A modern city of nearly 2 million people.

這座擁有近兩百萬人口的現代化都市─珀斯。

The capital of Western Australia follows the Swan River

珀斯是西澳大利亞州的首府，沿著天鵝河，

from the port of Fremantle to its source in the Darling Range.

從弗里曼特爾港延伸到河的源頭達令山脈。

Perth's remoteness gives the city a unique feel

地處偏遠的珀斯別具獨特風情，

and many say this is Australia's friendliest metropolis.

許多人說這裡是澳洲最友善的都會區。

The sunny, clean city is also among the most livable cities in the world.

這個晴朗、乾淨的城市同時也是全球最適合居住的城市之一，

The surrounding nature and wealth of mineral resources

周圍的自然美景和豐富的礦產資源

attracts people from all corners of the globe.

吸引著人們從世界各個角落前來。

Some say the best thing about Perth is its coastline

有些人對珀斯的海岸讚不絕口，

with pristine beaches and clear water.

特別鍾愛這裡純淨的海灘和清澈海水，

Others head straight for the delicious food and wine in the Swan Valley.

也有人專門衝著美食佳釀而來，直奔天鵝谷大快朵頤一番。

In between is the compact city center,

小而巧的市中心就位於海岸和山谷之間，

with beautiful parks and fun attractions.

市內有許多美麗的公園和有趣的景點。

Perth's cityscape shows a mix of styles,

珀斯的都市景觀展現出多種樣貌，

from towering Art Deco to the cozy Tudor-inspired London Court.

從高聳的裝置藝術，到溫馨的都鐸風格倫敦閣都別有風味。

Modern glass offices and limestone facades reflect the sky and the earth,

摩登玻璃帷幕辦公大樓和石灰岩外牆反映著天空與大地，

as well as the future and the past.

也代表了過去與未來。

For a birds-eye view of it all,

若想居高臨下鳥瞰全景，

make your way to the top of the iconic Swan Bell Tower.

可以登上具代表性的天鵝鐘塔頂端。

Nearby Kings Park is where the first explorers found a natural spring

附近的國王公園裡有第一批墾荒者發現的天然泉水，

and is still a place for discovery.

至今這裡仍是值得探索的好去處。

You could spend all day in this inner-city haven,

您可以在這個市區內的樂土享受一整天的悠閒時光，

which is larger than New York's Central Park.

這裡可比紐約中央公園還大呢。

Walk through the Botanic Gardens and pause at monuments and remarkable trees.

漫步遊走於植物園中，在紀念碑和別具特色的樹木前駐足觀賞。

Browse the downtown Art Gallery of Western Australia

參觀市中心的西澳美術館，

to witness the development of the state through art:

透過藝術見證西澳洲的開發與進步：

From the early days of farming and wool trade

從早期農業和羊毛貿易，

to the establishment of the Swan River Colony in 1829.

到 1829年天鵝河殖民區的成立景況。

Soon after settlement,

移民定居後，

the state's first botanists started to grow grapes on the water's edge

州內開始有植物學家在河邊種植葡萄，

and Western Australia is now a world-famous wine region.

如今西澳洲已成為國際知名的美酒產區。

Take a day trip out to the Swan Valley

如果您自詡為優質農產品的專家，

if you have a nose for quality produce.

千萬別錯過天鵝谷一日遊。

The area is full of boutique wineries,

這個區域到處都是精品酒莊，

so take your time to find your preferred Chardonnay or Pinot Noir!

您可以慢慢找尋您愛的夏多內或黑皮諾！

Many of the early farmers caught gold fever in the late 19th century.

十九世紀晚期，許多農夫都搭上了淘金熱潮。

Tour the Royal Mint to see the largest gold coin ever made

到皇家鑄幣廠參觀史上最大的一枚金幣，

and admire some of the greatest gold nuggets from the region.

以及這一區所出產最優質的金塊。

Crikey, imagine finding THAT!

哎呀，不敢想像我們找到了「那個」！

Perth's present-day treasure is Cottlesloe Beach and the best thing is:

今日，珀斯最寶貝的則是高特斯洛海灘，更棒的是：

it is right on the city's doorstep.

一出市區就能抵達。

Rent a board and join the locals on the perfects waves.

租塊衝浪板加入當地人的行列，追逐最完美的浪花。

Visit the Western Australia Museum

造訪西澳博物館，

to learn about the state's archeological treasures

瞭解州內的考古珍寶

and amazing marine environment.

和令人驚奇的海洋生態，

See the real thing in the aquarium in Hillary's Boat Harbour.

再到位於希拉里船港的水族館看看活生生的海洋生物。

Just outside,

水族館外，

the Sorrento Quay boardwalk is a great place for a sunset dinner.

索倫多碼頭的木棧道正是享用日落晚餐的最佳地點。

From the harbour, or the Barracks downtown,

從港口或市中心的兵營區出發，

take the ferry to Rottnest Island.

您可以搭渡輪前往羅特尼斯島。

"Rotto" has long been the favorite weekend getaway

「羅特」一直以來都是珀斯市民最喜愛的

for Perth's city dwellers.

週末渡假去處。

Snorkel in the warm Indian Ocean and walk along the stunning coastline.

在溫暖的印度洋海水中潛水，沿著絕美的海岸線散步。

Keep your camera ready for surprising wildlife encounters!

記得隨時準備好相機，搞不好會遇到野生動物呢！

Western Australia has plenty of riches to share

西澳擁有許多豐富的資源，

and as the state capital,

而珀斯身為一州首府，

Perth has turned dust into gold.

更具有點石成金的魔力。

If you love surf, sand and sun and a little solitude,

如果您熱愛衝浪、沙灘、陽光和有些幽靜的感覺，

Perth is waiting to be discovered.

珀斯正等著您前來探索。