the Great Barrier Reef to the east and the Atherton Tablelands to the west,

東面大堡礁、西接艾瑟頓高原，

Cairns' location is spectacular.

凱恩斯的地理位置可謂得天獨厚。

The small port city is your gateway to Tropical North Queensland.

這座小而美的港口城市，是通往熱帶北昆士蘭的門戶。

Cairns gives access to some truly unique ecosystems:

來到凱恩斯，您可以見識真正珍貴稀有的生態系統：

From a lush green jungle to a sparkling blue Coral Sea.

從蒼鬱的綠色叢林到閃閃發光的藍色珊瑚海。

This is where the rainforest meets the reef.

這裡是雨林與珊瑚礁的相會之處。

As one of Australia's most popular holiday destinations,

作為澳洲最受歡迎的渡假聖地之一，

Cairns is well set up for visitors,

凱恩斯如畫般的海港風光、

with a picturesque harbour, air-conditioned shopping malls

設有空調的購物中心及一流的澳洲風情酒吧，

and classic Australian pubs.

都準備好熱情款待所有旅客。

The parklands in the compact city center give you a taste

只要看看小巧市中心的公園綠地，就能體會

of what it is to come when you set out to explore the this tropical region.

這個熱帶地區將帶給您什麼樣的探索體驗。

Rent a bike or follow the promenade on foot,

您可以租輛自行車或漫步於海濱步道上，

from the marina to the mangrove forest.

從碼頭前往紅樹林區。

To cool off, swim in the man-made lagoon

若想清涼一下，還可以在人造潟湖游泳，

or let the kids splash around in the water playground on the Esplanade.

或前往海濱大道的水上樂園讓孩子們戲水玩耍。

A little further north, you can enjoy the gentle waves

再往北走，則可來到綠樹如蔭的三一海灘，

at sheltered Trinity Beach.

享受海浪輕拂。

Climb aboard the comfortable Skyrail for an impressive rainforest experience.

搭乘舒適的纜車，來一趟令人難忘的熱帶雨林體驗。

Glide over the tree canopy and waterfalls of Barron Gorge

您可以在纜車上俯瞰茂盛樹冠和巴倫峽谷的瀑布，

and catch a breeze at scenic lookout points.

在風景迷人的瞭望點享受微風吹拂。

The last stop is Kuranda, a quaint and artistic mountain village.

最後停靠在庫蘭達，一座古樸、美麗的山間小村。

Browse the daily craft markets for souvenirs

您可以在販售日用工藝品的市集選購紀念品，

before you take the Scenic Railway back to Cairns.

然後搭乘觀光火車回到凱恩斯。

With its many free outdoor activities,

凱恩斯有多項免費的戶外活動，

bargains at the night markets and affordable food courts,

還有夜市裡的便宜商品和平價美食，

Cairns is very attractive for those on a budget,

最適合預算有限的旅客到此遊玩，

especially families and backpackers.

特別是家庭旅遊或背包客。

Many come here for two nights and stay for weeks!

許多旅客預計在此停留兩天，最後卻待了好幾週！

For a more upscale oceanfront vacation,

若要享受更高檔的海濱假期，

drive north along the scenic coastal road to Palm Cove or Port Douglas.

您可以驅車向北，沿著風景秀麗的濱海大道前往棕櫚灣或道格拉斯港。

Both towns are laid-back and offer miles of palm-fringed beaches,

這兩座城鎮都充滿了悠閒氣息，隨處可見綿延數哩的棕櫚海灘、

fishing piers, unique shops and rustic Aussie bars.

垂釣碼頭、特色商店和澳洲鄉村酒吧。

Port Douglas is a dream destination for snorkelers and divers.

道格拉斯港更是浮潛和潛水愛好者的天堂。

Book a cruise and explore the largest barrier reef in the world:

您可以預訂出海行程，探索世界上最大的珊瑚礁群：

The only living structure that can be seen from space.

它們是唯一可從太空中看見的生物。

Find yourself surrounded by tropical fish

感受被熱帶魚環繞的特別體驗，

and see if you can spot the famous clownfish.

看看您能不能找到大名鼎鼎的小丑魚。

Enjoy lunch with views over the Coral Sea before you dive in again.

在珊瑚海的宜人景色中享用午餐，飯後再次潛入水中，

It's an amazing world down under!

見證令人驚艷的海底世界！

Back in the rainforest,

回到雨林之中，

drop in at a crocodile farm to see small fresh water crocs

造訪鱷魚養殖場中的淡水小鱷魚，

and the far more dangerous "salties".

還有更危險的鹹水鱷。

The enormous creatures circle your boat in search of lunch.

這些圍繞在您船邊的龐然大物，正在尋找午餐。

Watch out, they are hungry!

當心點，牠們可都飢腸轆轆！

In this swamp it is Eat Or Be Eaten,

在沼澤的世界裡，不是吃就是被吃，

so how about some smoked crocodile for lunch?

所以午餐要不要來點煙燻鱷魚呢？

Feeding time is a bit more relaxed in the Cairns Tropical Zoo.

在凱恩斯熱帶動物園，餵食動物就輕鬆多了。

Cuddle a koala or wombat,

您可以抱抱無尾熊或袋熊，

visit the kangaroos and admire the colorful cassowary.

拜訪袋鼠和色彩豔麗的鶴鴕。

Experience the tribal Aboriginal lifestyle

來到加布卡原住民文化村，

in the cultural center of the Tjapukai people.

體驗原住民部落的生活方式。

Named after the rainforest, this local Indigenous group

「Tjapukai」為雨林之意，這裡的原住民

takes great pride in teaching you traditional hunter-gatherer skills.

可以傳授您他們最自豪的傳統狩獵採集技能。

Learn ancient survival techniques

學習一些古老的生存技能，

and witness a spectacular dancing ceremony with didgeridoo music.

見識以迪吉里杜管樂伴奏的精彩舞蹈表演。

Aboriginal traditions are also very much alive in downtown Cairns

原住民的傳統在凱恩斯市區也十分活躍，

and you are welcome to join in.

而且非常歡迎您的加入。

End the day with a moonlit dinner on the oceanfront.

最後，在海邊的月光下享用晚餐。

Tropical North Queensland's sensational natural and cultural attractions

熱帶北昆士蘭迷人的自然與文化景點

have a boomerang effect on visitors:

往往吸引遊客們流連忘返，

They always come back.

離去後總會再次前來。

With the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest on its doorstep,

近在咫尺的大堡礁與丹特里雨林，

Cairns is your ticket to the tropics.

使凱恩斯成為您體驗熱帶自然的最佳選擇。