点评:Beltana nestles into the Flinders Ranges amidst the rugged beauty. It is an historic town that has a difference in that Beltana still has residents amongst the ruins of the past. The original usage of ruins is well documented with signage. The town was originally settled in the 1850’s and 1860’s.
It is easily accessed by car from the Outback Highway on a sealed road into the town. We were impressed by the facilities available including camping by the Assembly together with showers at a nominal fee. Acknowledgment to the traditional owners of the land - Adnyamathanha People focussing on their attachment to the land with a monument overlooking Warrioota Creek.
The cemetery is well worth visiting as is the Railway Station. We spent several hours exploring the area and would recommend visiting the town. We were corrected by locals in pronouncing the name of the town. We were used to Beltana (Beltarna) but is actually Beltana with the “tan” rhyming with “ran”. We did master it!
Other than toilet facilities, there are no shops so it is essential to carry food and drink, remembering to either to use the bins provided or take it away with you. Don’t forget your good walking boots/shoes to walk around the town. Beltana has residents so be respectful of their properties.
I acknowledge the local First nations Adnyamathanha People on whose lands Beltana was built.
翻译:贝尔塔纳坐落在弗林德斯山脉,周围环绕着崎岖的美景。这座历史悠久的小镇与众不同之处在于,在昔日的废墟中,至今仍有居民居住。遗址的原始用途已通过路标清晰地记录下来。这座小镇最初在19世纪50年代和60年代有人定居。
从内陆公路沿着柏油路驾车即可轻松抵达。我们对小镇的设施印象深刻,包括议会提供的露营地和收费低廉的淋浴设施。为了纪念这片土地的传统主人——阿德尼亚马坦哈人,他们以一座俯瞰瓦里奥塔溪的纪念碑来表达对这片土地的眷恋。
墓地和火车站都值得一游。我们花了几个小时探索这片区域,强烈推荐大家参观。当地人纠正了我们念错小镇的名字。我们习惯念贝尔塔纳(Beltarna),但实际上贝尔塔纳的发音是“tan”(坦)和“ran”(兰)押韵的。我们确实掌握了!
除了卫生间设施外,这里没有商店,所以必须自带食物和饮料,记得使用提供的垃圾桶或带走。别忘了穿上舒适的步行靴/鞋在镇上行走。贝尔塔纳有居民,所以请尊重他们的财产。
我感谢当地原住民阿德尼亚马坦哈人,贝尔塔纳就是在他们的土地上建造的。