点评:Kakadu Cultural Tours were absolutely fantastic - both the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise and the Arnhemlander Cultural Tour were highlights of our visit to the NT.
Guluyambi Cruise
Roman, who met us at the dock and ticked us off the list was fantastic to deal with. We felt very lucky to be able to hear from Hilton, out tour guide, about indigenous hunting techniques employed by people in the area.
We were able to view some stunning rock art that can really only be seen via the river, and the scenery is something to behold. We were able to see a variety of bird and plant life, as well as, of course, salt water crocodiles as pointed out by Hilton. Stepping off the boat on Arnhem land to watch Hilton demonstrate the use of a woomera and spear was an experience to treasure.
Arnhemlander Tour
What a highlight! Our guide for the day, Nick, was approachable, knowledgable and insightful. We were privileged to enter West Arnhem Land and hear a great deal about the area's contemporary history. Nick took us to some incredibly beautiful (and some really old!) rock art that was both visually beautiful and a reminder of the gravity of the incredible connection to the land that our indigenous people have, and have had to fight so hard to have recognised.
Visiting Gunbalanya and the Injalak Arts Center was also a highlight, seeing the incredible talent of the local artists and being provided the opportunity to purchase some artwork to support the centre and take home with us as a reminder of the trip was a gift.
The food provided on the tour was amazing (despite the challenge of having to cater to two vegetarians !) and it goes without saying that the dramatic scenery of the area alone awe-inspiring. Do yourself a favour and book this one in !
翻译:卡卡杜文化之旅真是太棒了——古鲁扬比文化游船之旅和阿纳姆地文化之旅都是我们北领地之行的亮点。
古鲁扬比游船之旅
在码头迎接我们并核对名单的罗曼非常热情友好。我们很幸运能有机会聆听导游希尔顿讲解当地土著居民的狩猎技巧。
我们欣赏到了一些令人惊叹的岩画,这些岩画只能从河上观赏,沿途的风景也美不胜收。我们看到了各种各样的鸟类和植物,当然,还有希尔顿指出的咸水鳄。在阿纳姆地下船,观看希尔顿演示如何使用投石器和长矛,真是一次难忘的经历。
阿纳姆地之旅
真是精彩纷呈!我们当天的导游尼克平易近人、知识渊博、见解独到。我们有幸进入西阿纳姆地,并深入了解了这片土地的当代历史。尼克带我们欣赏了一些美得令人窒息(而且有些年代非常久远!)的岩画,它们不仅视觉效果惊艳,更提醒我们原住民与这片土地之间有着多么深厚的联系,以及他们为了争取这份联系的认可付出了多么艰辛的努力。
参观贡巴拉尼亚和因贾拉克艺术中心也是此行的一大亮点。我们不仅欣赏到了当地艺术家们令人惊叹的才华,还有机会购买一些艺术品来支持艺术中心,并将它们带回家作为此次旅行的纪念,这真是一份难得的礼物。
旅途中提供的食物非常美味(尽管要照顾到两位素食者的需求着实不易!),而这片地区壮丽的景色更是令人叹为观止。强烈推荐大家预订这次旅行!