There Are Klingons In The Jenolan Caves

Written by Daz Jul 18

After already being immortalised in the Star Trek universe through the naming of a Sydney Class Starship the USS Jenolan, the NSW tourist attraction Jenolan Caves is set to further its relationship with Star Trek and its fans.  In what is thought to be a world first starting on the 21st August 2010 Jenolan Caves will be offering one of its self guided tours in the Klingon language.

The Self-Guided Tour at Jenolan goes through a cave called "The Nettle" and is toured by between 150,000 to 200,000 visitors annually, making it the most visited cave in Australia. The cave is developed, with a pathway and lighting, and visitors take the tour which is of 45 minutes to an hour duration with a digital audio guide provided by 'Acoustiguide of Australia'. This tour is currently available in 8 languages, but as of August 20 will be available in 11 including Klingon - the first genuine tour to be made available on Planet Earth for Klingon speakers.  

This week saw Michael Roney, Jr (aka naHQun) and Tracy Canfield flying in from the USA to finalise the translation and record the Klingon language tour in a Sydney studio. NaHQun and Tracy also experienced the Nettle cave first hand with naHQun exclaiming " 'IH, qar'a'? "(for Terrans, he was remarking on the beauty of the cave).

Your Chance To Win A Tour Package At OZTREK 3

By coincidence, or by luck, the launch of this tour falls on the same weekend as OzTrek 3 where Michael Dorn aka Worf the best known Klingon in the Star Trek universe will be appearing.   Representatives of Jenolan caves will be at OzTrek 3 to talk about the new Klingon language tour they have developed. 

In addition Jenolan Caves have provided us with a fantastic tour package to give away.  All PRE-BOOKED attendees of OzTrek 3 will go into the draw for a chance to win a fantastic package including:

• 2 nights accommodation for two in a Classic Room in Jenolan Caves House, including breakfasts and dinner in Chisolms Grand Dining Room.
• 2 Adult 'Jewels of Jenolan' passes, providing attendance on one of Jenolan's famous show caves, as well as entry into the Self Guided Tour with digital aduio tour - now available in Klingon!

Valued at $790.00 this is a fantastic prize, so if you have not booked for OzTrek 3 do so now to be in the running for this great prize thanks to Jenolan Caves.