To the south lies the vast Great Southern Ocean. To the north,

南面遼闊的南大洋

a series of fertile hills that stretch away into the country’s dramatic red centre.

北方則是土地肥沃的崇山峻嶺，一路延伸至崎嶇的紅土中心

Adelaide is a compact beachside city, filled with churches,

阿德雷德是個面積狹小的濱海城市，市內隨處可見教堂

hand crafted stone buildings and picturesque parklands, a romantic legacy of its early history

人工堆砌的石磚建築和風景如畫的綠地， 這些都是早期居民留下的瑰麗遺產

Unlike many of Australia’s capital cities,

與澳洲其他首府城市不同的是

it was founded, not by convicts but by successive waves of free settlers and immigrants.

阿德雷德是由前仆後繼來此的自由開拓者和移民所建立，而非囚犯

These early travellers brought with them a sense of elegance and refinement,

這些早期移居者為了創造更美好的生活

as they set about creating a better life for themselves, thousands of miles from home.

為這片距離故鄉幾千英里外的土地，注入了高雅精緻的氣息

Today’s Adelaide is a beautiful combination of the old world and the new.

今日的阿德雷德有著新舊交融的美麗市景

It is a place to relax and rediscover the good things in life.

這裡的閒適氛圍，可讓人重新尋回生命的美好

Slow down and take the time to enjoy locally sourced food, award winning wine and a history

放慢腳步悠閒享用產自當地的美食，啜飲獲獎肯定的紅酒

laced with passion, romance and beauty.

浸淫在充滿熱情、傳奇及美好事物的歷史中

Leave the car behind and stroll to Victoria Square,

以步代車走訪維多利亞廣場

right in the heart of the city’s mile-wide grid.

廣場就位於市中心寬闊的棋盤式街道上

Wander along the North Terrace District

隨意漫步北台地區

and explore the four terraces that frame the city like a painting.

探索如畫框般圍繞在城市周圍的四面台地

Even the graceful buildings that house the museums and galleries,

就連這些雅致的博物館和美術館建築

echo with stories from the past.

都與過往的歷史遙相呼應

Ayers House is a fine example of Regency architecture

艾爾斯故居博物館是攝政時期建築風格的典範

and one of the original mansions built in this district.

也是本區仍留存的古老宅邸之一

At the South Australian Museum,

來到南澳博物館

learn about the rich cultures that were already in place before the Europeans arrived.

探索早在歐洲人移居前便已存在的本地豐富文化

Stop by the Art Gallery of South Australia,

順道拜訪南澳美術館

and enjoy the extensive collections of Australian and international art.

欣賞來自澳洲和世界各地的豐富藝術收藏

In Adelaide, horticulture has also evolved into an art form.

在阿德雷德，園藝技術也已發展成為一種藝術

You’ll feel as though you have stepped into a painting by Monet at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.

走進阿德雷德植物園，讓人感覺有如身在莫內的畫境之中

Set on the edge of the central business district,

座落於中心商業區外圍

this quiet space features walking trails, conservatories and 3 spectacular glasshouses.

這片寧靜的空間設有步道、溫室和三個巨大的玻璃暖房

Across town is the the Himeji Garden,

市區另一頭是姬路花園

where waterscapes create images of vastness and grandeur.

花園的水景映照出一片宏偉壯麗的景象

The legendary Adelaide Oval is another beautiful blend of the old and new.

著名的阿德雷德足球場，是巧妙融合新舊風格的另一楷模

It’s modern design sits well beside the century-old manual scoreboard,

現代的建築設計與手製的百年記分板互不衝突

and many visitors claim this to be one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world.

許多遊客認為這座球場是全球最美的板球場之一

Just a short tram ride away are Adelaide’s glittering beaches.

在電車可到達的一小段距離外，就是一片熠熠生輝的海灘

Spend some time at Glenelg beach which was one of the first European settlements in the state.

在格雷爾海灘待上一段時間， 探索歐洲移民來到南澳最早的開墾地區之一

As the day winds down, discover the city’s culinary credentials.

隨著夜幕低垂，開始探訪這座美食之都

Of course, this city is also the gateway to the famous Barossa and Claire Valleys,

當然，您也可從這裡前往知名的巴羅莎谷和克萊爾谷

a food and wine lovers paradise.

造訪饕客的佳餚美酒天堂

Hire a car for the short 1 hour journey to the Barossa,

租車駕駛約一小時便可抵達巴羅莎谷

one of Australia’s oldest wine regions.

澳洲最古老的酒鄉之一

Many of the earliest settlers here came from Germany,

許多早期的開墾者來自德國

bringing with them grapes from their homeland.

帶來了來自家鄉的葡萄

The climate proved to be a perfect fit and the area is now internationally famous for

這個地區的氣候極適合葡萄生長

its outstanding shiraz and reisling.

現在以品種優良的希哈和雷司令葡萄享譽全球

Enjoy a meal at one of the local wineries,

您可以在當地的酒莊享用美食

or pick up supplies at the Barossa Markets.

或是到巴羅莎市場選購食材

Pack a picnic and head out into the countryside to admire the stunning view.

準備野餐盒，出發前往鄉村欣賞迷人景緻

It is a view which has changed little since this fertile land

自從移民者來到這片豐饒土地追尋自由、看見新的希望

first offered free men and women the vision of a new life.

他們眼中的景色幾乎完整的保留至今

Today, Adelaide’s, old world elegance continues to attract visitors who return time and again

到了今日，阿德雷德往昔的典雅風範持續吸引遊客反覆造訪

to rediscover life’s genuine pleasures.

重新發掘生命中最真實的喜悅