around 700 miles north of the state capital, Brisbane.

位於昆士蘭省首都布里斯本的北方 約 1126.5 公里處

It’s a gateway to the Wild Outback,

是通往荒野內陸、

the Tropical North and the Great Barrier Reef.

北熱帶區和大堡礁的門戶

Townsville’s also the gateway to a laidback state of mind,

湯斯維爾也是享受悠閒氛圍的 好去處

where everything gets done, in its own time.

這裡的一切事物，都按自己的步調前行

And why rush when there’s over 320 days of sunshine a year to enjoy,

每年有超過 320 天陽光充足的 好天氣可享受

and some of Australia’s best natural attractions right on your doorstep.

澳洲最美的自然景點就在家門口 沒理由匆忙趕路

You’ll find plenty to admire in the city itself too,

城市內有許多令人喜愛的景點 值得一遊

fabulous heritage buildings,

有迷人的歷史建築

a waterfront esplanade that stretches away forever,

延綿無盡的濱海大道

lush tropical gardens,

蒼翠繁茂的熱帶花園

a football team that’s the envy of the nation,

全國稱羨的橄欖球隊

and that legendary northern hospitality.

和澳洲北部遠近馳名的餐旅服務

Looming large over the Townsville region since the dawn of time,

只要在湯斯維爾地區，幾乎都可望見城堡山 這座花崗岩山

is Castle Hill.

從遠古就存在

This granite guardian has witnessed thousands of years of history,

已默默守護並見證了 此地數千年來的歷史

from the campfires of the Bindal and Wulgurukaba peoples, to the coming of Europeans,

從賓達爾族和烏古魯卡巴族的營火 歐洲人的到來

first as passing explorers and castaways,

到路過的探險家和囚犯

and eventually as settlers.

以及最終落腳此地的開拓者

First established as a port town in 1866 by Sydney entrepreneur Robert Towns,

湯斯維爾原先是雪梨企業家羅伯特湯斯 於 1866 年建立的港口小鎮

Townsville quickly blossomed.

後來迅速蓬勃發展

Take a walk along Flinders Street and admire some of Australia’s finest 19th century buildings,

沿著弗林德斯街漫步 欣賞別緻的 19 世紀澳洲建築

including gracious pubs,

雅緻的酒吧

which have been serving up ice-cold beer to thirsty locals for generations.

世代以來都為當地居民提供沁涼的冰啤酒 讓大夥開懷暢飲

For years Townsville was a busy but provincial port,

自建鎮以來，湯斯維爾一直是座 繁忙的省級港口

until her northern skies darkened with the clouds of war.

直到戰爭的烏雲籠罩 北方的天空

At the Army Museum of North Queensland,

在北昆士蘭的軍隊博物館

learn how the city became one of the largest Pacific allied bases during World War Two,

可以深入了解湯斯維爾如何在二次大戰期間 成為最大的太平洋盟軍基地之一

a strategic importance that continues to this day.

其戰略重要性延續至今

Discover even more of Townsville’s historical and natural treasures

如果要更深入探索湯斯維爾的 歷史和自然寶庫

at the Museum of Tropical Queensland.

不妨走訪熱帶昆士蘭博物館

Right next door, dive into Reef HQ,

博物館隔壁還有大堡礁水族館

where the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef have been brought to shore for all to enjoy.

您可以探訪水族館的大堡礁環境 在陸上就可欣賞大堡礁奇景

While you’re there, be sure to pay a visit to the recovering patients at the turtle hospital.

既然來到這裡，可別忘了去一趟海龜醫院 探訪康復中的動物病患

Just a few miles south of Townsville,

從湯斯維爾往南方走幾公里

continue your walk on the wild side at the award winning Billabong Sanctuary,

在獲獎肯定的死水潭自然保護區 繼續您的自然生態之旅

and get close to some of Australia’s most treasured and fearsome animals.

近距離觀賞澳洲最珍貴 還有最兇猛的動物

To experience Townsville’s brightest natural jewel,

如果想要探索湯斯維爾最閃耀的天然珍寶

take the 5-mile ferry ride to Magnetic Island.

可以搭乘渡輪到約 8 公里外的 磁島

From Nelly Bay, rent a Mini Moke, hop on a local bus,

在耐莉灣租一台迷你吉普 跳上當地公車

or set off on foot to discover Maggie’s national parks and coastal communities.

或是徒步遊覽磁島的 國家公園和沿海社區

Explore coastal tracks, World War Two forts, and meet friendly locals along the way.

您可以探索濱海步道、二次世界大戰堡壘 沿路上與友善的當地小動物交個朋友

When the temperature climbs you’ll find plenty of fabulous beaches to cool off at,

炎炎夏日，可以在附近找到 許多迷人的海灘，在海水中清涼一下

some patrolled by lifeguards, others completely deserted.

有的海灘有救生員巡邏 有的幾乎空無一人

When it comes to Aussie vacation adventures,

規劃去澳洲渡假探險時

why not set aside a few days in Townsville.

不妨在湯斯維爾停留幾天

Because sometimes it’s the lesser-known places which hold the sweetest surprises,

有時在較不知名的地方 反而可以找到最棒的驚喜

and offer the warmest welcomes.

感受到最真切溫暖的歡迎