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探索位於愛麗斯泉以西 140 公里處的芬克峽谷國家公園的古老景觀。
走進珍稀植物的山谷或沿著流行的四輪驅動路線行駛。
佔地 46,000 公頃的公園保護著沙漠綠洲棕櫚谷，這裡是各種稀有和獨特植物物種的家園。這些植物包括僅在這裡發現的紅甘藍棕櫚——數百萬年前的植物遺跡，當時澳大利亞中部擁有茂密的熱帶森林。
芬克河據稱是世界上最古老的河之一，其面積可以追溯到 3.5 億年前。對於經驗豐富的四輪車司機來說，受歡迎的芬克駕駛路線是沿著芬克河前往 Illamurta Springs 保護區和 Watarrka 國家公園的冒險路線。
公園和附近地區對西阿倫特原住民具有重要意義，也有早期歐洲人定居的證據。
沿著標記的步行小徑走一小段距離，從瞭望台調查該地區，或了解更多關於西方阿倫特土著文化神話的信息。在露營地搭帳篷 - 提供廁所、淋浴和燃氣燒烤設施。需要支付露營費用，並且必須在抵達前在線預訂露營地。
Ancient valley of the palms
The park is best known for Palm Valley, which shelters groves of rare red cabbage palms – botanic remnants from millions of years ago, when Central Australia was lush with tropical forests. Here you’ll see a diverse range of plant species, including tall palms and cycads, many of which are unique to the area. The main gorge features high red cliffs, stately river red gums, cool waterholes and a number of walks.
Four-wheel drive access
Access to the park is via rocky tracks that follow the sandy bed of the Finke River, terrain that should only be driven in a high-clearance four-wheel drive. If you don’t have one, join a tour group in Alice Springs.
For experienced four-wheel drivers, the popular Finke four-wheel drive route is an adventurous drive down the Finke River to Illamurta Springs Conservation Reserve and on to Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon).
Walk the trails
Lace up your hiking boots and explore the park on foot via the network of trails. Climb the sandstone staircase to Kalarranga Lookout for a magnificent panorama of the remarkable sculptured sandstone hills that encircle part of the old bed of Palm Creek. The Mpaara Walk introduces the mythology of the Western Arrernte Aboriginal culture. Walk in a clockwise direction to follow the Mpaara dreaming story and take in the beautiful views of the surrounding sandstone formations on the way.