牠除了在地上的湿地生活，也在天上，遥不可及，这幅画据说是精灵米米的创作。

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

在一天将近尾声的时候，爬上高处眺望，等待大自然在天空彩绘出她的杰作。

Another great way to explore Kakadu is by boat.

乘船是另一个探索卡卡杜的完美方式。

Take a cruise through the park's richest wetlands, the Yellow Water Billabong.

搭乘邮轮至公园生态最丰富的湿地——黄水潭。

Drift across lotus-covered flood plains, … past Jabiru and Magpie Geese,…and say G'day to the parks most famous residents, the salt and fresh water crocodiles.

行经覆满荷花的冲积平原，经过一群群裸颈鹳和鹊鹅，然后和公园最知名的居民，咸水和淡水鳄鱼打声招呼。

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

但是，若想确实领略卡卡杜惊人的雄伟壮丽景色。请飞上空中。

A chartered flight will have you soaring over the East Alligator River, …Dinosaur Ally,…The Magela Wetlands,… places untouched by the hands of time.

搭乘包机飞过东短吻鳄河，恐龙谷、马吉拉湿地等不受时间摧残的景点。

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

因此，如果冒险是您的梦想，不要只是想动身吧。

Come and share the spirit of Kakadu, it's been waiting here since the dawn of time, just for you.

前来共享卡卡杜的精神，自世界初始，它就在等待您的到来。