just an hours drive from the state capital, Brisbane.

距離首府布里斯本僅一小時車程。

It's a fast-growing city of a half million people,

黃金海岸是一座快速發展的城市，人口約五十萬，

drawn by the miles of perfect coastline,

綿延數哩的完美海岸線

and a sun-drenched lifestyle.

和明媚陽光吸引人們到此定居。

The central Gold Coast skyline looks like a gathering of giants wriggling their toes

黃金海岸市中心的天際線，看起來就像一群巨人在溫暖的太平洋中

in the warm Pacific.

扭動他們的腳趾。

There's a natural spirit here, found in the incredible beaches,

這裡充滿了大自然的氣息，您可以在此享受海灘美景，

the ocean's shifting moods, and in the cool waterfalls and deep forests of the hinterland.

讓海洋洗滌心靈，享受沁涼的瀑布，或走入內陸的森林深處。

But there's a human spirit too, dedicated to family, vitality, and,

然而，這裡也極具人文氣息，您可與家人共享天倫之樂，

having the time of your life!

以及生命中的快活、美好時光！

The Gold Coast got its start as a vacation retreat in the 1850s,

自 1850 年代起，黃金海岸從北端的沙灘開始發展成為渡假勝地。

near its northern end. It's here, that the Gold Coast still shines brightest.

時至今日，這裡仍是黃金海岸最耀眼的一座沙灘。

Surfers Paradise, is a complete destination in itself;

衝浪者天堂本身就是一處完美的景點，

a glittering resort, shopping and entertainment strip.

除了風光明媚的渡假村，還有許多購物及娛樂選擇。

Head to the Sky-point Observation Deck to see the Gold Coast's beaches

來到天空觀景台，鳥瞰整片黃金海岸，

unfurl in a 20-mile ribbon of sand, studded with headlands, parks and waterways.

將遍布海岬、公園和水道，綿延 20 哩長的沙灘盡收眼底。

Just to the south of Surfers Paradise is Broadbeach, where the pace begins to slow.

來到衝浪者天堂以南的布洛德海灘，人們的步調開始放慢。

The further you move down the coast the more relaxed the vibe.

越往南走，越能感受到悠閒愜意的氛圍。

Burleigh Heads, is home to a stunning national park, and one Australia's legendary surf breaks.

伯利角海灘不僅擁有令人嘆為觀止的國家公園， 也是澳洲傳奇性的衝浪地點。

It's easy to see why this headland has been an Aboriginal gathering place

因此不難理解，為何這座海岬數千年來

for thousands of years.

一直是原住民的聚居地。

A little further south is Currumbin, a place where the bush meets the beach.

再往南邊的可倫賓，則是林地與海灘的交會地。

Hit the waves between Elephant and Currumbin Rocks, or just go for a float in the sparkling

在大象岩與可倫賓岩之間的海域戲水， 或在波光粼粼的港灣中划一艘小船，

serenity of the estuary.

享受海面的寧靜。

Follow the shoreline south to the Gold Coast's most southern beachside neighborhood, Coolangatta.

沿著海岸線往南到黃金海岸最南端的海濱區，庫蘭加塔。

Just a five minute drive from the Gold Coast's international airport,

庫蘭加塔距離黃金海岸的國際機場僅五分鐘車程，

Coolangatta is the regions gateway for most international and interstate visitors.

是大多數國際和國內旅客造訪此地的第一站。

With its shady parks, sheltered beaches and river,

由於此地充滿綠蔭的公園、海灘和河流，

Coolangatta is a popular choice for families.

使庫蘭加塔成為全家出遊的熱門首選。

And when the conditions are right, it produces some of the most spectacular surf in Australia.

而且有的時候，還能在此看到澳洲最壯觀的海浪。

The Gold Coast offers plenty of thrills besides its fabulous coastline,

除了美不勝收的海岸線外，黃金海岸還有許多刺激的行程，

it's the theme park capital of Australia.

不負它澳洲「主題樂園之都」的美名。

Spend a day riding the waves and waterslides at Wet 'n' Wild.

您可以前往瘋狂水上樂園享受戲浪與滑水道的樂趣，

Just up the road, cool off and ride the tubes at Dreamworld's White Water World.

或來到夢幻世界的激浪世界，體驗各種讓人暑氣全消的滑水設施。

Dreamworld is Australia's largest theme park.

夢幻世界是澳洲最大的主題樂園，

It features over 40 rides for all ages, and themed lands like Tiger Island.

擁有超過 40 種適合各年齡層的遊樂設施，還有老虎島等主題園區。

Experience Hollywood on the Gold Coast, at Warner Brothers Movie World.

您還可以前往華納電影世界，體驗黃金海岸的好萊塢。

Strap yourself in and take off, on some of the best roller-coasters Downunder.

繫好安全帶、出發，體驗南半球數一數二的雲霄飛車

Then buckle up, for The Hollywood Stunt Driver show.

然後扣上安全帶，體驗精彩的好萊塢飛車特技秀。

Next door, at the Australian Outback Spectacular,

接著可觀賞「澳洲內陸奇觀」的精彩演出，

saddle-up to a three course meal as some of the country's best horsemen and women celebrate

找好座位，享用三道菜式美食，觀賞澳洲最出色男女騎師的精湛騎術，

the spirit of the bush.

感受荒野騎士精神。

At Sea World, celebrate the spirit of the ocean with some of the sea's most endearing

來到海洋世界，則可盡情體驗海洋之美， 這裡有最可愛迷人的海洋生物，

creatures, and a few of the less cuddly ones too.

也有一些不那麼可親近的海洋物種。

There's also plenty of rides to explore between the shows.

在各項表演節目的空檔，您可以體驗各種遊樂設施。

If you're feeling the need to settle the nerves after all those theme parks, head to the hills.

玩遍各個主題樂園之後，若您覺得需要放鬆一下神經，不妨到山上來。

Just a 30 minute drive inland and perched high on the rim of an ancient volcano,

只要往內陸行駛 30 分鐘上山，在這座古老火山邊上的便是

is Mount Tamborine.

坦伯林山。

Explore the rainforest trails and skywalk,

探索熱帶雨林小徑和空中步道，

before sampling the local produce and wines at Tamborine Village.

然後前往坦伯林村品嚐當地出產的葡萄酒。

A little further South, is Springbrook, a world heritage listed national park

再往南走，則是被列為世界遺產的春溪國家公園，

filled with ancient forests, secret places, and waterfalls

其間不僅充滿了古老的森林和神祕境地，

that have been flowing since the dawn of time.

還有自曠古以來便川流不息的瀑布。

From up here, high on the escarpment, the Gold Coast beckons,

站在這裡登上懸崖鳥瞰黃金海岸，

back to the sand, back to the rides,

回味您在海灘上、遊樂園區

and back to the spirit of Australia's brightest vacation destination.

以及澳洲最歡樂渡假勝地的美好時光。