Melbourne，s public transport system is called the Met， offering tram， train and bus services on the one ticket. The system is divided into three zones， zone 1 being the inner area. The city and inner suburbs are best seen by tram - a unique way to travel， but take care when alightingalight vi.落下 adj.点着的， 发亮的 to make sure the bankedup cars have completely stopped！ The train network is extensive， and includes lengthy suburban routes and an underground city loop. The bus network generally fills in the gaps left between the tram and train services - an increasing gap as the state government carves up and destroys a fine publictransport infrastructure.
Taxis are numerous but expensive， and carrental places range from the usual familiar names to the rentabomb variety. Driving in Melbourne can be confusing， especially the unique hook turns necessary in the city. Traffic turning right must often do so from the left lane to avoid blocking tram tracks. Melbourne，s generally flat terrain makes cycling a popular option for getting around but watch out for those tram tracks.
Darwin Overview
达尔文--文化交汇
1836年，英国着名的科学家达尔文(Charles Darwin)造访此地，达尔文市由此得名。达尔文市人口3万，是北领地的中心地，澳洲北方的门户及海运中枢， 同时也是个国际性都会。
达尔文是一个文化荟萃的迷人之地，它有许多城市观光景点，从可以喂鱼的Doctors Gully 到赌场草坪上的黄昏爵士音乐会，都是迷人的达尔文特有景象。
达尔文市内游览路线以达尔文港(Port Darwin)和植物园为主。达尔文植物园坐落在优美的风景区，这里是大自然爱好者的仙境。这座热带都市的建筑方式和由椰子树衬托着的海岸都饶富趣味。周围地带有水牛、袋鼠、雉等野生动物栖息。引人入胜的植物展览室，收纳了亚太地区稀有品种及雨林溪谷的热带棕榈树。
从达尔文慢慢向外探索，北领地所逐步显示出的原野热带景色，更是美不胜收。达尔文郊外的观光地有Yarrawonga Park和Arnhern Land。Yarrawonga Park是在达尔文市南方约20公里的动物园，内有水牛、山狗等动物可参观。Arnhem Land从达尔文南方延伸至东南，是澳洲最大的土着保护区。北领地有29 000个亚波利吉尼人居住于此，他们大都集中在面向阿拉福海的Arnhem Land平地上。低地区有许多水牛栖息，中央地区是有着溪谷、山坡、岩石的平原，人迹罕至。
达尔文是澳北区的首府，人口有四万一千多。和其他首府相比，达尔文的人口是最少的。这是一个古老的地方，土着人在两万五千年以前就来到这儿定居了。而欧洲人来到这儿只是在1623年，只有几百年的历史。
达尔文的气候属于热带气候，只有两个季节，旱季和雨季。旱季的时候，阳光灿烂，不潮湿。有句话说：“你可以提前一年安排活动”。这说明天气没有变化。
雨季时，常常在晚上下雨，还有闪电，有时有台风。由于气候的关系，这儿的人们喜欢划船、游泳和钓鱼。
在交通方面，虽然政府提供公共交通，但人们更喜欢开自己的汽车。
卡卡杜是澳大利亚最大的国家公园，有很美丽的自然风景，也有土着人文化的展览--石雕艺术。里奇费尔德是比较新的公园，有温泉、瀑布，还有过去的锡矿。
达尔文的动物种类很多，有很古老的，又有很新的，鳄鱼是其中之一。着名电影《鳄鱼邓迪》有一部分就是在这儿拍摄的。
在澳大利亚只有几个城市可以开赌场，达尔文就是其中之一。钻石海滩赌场就建造在海边，是一个闻名的赌场。去赌场有一定的要求，人们必须穿整齐、正式的衣服，不可以在赌场里大声说话。
Darwin is set upon one of Australia，s prettiest harbours， opening out onto the brilliantbrilliant adj.灿烂的， 闪耀的， 有才气的， jewellike waters of the Arafura Sea and is a modern city with an estimated population of 98，000. Devastated by Cyclone Tracy at 3 a.m. on Christmas Day in 1974， it has now been rebuilt into a modern， multicultural city.
Located in the northwestern corner of the Northern Territory， in an area known as the Top End， Darwin is a classical tropical sea port situated on Fannie Bay， located between Beagle Gulf and Port Darwin.
Living within the city are some 70 different racial and cultural backgrounds and this has resulted in a wonderful hotchpotch of cultures， lifestyles and customs that give the place a unique flavourflavour n.滋味， 香味 with an easygoing atmosphere atmosphere n.大气， 空气， 气氛 and cosmopolitan attitudes.
Because of its isolation from the other states it has developed a unique lifestyle with both an old style Australian and distinctly Asian feel and the genuinegenuine adj.真实的， 真正的， 诚恳的 multicultural mix is reflected in the food available at a variety of restaurants and openair markets.
There is an abundance of parks and recreational facilities. There are several public swimming pools， five golf courses， several football ovals and a huge indoor sports stadium. It has two major cinema centres and performing arts centre which regularly hosts performances by international artists. The city，s business district is like any other similar sized city but with a tropical atmosphere.
The harbour itself offers a host of activities； there is nothing like a sunset cruise， and keen divers will want to explore the many sunken wrecks - there thanks to Darwin，s involvement in World War II！
The region also boasts some 20 national parks and reserves - some famous， like Kakadu National Park， and some hidden treasures， just as rich in dramatic beauty， wildlife and Aboriginal culture. Coburg Marine Park， Umbrawarra Gorge， Butterfly Gorge or Tjuwaliyn Hot Springs are some of these.
Darwin is not only Australia，s most cosmopolitan city， it also has the reputation for being one of the friendliest. If you are lucky enough to be able to visit you will be pleased to hear the tourism infrastructure is as good as anywhere else within the country and its hotel and resort accommodation equally good. Come and discover it for yourself， you，ll be glad you did.
Darwin is a modern city with an estimated population of 98，000. Devastated by Cyclone Tracy at 3am on Christmas Day in 1974， it has now been rebuilt into a modern， multicultural city. There are some 70 different racial and cultural backgrounds.
It has an easygoing atmosphere and cosmopolitancosmopolitan n.四海为家的人， 世界主义者 adj.世界性的，全球(各地)的 lifestyle. Because of its isolation from the other states it has developed a unique lifestyle. It has both an old style Australian and distinctly Asian feel and the genuine multicultural mix is reflected in the food available at a variety of restaurants and openair markets. There is an abundance of parks and recreational facilities. There are several Olympic sized swimming pools， five golf courses， several football ovals and a huge indoor sports stadiumstadium
n.露天大型运动场. It has two major cinema centres and performing arts centre which regularly hosts performances by international artists. The city，s business district is like any other similar sized city but with a tropical atmosphere.
Darwin is in the northwestern corner of the Northern Territory， in an area known as the Top End. It is a classical tropical sea port situated on Fannie Bay， located between Beagle Gulf and Port Darwin.
