Perth is a great jumpingoff point for travelling. Two hours south at Margaret River， you，ll find the best surfing beaches in Australia， as well as hiking， climbing， biking， abseilingabseil n.(登山运动中的)沿绳滑下法， and white water rafting.
Set on the banks of the Swan River， a few miles from the outstanding beaches of the Indian Ocean， Perth， the capital of Western Australia， gives a feeling of space and light. Cultural experiences of theatre and classical performances intertwine with worldclass sporting events， all while separated from the rest of the cities in Australia by thousands of km of sparsely inhabited land.
This is a city renowned for its cleanliness， its friendly residents； it，s wonderfully white beaches， clear waters and unique flora. It is in the wildflowerwildflower n.野花 centre of Australia and its parks， gardens and rural fields and gum forests turn to a mass of colour in spring， which is pretty amazing when one considers how much sand the city is built on.
Perth， as one of the most isolated cities in the world， embraces the ethnic diversity of its population and its separation from the rest of Australia. The city，s remote location has forced its citizens to bring the world，s best to them.
Situated on the west coast of Australia， Perth is home to Australia，s oldest wine growing regions， the Swan Valley which is now a bustling tourist area and produces some of the best wines in the country.
Only a short trip from the mainland is picturesquepicturesque adj.独特的 Rottnest Island， home to another unique Australian marsupial， the quokka - a type of wallaby， that survives on this island only and nowhere else in the country. Bicycles are the only transport on the island and the quokkas used to humans， so interacting with them is possible - much to the delight of visitors.
Perth never fails to charm all who visit and no matter where you choose to stay， you，ll be welcomed with the city，s wonderful hospitality that will make you feel as if you have returned from a visit abroad， rather than being a visitor yourself. Come and experience it， meander the length of the mighty Swan River， meander through King，s Park and survey the city from its lofty height， or amble through its many markets. No matter where you go， you，re welcome and there，s accommodation to suit all visitors， so get packing and get on out here.
Hobart Tasmania Overview霍巴特--休闲之乡
霍巴特是澳大利亚塔斯马尼亚州首府、主要港口和最大城市，也是澳大利亚最南部城市，位于德文特河三角洲，背靠着惠灵顿山，面积约6.8万平方公里。
霍巴特是英国殖民者从1804年开始建设的，比悉尼的建设晚16年，是澳大利亚仅次于悉尼的古老的城市，它是历史气氛最浓厚的城市。
霍巴特既傍山、傍河、傍海，风景美丽怡人。它又是深水良港，海鸥成群，整个城市很清新、典雅、自然和美丽。
从高达1270米的惠灵顿山向下俯瞰，可以望见市区及其周围的所有景色。
王子码头南边的萨拉曼卡矿场是捕鲸盛行时的遗迹，沿德文特河一侧是19世纪30年代用砂岩建造的古仓库，处处散发着殖民地时代的气息。这些建筑现在都被改建成工艺美术商店、土特产商店、小酒馆和饭馆等。
当时，捕金枪鱼的渔船也到此避风，避风港的后面就是巴特里角，有许多19世纪留下的古香古色的建筑，这里90%以上的建筑都被指定为“世界文化遗产”。
霍巴特有澳大利亚最古老的国家剧院，位于坎贝尔大街。它建于1937年，1984年遭到火灾，修复之后仍发挥着巨大的作用。
此外还有塔斯马尼亚博物馆和美术馆。这里存放着有关塔斯马尼亚居民的丰富的资料，还有塔斯马尼亚虎皮以及虎皮实物的放大复制品。在英国殖民者将塔斯马尼亚原有居民斩尽杀绝时，塔斯马尼亚虎也未能幸免。现在塔斯马尼亚虎在这里已经绝迹。
霍巴特的森林资源丰富，因此电力充足、便宜，这就促进了其他行业的发展。由于环境保护主义者不断抗议大量开采森林，反对建造水坝，政府部门正在寻求一种新的方法来发电。
Hobart is in the southeast of the state， in the middle of a series of islands and peninsulaspeninsula n.半岛 that surround Storm Bay. It lies at the foot of Mt Wellington， and is approached from the north by the Tasman bridge and highway. Queen，s Domain and the botanicalbotanical adj.植物学的 n.植物性药材 gardens feed into the grid of the central business area， which is just minutes away from the wharves that line Sullivans Cove. The waterfront area is the focus for the city，s events and the location of most tourist attractions. South from here is Sandy Bay， the site of Hobart，s university and the Wrest Point Hotel Casino.
It，s a relaxed city with warm sandstone buildings， graceful old trees， heritage parks and gardens and spinnakers and clinking yachtsyacht n.游艇， 快艇， 轻舟 vi.驾游艇， 乘游艇 on the water. To get a feel for the city head to Salamanca for coffee under striped sun umbrellas and take a walk through the 1830，s warehouses that are now home to galleries， studios， restaurants and cafés.
The Salamanca Market on Saturdays is also a delight. It，s also a city of fun， festivals and entertainment， from classical to contemporary， from pub bands to opera. The Derwent has shaped the city， which becomes evident when you hop on a river cruise or drive to the summit of Mount Wellington or Mt Nelson for spectacular views. River cruises offer morning tea， afternoon tea， lunch and dinner. Apart from the leisure yachts， the harbour is also a shelter for Antarctic supply vessels， catamarans， ocean racers， cray fishing boats， squareriggers， dinghies and kayaks. The docks are at their busiest in December and January (Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and Hobart Summer Festival).
Things to Do
· Sullivan，s Cove， the waterfront areawaterfront area 海港区，江岸地区， is a delightful spot to begin exploring the city. Here you，ll find Parliament House and the old sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place.
· Nearby is the historic Theatre Royal， Australia，s oldest continually operating theatre. For current shows， concerts and events you can call Centertainment Hobart on 62，345，998 (add area code if necessary -03 within Australia or 613 international).
· There are many historic buildings on nearby Battery Point and a walk up Kelly，s Steps from Salamanca Place is also rewarding. Arthur，s Circus is a settlement of quaint and charming workers， cottages.
· The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is home to a variety of native and exotic plants.
· Other worthwhile parks and gardens include St David，s Park， Fitzroy Gardens and Waterworks Reserve.
· There is an excellent collection of colonialcolonial adj.殖民的， 殖民地的 n.殖民地居民 art and natural history at the nearby Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. (Everything in Hobart is pretty much “nearby” compared to most cities！) Also nearby - the Transport， Maritime and Allport museums and the Narryna Heritage Museum.
· The Old Hobart Gaol in Campbell Street will take you back in time， especially if you opt for the Ghost Tour.
· For a variety of fine restaurants， head to Salamanca Place or Elizabeth St in North Hobart.
