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一流旅遊路線推薦

內陸水上飛機之旅

這是一條緊湊的半日遊路線，將帶你領略澳洲北端地區最獨特的風光！在這趟“終極之旅”的開始，一架水上飛機將降落在壯觀的斯威斯瀑湖（Sweets Lagoon）上，讓遊客乘坐飛機觀光，開始這段難忘的旅程。途中的刺激體驗將讓你滿載肾上腺素，因此別忘了帶上相機，捕捉下所有精彩瞬間！

半日遊活動清單：

• 斯威斯瀑湖水上飛機觀光
• 乘坐水上汽艇穿越雨林水道
• 水潭乘船休閒遊，包括燒烤早餐或午餐
• 水上汽艇高速繞圈
• 在防鱷網籠中游泳
• 觀賞北領地獨特的野生動物
• 乘直升機飛越泛濫平原（可選項目）

庫魯伯里水潭濕地乘船遊

達爾文提供了眾多適合冒險者的旅遊項目，但對於那些只想欣賞最美麗自然風光的遊客來說，庫魯伯里水潭濕地的乘船遊是一個完美的選擇，讓你輕鬆領略這片原始生態的美景。

庫魯伯里水潭距離達爾文僅90分鐘車程，位於瑪麗河濕地（Mary River Wetlands）區域，是世界上咸水鱷魚最密集的地方，也是各種水鳥的天堂。這裡生物多樣，充滿自然之美。乘船遊覽時，遊客不僅可以欣賞到水鳥栖息的景象，還可以在經驗豐富的導遊帶領下，了解當地野生動物的獨特習性和有趣故事

乘船穿越達爾文

達爾文擁有波光粼粼的藍色海港，您可以在夕陽下乘船遊覽，感受這裡的寧靜與美麗。作為澳洲最大的天然海港，達爾文的海港吸引著眾多遊客。當地有許多旅遊公司提供一日遊及日落遊船之旅。在遊船穿行於海港時，您可以抬頭欣賞兩旁的紅樹林——這是達爾文獨特的生態系統，樹林中栖息著豐富多彩的生物。而在船上，您還有機會見到當地的野生動物，如鱷魚、儒艮、海豚和海龜等。有些遊船還會提供冰鎮飲料，讓您在船上享受一杯清涼的飲品，還附贈美味的點心和自助餐，讓您的旅程更加難忘。

李治菲特德國家公園

利奇菲爾德國家公園擁有迷人的瀑布，這些瀑布從高處飛流直下，注入晶瑩剔透的水潭中。這裡還有巨大白蟻堆、叢林步道和季風樹林，無論是喜歡探險還是自然愛好者，都能在這裡找到樂趣。

布里石洞擁有若干天然的礦泉池和漩渦池，遊客可以在其中享受清涼的水浴。佛羅倫斯瀑布（Florence Falls）擁有兩道瀑布，水流飛瀉而下，您可以在瀑布下嬉水。萬吉瀑布（Wangi Falls）是公園中最大的瀑布，且最容易到達，這也是一個不容錯過的景點。

如果您想親眼見識當地的野生動物，一定不要錯過著名的巨型白蟻堆。這些白蟻堆高達兩米，是大自然的奇蹟。您還可以仔細觀察這裡多種多樣的本土動物，從果蝠、澳洲野狗，到皺頸蜥蜴和大型袋鼠，應有盡有。利奇菲爾德國家公園距離達爾文僅90分鐘車程，自駕前往非常方便。您也可以選擇報名參加全日遊，讓專業司機帶您舒適地前往，並在空調車內輕鬆出發。

阿德萊德河中跳起的鱷魚

阿德萊德河（Adelaide River）距離達爾文僅有一小時車程。這裡是鱷魚的自然棲息地，狡猾且力大無窮的鱷魚會突然跳出水面，猛地搶奪餌料。在這一小時的乘船觀光遊中，友善的船員會向您介紹這些鱷魚的生存技巧。每天有四次遊船班次，您可以親身體驗這場驚心動魄的冒險。

卡卡杜國家公園

卡卡杜國家公園被聯合國教科文組織列為世界遺產，也是澳洲最大的國家公園，佔地面積約達2萬平方公里，甚至比北京還要大！這個公園以其壯麗的自然景觀而聞名，還擁有各種各樣的本土動物，包括短耳岩間沙袋鼠和黑袋鼠等。

卡卡杜國家公園距離達爾文約三小時車程。如果您選擇自駕游，我們推薦您走“自然之路”。沿著這條路，您可以用幾天的時間遊覽整個卡卡杜國家公園。這條道路是柏油路，如果您駕駛四驅車，則可以前往雙子瀑布和吉姆吉姆瀑布等更加偏遠的景點。如果您不想自駕，達爾文也有許多旅游路線可供選擇，您可以選擇一日游或過夜游。

在“自然之路”上，您會發現許多不容錯過的景點：在烏比爾（Ubirr），您可以欣賞到壯麗的落日美景；在諾爾朗吉（Nourlangie）古岩畫遺址，您可以了解土著文化；在加倫瀑布潭（Gunlom Plunge Pool），您可以在無邊的天然水池中游泳；在黃水潭（Yellow Water Billabong），您可以乘船觀光，並尋找自然狀態下的鱷魚和鳥類。卡卡杜國家公園還提供各種不同類型的住宿，不論您的預算如何，都能找到適合自己的住宿地點。

凱瑟琳

在你駕車暢遊自然之路時，別忘了去遊覽尼特米魯克國家公園的沙巖之鄉，並觀賞尼特米魯克峽（即凱瑟琳峽）中13道迷人的峽谷。這個舉世聞名的峽谷中，你可以步行、乘皮筏艇或划船遊覽，也可以乘直升機呢！

不妨租一艘皮划艇沿著峽谷劃行，去欣賞清亮的瀑布、偏遠的土著岩畫遺址和野生動物。在乘船遊覽時，你會看到未經雕琢的美景。如果要觀看峽谷縱橫交錯的全貌和廣闊的阿納姆地高原，不妨去遊客中心附近，登上直升飛機升空觀景。

如果你有時間，可以去體驗紀特步拉路徑（Jatbula Trail）。這是一條令人難忘的路徑，長58公里，耗時五天，從尼特米魯克峽谷通往利連因瀑布（即艾地斯瀑布）。路徑沿線有瀑布、季風雨林、岩石村和土著岩畫。在這條路徑遠足的最佳時間是6月到9月間，這些月份氣候比較涼爽。因此，提前預訂行程是很重要的。

利連因瀑布（即艾地斯瀑布）坐落在公園的西側邊緣，水流沖刷出一個水潭，潭邊簇擁著露兜樹。此地在凱瑟琳鎮區北面，距離60公里車程。在美麗的叢林環境中，你可以泡澡和露營，也可以在附近的短途步行道上漫步。從每年11月到次年4月間，有時利連因瀑布（即艾地斯瀑布）是禁止游泳的。

埃爾西國家公園

馬塔蘭卡溫泉

馬塔蘭卡鎮（Mataranka）位於凱瑟琳南面，因池底為沙地而聞名遐邇。在這裡，人們游泳時能感受到一片寧靜的氛圍。這裡的溫泉是天然產生的，安全而潔淨，在5月到10月的旱季期間可以使用。在這裡的奈文奈文博物館（Never Never Museum），你可以了解領主、以及曼加熱伊（Mangarayi）和揚曼（Yangman）部落的相關知識。

苦泉

苦泉（Bitter Springs）距離馬塔蘭卡僅兩公里。苦泉是泉水匯聚而成的地熱池，周圍是茂密的熱帶棕櫸樹和埃爾西國家公園的林地。因此，當你長途駕駛後、或遊覽國家公園時，這都是一個休閒放鬆的理想之地。這也是一個著名的觀鳥點，可以考慮沿短途環道漫遊，欣賞周邊風景。苦泉是免費的，來這裡的最佳時間是5月到10月間的旱季。

一些關於「北端地區」的真相

最佳遊覽時間：要遊覽達爾文及其周邊地區，請根據「旱季」和「濕季」來安排行程，而非根據通常日曆上的四季。如果你喜歡青翠欲滴的植被景觀、從海上呼嘯而來的颶風和轟隆雷鳴的瀑布（更不必說實惠的住宿和旅遊項目），不妨在十一月到次年四月的濕季前來旅遊。如果你中意明淨的藍天、溫馨的熱帶夜晚和溫暖的白天，那麼請考慮在五月到十月的旱季前來。

如何前往達爾文：從達爾文國際機場到新加坡、巴厘島、深圳等國際都市之間，有頻繁的航班往來。而達爾文和澳洲大部分州首府之間，每天都有航班往來。從達爾文國際機場到中央商業區，有24小時不間斷的班車和出租車服務。澳大利亞各地的大巴公司也都經營前往北領地的長途大巴。「甘」號列車是澳大利亞的傳奇列車，它從達爾文出發，途經凱瑟琳和愛麗斯泉，通往南澳的阿德萊德。這裡還有「探險家之路」等一流的自駕車道，讓你盡情馳騁於北領地的中心地帶！

達爾文交通指南：這座城市小巧而安全，足以讓你步行遊覽。且這裡地形平坦，這意味著騎車也是很受歡迎的遊覽方式——但別忘了戴上頭盔！這裡有隨停隨走的敞篷觀光車，稱為「達爾文探險家」，你可以搭乘這種觀光車在這座熱帶首府遊覽觀光。如果騎賽格威自平衡車，可以自由滑行，去探索達爾文的各種秘密和各個終極隱蔽地點了。在達爾文及其周邊地區，也不妨搭乘Hi Oscar拼車四處活動。達爾文到處都可以叫到本地出租車，如需預訂，請撥打+61 131 008。

通行證和許可證：北端地區的大部分國家公園都是免費的。但是，卡卡杜是需要買門票的。票價隨季節浮動，而門票收入將被100%回投到該公園中。卡卡杜的門票價格是每位成人25澳元。如果要露營，基本上每座公園都要收費。如果你想穿過某個土著領地，就需要許可證——可以聯繫北方土地委員會（Northern Land Council）或提維土地委員會（Tiwi Land Council）進行辦理。

行前準備：達爾文的氣候大致上是很溫暖的，因此推薦攜帶夏季衣物和夏季防曬用品。如果你準備離開市區、遊覽周邊地區，請帶上防曬用品、防蒼蠅/昆蟲用品、大量的水和舒適的步行鞋。如果跟隨導遊旅行，請參閱該旅行路線的「攜帶物品」推薦清單，從而為自己營造一個舒適的旅程。

安全提示：要始終留意頂端地區水域中的鱷魚。游泳的時候，不要離開紅色標誌劃定的水域。要始終警惕鱷魚（在北領地，遵守針對鱷魚的安全措施是十分重要的）。

下一步行程推薦：如果沒去過紅土中心，北領地的旅程就是不完整的——該地擁有愛麗斯泉，國王峽谷和烏魯魯--卡塔丘塔國家公園等景點。達爾文和愛麗斯泉機場之間，每天有班機往返。作為備選方案，你也可以沿「探險家之路」自駕前往，或乘坐「甘」號列車前往，享受休閒的觀景之旅。

Top tours

Outback Floatplane Adventures

How do you land a floatplane in Australia’s secluded north without a runway? Outback Floatplane Adventures will answer that one for you, although you can probably guess.

See how this important aspect of local transport has been interwoven with Darwin’s history. Strap yourself in as your skilled and experienced pilot lands on a lagoon!

Where else could you experience a helicopter ride, a floatplane flight, a trip on an airboat and a cruise all in the one day?

Ethical Adventures NT

Darwin is situated on the doorstep of a precious and untouched wilderness. Ethical Adventures NT emphasise that guests are not simply tourists, but partners in “fun, adventure and discovery”. Learn about the natural environment on a flexible tour schedule to Litchfield National Park, spot wildlife at Fogg Dam or enjoy a swim at Berry Springs. Better yet, tours include homemade food and drinks. Ethical Adventures NT is ranked second for Outdoor Activities on TripAdvisor.

Wetland Cruises – Corroboree Billabong

While Darwin has plenty for the active, there’s also a lot on offer for those who want to rest their weary legs and take in some of the region’s most beautiful natural scenery, such as Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises.

That said, being part of the Mary River Wetlands, which is home to more saltwater crocs than anywhere else on the planet – and you will be close enough to touch them (seriously though, don’t!) – Corroboree Billabong is also a great tour for the adventurous, and has won the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence for the past three years in a row.

Sail Darwin

Feel like getting out on a slightly larger schooner? Then jump on Sail Darwin’s luxurious 50-foot catamaran and take to the open ocean.

Kick back with the Champagne Sunset Sail or learn about traditional Indigenous customs by visiting the Tiwi Islands Aboriginal communities. There’s no better way to experience Darwin’s waterways than from the comfort of a sailboat where you can fish right off the deck.

Do it yourself

If you’d prefer to hire a car and set out on a self-guided tour, Darwin and its surrounds have heaps of amazing trails, nature parks, camping grounds and natural wonders. Here’s a couple of our favourite options.

Litchfield National Park & Berry Springs Nature Park

Travelling should of course be about action and adventure, but it should also include a decent smattering of relaxation. The Berry Springs Nature Park is a former military base which has been refurbished, and is one of the most beautiful parks for cooling off and relaxing. Even better, it isn’t too far from Darwin.

The park is usually open from May to November, though dates are subject to variation. Pack plenty of water in the car, and take off for the one-hour trip from Darwin to Berry Springs. If you’re feeling in the picnic mood, pick yourself up some lunch from Tommo’s Pies before you leave Darwin – they offer excellent takeaway Aussie fare. If you forget your picnic basket, fear not – there’s an excellent kiosk at Berry Springs.

Berry Springs has fresh waterholes perfect for swimming and a range of bushwalking tracks, along with a picnic area suitable for the whole family. Be sure to double check signage to make sure the waterholes are open for swimming – the area has been known to attract rogue crocodiles after heavy rainfall during the wet season, although they’re swiftly removed by local rangers. However, always remember to Be Crocwise when you are near Top End waterways.

If you’re tempted to continue overnight, the Berry Springs Caravan Park is always a popular option, before getting up to continue on to Litchfield the following morning.

Litchfield National Park has some of the world’s most stunning wetlands, waterfalls, wildlife and rock formations. And with the distance from Darwin to Litchfield National Park around 120km, it’s an easy day trip if you’re short on time.

You can cool down in the Buley Rockhole natural waterhole, splash about at the base of the Florence Falls, or take a refreshing time-out at Wangi Falls. All the while you’ll be surrounded by the pristine natural beauty that is Litchfield.

If fauna-spotting is more for you, be sure to check out the famous magnetic termite mounds, which are 2m tall marvels of natural engineering. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for native wildlife of all shapes and sizes, from flying foxes and dingoes, to frill-necked lizards.

Grab a guided tour with one of the many great tour operators in the Northern Territory who offer informative and reasonably priced day tours from Darwin in air-conditioned comfort.

Kakadu & Katherine

The distance from Darwin to Katherine is around 320km. You can drive there directly from Darwin, or even better, take the Nature’s Way Drive, where you can spend a few days exploring Kakadu on your way to Katherine. The drive is a sealed loop suitable for a two-wheeler, although we recommend a four-wheeler for the more adventurous traveller. That way you can take the dirt roads to famous hot spots like Twin Falls and Jim Jim Falls.

Follow the Stuart Highway – one of the longest roads in the world, extending all the way to Adelaide – before turning left onto the Arnhem Highway, which will take you across the scenic Marrakai Plains.

If you have time along the way, you can get your blood pumping by joining a Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise along the Adelaide River. Watch as these giant crocodiles jump out of the water to catch their lunch. The hour long tours are offered daily.

Kakadu National Park is UNESCO World Heritage listed, and is also the second largest national park in Australia. At almost 20,000 square kilometres, it’s almost half the size of Switzerland! The park is known all over the world for its natural beauty and array of native animals, including the short-eared rock wallaby and the black wallaroo.

While in the park itself, the world is your oyster. There are loads of must-see locations dotted along the Nature’s Way Drive. Experience an unforgettable sunset at Ubirr. Learn about Aboriginal culture through ancient rock art at Nourlangie. Soar above the escarpment to witness the thundering waterfalls of Twin and Jim Jim Falls. Then relax in style after a day of exploring at the iconic Mercure Crocodile Hotel or Cooinda Lodge.

When you’re ready to move on – and if that takes days, it takes days! – continue south from Kakadu to Katherine. The Nitmiluk National Park, home of the stunning Nitmiluk Gorge, is a must-see.

Take in a boat cruise and marvel at the majestic walls of the gorge, and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for ancient Aboriginal art.

If you’ve got the time, the Jatbula Trail is an unforgettable five or six-day trek, which will take you from Nitmiluk Gorge to Leliyn/Edith Falls, showing off the full beauty of the area. The best time is during the cooler months of June to September, and bookings are essential.

Of course, if you don’t feel like driving, there are plenty of guided tours from Darwin, and some operators also do Darwin to Katherine day tours – although be prepared for a long day!

Need to know

Best time to visit: When talking about seasons, Darwin locals won’t mention summer and winter – instead it’s 'wet’ and 'dry’. If you prefer to travel in the tourist low season and love the thought of watching magnificent storms roll across the ocean every afternoon, then a visit during the wet season from November to April is for you. If you are one for clear blue skies, balmy nights and warm days, then visit during the dry season between May and October. The dry season also brings heaps of great NT events to experience!

How to get here: Darwin International Airport (DRW) has frequent connections to Australian domestic locations and international cities such as Denpasar, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. There’s a 24-hour shuttle service from the airport to the city and back, along with taxi options. If you are in no rush, the Ghan railway connects Darwin in the north with Adelaide in South Australia. There are also some great self-drive routes, which are perfect for a road trip and will give you the opportunity to take in the iconic NT landscapes!

Getting around: No matter what you’ve got in store while you’re in town, getting around Darwin is simple. The city is small enough to walk to most places, while the flat geography means cycling is also popular – but don’t forget to wear a helmet! Many hostels and hotels offer bike rentals. If you want to check out Darwin without getting tired legs, then the Hop On Hop Off Darwin Explorer is perfect for hunting out the city’s numerous attractions.

Passes and permits: If you’re heading out of Darwin on an adventure, you’ll be glad to know that most national parks in the Top End are free. But you’ll need to pay an entry fee for Kakadu – the pricing structure is seasonal and 100% of revenue is invested back into the park. Camping fees generally apply in all the parks. If you’re travelling through Aboriginal land, get yourself an entry permit – talk with the Northern Land Council or the Tiwi Land Council.

Plan ahead: Darwin itself is generally warm to hot, so summer gear and sun protection are a must. You might need a light jumper in the evenings. If you’re heading out of town to explore, always plan ahead. Bring sun protection, fly/insect protection and plenty of water; stock up on fuel; consult a map; check for adverse conditions like fires and floods with Secure NT; rent a satellite phone or UHF radio; talk with locals about your itinerary; make sure someone knows where you’re going and when you’re expected to return; and invest in some comfy walking shoes.
Safety: You should always be aware of crocodiles in Top End waterways. Please only swim in designated areas and always Be Crocwise.

Where to go next: So you’ve seen everything Darwin has to offer? Make sure you explore the surrounding areas like Litchfield National Park, Katherine and Kakadu. And any journey to the Northern Territory isn’t complete without a trip to Alice Springs, where you can explore Uluru and Kings Canyon. There are daily flights from Darwin to Alice Springs Airport, or you can take the scenic route with the famous Ghan railway experience.