Australia’s southernmost state.

澳洲最南邊的一州

It sits on the banks of the Derwent River between Mt Wellington and picturesque Port Hobart

這座城市地處德文特河岸邊，位於威靈頓山和風景宜人的荷巴特港之間

Founded in 1804, Hobart was originally an infamous penal colony.

荷巴特建於1804年，原本是惡名昭著的流放地

To the convicts who endured the gruelling 8-month journey from Britain,

對蹲坐八個月苦牢的英國囚犯來說

it was the bottom of the earth but today the city has well and truly

這裡是世界上最惡劣的環境，但這座城市早已改頭換面

cast off the shackles of the past.

徹底拋開過往的不堪歷史

Hobart is a place where the old and new meet, right at the edge a pristine wilderness.

荷巴特是古今交錯的城市，座落於原始荒野邊境

It’s a city where cutting-edge art lives amongst historic sandstone warehouses,

在這座城市，您可以在古老的砂石倉庫中欣賞最前衛的藝術作品

and modern performances take place in a theatre built by convicts.

在囚犯建造的戲院中欣賞現代化的表演

A city of historic parks and gardens, surrounded by picturesque vineyards,

這座城市處處可見年代久遠的公園、花園以及景色醉人的葡萄園

in a landscape that has remained unchanged for generations.

數百年來這片宜人美景幾乎不曾改變

The waterfront is where early settlers first stepped ashore,

濱海區是早期移民上岸的地點

and today the docks makes a perfect place to start your adventures.

如今，這裡的碼頭是遊客們展開旅程的絕佳起點

Stroll past historic buildings,

漫步遊覽古老的建築

enjoy a meal at a waterfront restaurant or pick up some of the day’s catch from the

在濱海餐廳享用餐點，或是向當地漁夫選購一些

local fishermen.

當天漁獲

The Georgian sandstone warehouses here were once used to store wool,

喬治王時代建立的砂石倉庫曾用於儲存羊毛

grain and whale oil but are now converted into businesses, galleries and restaurants.

穀物和鯨油，但現在已變成商場、藝廊和餐廳

Visit Australia’s oldest brewery, which is still in business today.Take a tour,

造訪澳洲至今仍在經營的最古老釀酒廠，在廠內四處瀏覽

enjoy a beer and imagine living in this city in the 1830’s when there was a pub for every

品嘗啤酒，或想像自己是1830年的當地居民

200 people!

當時每200個人就有一間酒吧

Just behind Constitution Dock is the Maritime Museum

海事博物館就位於憲法碼頭後方

a great place to gain an insight into just how important the ocean has always been to

在這裡您可以瞭解大海對於這個地處邊陲的

this remote place.

地方有多重要

Breathe in the sea air on your own tall ships experience with a trip on the Lady Nelson.

搭乘尼爾森夫人號，親身踩在高桅帆船的甲板上呼吸海上的空氣

Help set the rigging, trim the sails, and take a turn at the helm.

幫忙設置船帆繩索、調整風帆，或是轉動船舵

Back on dry land and just a short stroll from the waterfront is Salamanca Market,

回到陸地後，從濱海區走一小段路便可抵達薩拉曼卡市場

a local institution for over 30 years.

這是個超過30年歷史的當地市集

See the work of artists and craftspeople and enjoy the year-round festival of events.

欣賞藝術家和工匠師傅的作品，參加全年無休的各式節慶活動

Stock up on provisions, or pick up a woolly scarf for when those icy winds blow in from

採買生活物資，或是選購羊毛圍巾，抵禦從南極洲吹來的

Antarctica.

刺骨寒風

Learn more about that great southern wilderness and the people who have tried to conquer it

參觀塔斯馬尼亞博物館及美術館，深入瞭解這片遼闊的南方原野

at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

以及試圖征服這片土地的人民

There is also an interesting collection of art here ranging from traditional to contemporary.

館內展出的藝術收藏精彩有趣，囊括傳統和現代作品

For artwork of a more controversial nature

如果您對較具爭議性的藝術作品感興趣

take the half-hour ride upriver to the vast and varied art collection of Mona - The museum

乘船半小時至上游的MONA新舊藝術博物館

of old and new art.

欣賞大量、多元的藝術收藏

This is a recent addition to Hobart’s creative scene.

這座博物館是荷巴特創意產業的新興據點

It is one of the largest privately owned museums in Australia and amongst the most talked about

除了是澳洲最大的私人博物館之一

in the world.

也是全球討論熱度最高的博物館之一

Thanks to fertile soils and ideal weather conditions,

由於土壤肥沃、氣候適宜

Hobart produces plenty of world class wine as well as acclaimed organic food.

荷巴特出產許多世界級的紅酒和備受讚譽的有機蔬果

To enjoy some of this famous produce, head south toward the Huon Trail.

若想品嘗一些出名的農產品，可以前往南方的侯恩谷

Visit any of the boutique wineries along they way,

走訪沿途可見的精品酒莊

many of which have restaurants that use locally grown ingredients and offer stunning views.

許多莊園都附有餐廳，以本地食材製作餐點，還有宜人美景可欣賞

An hour and a half to the south east of Hobart is Australia’s most infamous convict settlement,

距離荷巴特東南方一個半小時路程，便是澳洲最聲名狼藉的囚犯聚居地

Port Arthur.

亞瑟港

As you wander around this open air museum,

走在這座戶外博物館時

it is easy to imagine the brutal conditions endured by the poor souls sent to Australia’s

您很容易就能想像這些悲慘囚犯所面對的惡劣環境

version of Alcatraz.

這裡就好比是澳洲的惡魔島

While you are in the area, visit Tasman National Park.

既然來到了這個地區，就別錯過塔斯曼國家公園

Drive to the Tasman arch and the Devil’s kitchen or hike to secluded bays.

驅車前往塔斯曼拱門和魔鬼廚房，或是在寧靜的海灣上健行

Back in the city, don’t leave without a trip to the top of Mount Wellington.

回到城市後，別錯過威靈頓山登頂之旅

From here, you can imagine Hobart as it was 200 years ago,

您可以在山頂上遙想200年前的荷巴特

when tall ships unloaded their wretched cargo at the docks.

一箱箱的貨物從停靠在碼頭的高桅帆船不停卸下

That wonderful sense of rubbing shoulders with history never really leaves you

您會永遠記得與歷史交會的美好感受

but it is clear from the moment you arrive that this old city now beats with a young

但在與這座老城市相遇的那一刻起，您就知道這座城市現在跳動的是

and creative heart.

青春與創意的因子