方格雷瀑布 Whangarei Falls

方格雷瀑布位于离方格雷市区往北仅6公里距离
被公园和灌木丛所围绕
号称纽西兰“最上镜的瀑布”
高度约有26米

Whangarei Falls located 6km north from Whangarei city centre.  It is a 26m high waterfall surrounded by park and native bush and is known as the most photogenic waterfall in New Zealand.


这里有许多停车位
停车、入场皆免费
还有草皮让公众野餐
这里有多个短途或长途步道
从半个小时到4个小时不等

There are plenty of parking spaces available at Whangarei Falls, the entry is free, and there is also a picnic area.  There are several short walks and longer walks which range from half hour to 4 hours.


步道的开始是一条横跨在河流上的铁桥
为了让河水在水位高涨时不造成阻碍
铁桥并没有扶手
是个特别的体验

The tracks begin from a metal bridge cross over the river.  It is designed for flood water to run over it so there is no hand rail, which is a special experience to walk on.


方格雷瀑布共有3个瞭望台
让你从瀑布上方
或是到瀑布下方近距离观赏瀑布
瀑布的循环步道只需半个小时
即可到3个瞭望台观赏壮观的方格雷瀑布

There are 3 platforms for you to view the waterfall either from above the fall, or by walking down a track and view the fall closely from the bottom.  The Circular Walk to the base of Falls only take half hour and you will be able to view the spectacular Whangarei Falls from all the 3 platforms.


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方格雷 Whangarei

方格雷是纽西兰最北部的城市
气候相当温和
拥有一个美丽的港口
更是前往北边景点如雷恩加角和岛屿湾的必经之地

Whangarei is the northernmost city in New Zealand with a mild climate.  Furthermore, visitors will pass by this beautiful harbour city on their way to the north attractions such as Cape Reinga and Bay of Island.


除了方格雷市区外
城市湾也是发展完善的地区
这里的码头更是帆船爱好者的天堂

Despite the Whangarei city, the area around the Town Basin at the harbour-side is another fully developed area of the city.  Town Basin Marina is also now an important international yacht haven.


码头湾附近矗立着许多具有特色的餐厅和咖啡馆
游客可在此同时尽享购物、娱乐、文化和历史的乐趣
这里是许多当地艺术家、雕塑家的聚集地
也可在此观赏玻璃制造

Unique restaurants and cafes could be found at the Town Basin Marina, visitors are able to enjoy shopping, entertainment, culture and history here.

Here is also the home for many art and craft gallery, and there is a chance to view the glass blowers to produce exquisite pieces of art work.


在此也可以观赏一座颜色鲜艳的建筑雕塑
是作为兴建中的汉德瓦萨艺术中心的“种子”
是根据汉德瓦萨的风格见着的毛利符号“起始”
作为即将兴建的文艺中心的测试

Visitors are also able to view a colourful architectural sculpture which serve as "the seed" of the proposed construction of the Hundertwasser Art Centre.

It is in the shape of a "koru" using all the elements of Hundertwasser's style and serve as a test bed for the construction of the Art Centre.


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怀普 Waipu

怀普是纽西兰北岸的一个小镇
由于这里没有丰富的天然资源
因此一直维持着安详宁静的面貌
人口也一直维持在1,500人左右
未有剧烈的变化

Waipu is a small town at the Northland of New Zealand.  It has been remaining as a quiet and peaceful town with  population of around 1,500.  There is no significant fluctuation in the population as there is no natural resource there.


这里最著名的是它的海滩布里姆湾
海浪迷人
吸引许多人前往冲浪

It is famous of its beach, Bream Bay.  There are strong wave along the beach and attracted surfers to visit this place.


海滩边就是怀普沿海步道
步道从海滩上的最后一个石凳子对面开始
涨潮时可能需要越过一条小溪水
才可到达

Waipu Coastal Walkway is just next to the beach, the track begins from the opposite of the last concrete bench.  If the tide is in, you may need to cross a stream to begin the journey.


只需10分钟的路程即可登上一个小山坡
对海滩的景色一览无遗
若想挑战全程
则需时2个小时

It took only 10 minutes to reach a small hillside which allows a spectacular view of the beach.  The full trail will take 2 hours to complete.


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普霍伊奶酪村 Puhoi Cheese Valley

1863年波西米亚移民因土地吸引
83位移民在普霍伊这个小镇定居了下来
并建立了属于自己的农场

The offer of free land in 1863 attracted 83 emigrants from Bohemians to settle down in Puhoi.  After clearing the land, they maintain their farm and continue to work as farmers until today.


1983年，普霍伊奶酪工厂设立
并创立了“普霍伊山谷”这个品牌
尽可能使用纽西兰原料
使用羊奶、牛奶、水果等
制作冰淇淋、奶酪等奶制品

A manufacturing plant was built in 1983 and the brand "Puhoi Valley" was incorporated.  They source the material locally wherever possible, like milk, cream, fruits and produce into ice cream, cheese and other milk products.


这里的奶酪和冰淇淋得奖无数
尤其是其冰淇淋连续三年获得精品冰淇淋
引得阵阵人潮涌入这个小镇

Their cheese and ice cream won numerous of awards, especially their ice cream had won the supreme award for boutique ice cream 3 years in running, attracted a large crowd to visit this small village.


若有机会路过普霍伊
记得停下尝尝这里的冰淇淋
或是在一片奶酪香里享受一顿午餐

If you happened to pass by Puhoi, remember to stop by and try their award winning ice cream, or enjoy a meal in the aroma of cheese.


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