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Four:Cairns.
第四名凯恩斯。
For its tropical climate, easy-going ambiance and close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef,
凯恩斯为热带气候，环境怡然自得，且紧邻大堡礁，
Cairns is one of Australia’s most popular vacation destinations.
它也是澳大利亚最受欢迎的度假胜地。
Located on the northwest corner of Australia,
凯恩斯位于澳洲西北角，
Cairns is a provincial but stylish city with a population of around 150,000 people.
约15万人口的首府独具一格。
Few coastal destinations feature more wildlife diversity
沿海景观的生物多样性一览无遗，
and more opportunities for travel adventures than pretty Cairns.
该处也是旅行探险的好地方。
Three: Alice Springs.
第三名艾丽斯泉。
Located in the heart of Australia about 1500km (900 miles) from the nearest major city,
艾丽斯泉位于澳洲内陆，距离主要城市约1500公里，
Alice Springs is comprised of cavernous gorges, boundless desert landscapes,
该地拥有大量洞穴岩洞，一望无际的沙漠景观，
remote aboriginal communities and a charming pioneering history.
远古的土著居民社区，以及极具开拓性的历史。
It embodies the hardy outback of the Red Centre,and is a travel hub for sights and hikes in the region,
它是红石中心的首府，同时也是进行登山和游览的交通枢纽，
such as Uluru/Ayers Rock, Kata Tjuta/the Olgas and Kings Canyon.
例如乌卢鲁、卡塔丘塔以及国王峡谷。
Since the start of the tourist boom in the early eighties,
1980年初，该城旅游业开始蓬勃发展，
the population has substantially grown to about 28,000.
人口也激增到了约2.8万人。
Two: Great Barrier Reef.
第二名大堡礁。
One of the top destinations for underwater explorers and scuba divers,
大堡礁是水下探险者和潜水者的天堂，
the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest barrier reef system.
同时拥有全球最大的珊瑚礁群。
Located in the Coral Sea off the coast of Australia's state of Queensland,
大堡礁位于昆士兰州珊瑚海，
the Great Barrier Reef encompasses a huge area of more than 2,900 coral reefs and hundreds of islands and cays.
拥有超过2900个大小珊瑚礁岛，数百个群岛和珊瑚礁群。
One:Sydney.
第一名悉尼。
Located on Australia's southeastern coast, Sydney is the capital of New South Wales.
悉尼位于澳洲东南沿海，也是新南威尔士州首府。
A modern city with a long history, Sydney is defined by its scenic harbor.
这座现代城市孕育着悠久历史，风景如画的港湾是悉尼的标志。
The region's first inhabitants lived along the harbor's bank for thousands of years.
首批原始居民曾在港湾生活了数千年之久。
The harbor was also the landing site for convicts sent to Australia during the 1780s.
18世纪80年代，曾有大批囚犯从悉尼港湾来到澳洲。
Today, ferries take visitors for cruises under the famed Sydney Harbor Bridge
如今，游轮将带领游客穿过著名的悉尼海港大桥，
and past the iconic Sydney Opera House.
领略悉尼歌剧院的壮观。
