在滕南特克里克,不妨花一天时间参观某个国家公园。这里有古代的圣地遗址、多姿多彩的野生动物和壮观的风景。
在滕南特克里克及其周边地区,有许多国家公园、自然保护区和历史保护区,你可以在此体验美妙的旅程。
魔鬼岩(卡鲁卡鲁)
一定要花点时间去游览卡鲁卡鲁大理岩(又称魔鬼岩(卡鲁卡鲁))。这是一个神秘的地方,风光旖旎,其特色是一个个摇摇欲坠的大理岩堆、广阔的天空和金色的阳光。这个景点在魔鬼岩(卡鲁卡鲁)保护区里,在当地的四种土著语言中,它都被称为“卡鲁卡鲁”。 在这里,许多非正式的步道纵横交错,游客可以漫步其中,观赏到许多本土动植物。成堆的岩石,构成了许多微型的藏身处和隐蔽点,适合彩石燕和刺尾澳洲巨蜥等野生动物躲藏。
泻湖岸边
康奈尔斯泻湖保护区最初是为了保护米切尔草原生物种群而设立的。保护区内有一条路径,供游客观赏各种动植物。公园和野生动物委员会(Parks and Wildlife Commission)曾经在这里做过一项生物学调查,一共发现了189种植物、9种哺乳动物、53种鸟类,以及19种爬行动物——这个地方的生物种类真是太多了!有许多本土动物栖息在这里,比如红袋鼠、长尾侏袋鼬等食肉袋类动物、几种本土啮类动物和著名的澳洲野狗。
达文波特山脉上
你不妨花一天时间去游览达文波特山脉。这里是瓦鲁芒古族、艾拉瓦里族(Alyawarre)和卡特提族(Kaytetye)传统领地的分界处。他们自古以来就与土地关系密切,时至今日,仍然能找到许多相关的手工制品。如果你喜欢露营和自然,或是一名四驱发烧友,一定会喜欢这里数量繁多的车道、露营点、野餐点、步道和游泳点。这个地区有众多相连的水潭,因而成为重要的动物栖息地——对水鸟尤其如此。
National parks & reserves around Tennant Creek
By the lagoon
A track within Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve, established primarily for the conservation of Mitchell Grassland communities, provides access to native flora and fauna. The Parks and Wildlife Commission carried out a biological survey in the region finding 189 species of plants, nine mammal, 53 bird and 19 reptile species in and near the reserve – this place is nothing if not diverse! Local inhabitants include the red kangaroo, carnivorous marsupials such as the long-tailed planingale, several native rodents and the iconic dingo.
On the range
Spend a day out in the Davenport Ranges, which mark the boundary between the traditional lands of the Warumungu, Alyawarre and Kaytetye people. Their traditional connections with the land are strong and many artefacts can still be found in the area today.
Campers, nature lovers and 4WD enthusiasts will love the abundant four-wheel drive tracks, camping and picnic facilities, as well as walking trails and swimming spots. The area is an important refuge for fauna, especially water birds, owing to the extensive network of waterholes.
Park passes
To visit national parks and reserves around Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region, you may require a park pass. Find out more about passes and permits in the NT.
Camping
Both Davenport Ranges National Park and Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve have dedicated camping areas that can be booked online.
Find out more about camping around Tennant Creek.
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