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Five: The West Coast
西海岸地区
The West Coast of the South Island has recently been named the happiest place to live in the country.
南岛的西海岸最近被评为全国最幸福的居住地。
It might be slightly out of the way,
它可能与主题有点儿偏离，
and you'd be forgiven for having not heard too much about it,
所以你没有听到它太多消息的话，会被原谅的，
but with its calm, tranquil way of life, it's not hard to see why the locals love it.
但它平静安宁的生活方式不难让人看出当地人为什么喜欢它。
The area itself is stunning and there are a couple of tourist attractions that pull the big crowds,
西海岸本身极为出色，有几个吸引大批游客的旅游景点，
the Franz Joesf and Fox Glaciers for instance,
比如弗朗茨·约瑟夫和福克斯冰川。
but for the most part, a dreamy and peaceful solitude lies over this part of the country.
但在大多数情况下，它都笼罩着一种梦幻般的宁静。
Having said that, there are still jet-boat tours and helicopter rides to be booked
尽管如此，如果你觉得自己需要一点儿肾上腺素，
if you feel the need for a little shot of adrenaline.
仍可以预定喷水推进艇之旅和直升飞机之旅。
Four: Waiheke Island
怀希基岛
Waiheke Island is particularly popular with tourists,
怀希基岛特别受游客欢迎，
but why wouldn't you want to live on an island
但是你为什么不想住在一个
that is home to one of the most beautiful beaches to be found in the entire country?
囊括整个国家最美丽海滩之一的岛上呢？
Due to the fact that it has such a pumping tourist industry there are also heaps of jobs to be had on Waiheke.
因为怀希基岛有大量的旅游产业，所以能提供很多工作。
For the backpacker that intends to stay on this island off the coast of Auckland,
对于打算留在奥克兰海岸怀希基岛的背包客来说，
it can also be a surprisingly good place to save money.
它也是一个省钱的好地方。
If you're happy to work a summer during the peak of the tourist season
如果你乐意在旅游旺季的高峰期工作，
and stay in a tent, then you can save a lot of cash on accommodation.
住在帐篷里可以省下很多钱。
Plus you'll be waking up in what many people would consider a little slice of paradise.
此外，你还会在被许多人视为小片天堂的土地上醒来。
Three: Rotorua
罗托鲁阿
The first thing you'll notice about the Rotorua area is the smell.
你首先注意到的是罗托鲁阿的气味。
Yes, it's a little whiffy and of the egg variety, but you'll soon get used to that.
是的，它有点儿臭，像臭鸡蛋，但你很快就会习惯的。
With the plethora of activities that are available in the area
罗托鲁阿有大量的活动，
the smell of sulphur will soon be the last thing on your mind.
硫磺的味道很快就会留在你的脑海里。
Not only is there a host of things to keep you busy,
罗托鲁阿不仅有许多活动让你忙碌，
but Rotorua is also one of the cheaper cities to live in NZ.
它还是新西兰最便宜的城市之一。
When you think that this great spot is only a three-hour drive from Auckland,
当你觉得这个地方不错，离奥克兰只有三个小时车程的时候，
just down the road from Taupo and a few hours from skiing at Mount Ruapehu,
从陶波出发，在鲁阿佩胡山上滑几个小时的雪，
you're really going to want for nothing.
你就真的什么都不想了。
Two: Mount Maunganui
芒格努伊山
Mount Maunganui, or The Mount, as it's referred to by locals,
芒格努伊山（The Mount）是当地人命名的，
is a bit of a hip-and-happening spot on the east coast of the North Island.
它有点儿像北岛东海岸的时尚发源地。
Although it has been swallowed up by the expansion of Tauranga,
它虽然已经被陶兰加的扩张所吞噬，
it is still very much its own place and retains a separate identity to the bigger city.
但仍然归属自己，并在大城市中保留了一个单独身份。
It stands out on a peninsula, surrounded by amazing white sandy beaches,
它位于一座半岛上，周围环绕着令人惊叹的白色沙滩，
and is home to some excellent, groovy independent bars and restaurants.
这里还有一些很棒的独立酒吧和餐馆。
It's a haven for those who love their fitness,
它是那些健身爱好者的天堂，
so if you're into your paddle-boarding and early morning jogging
所以，如果你喜欢冲浪和清晨慢跑，
then this could be the place for you to settle down for a while.
那么它可能是你要安顿下来的地方。
One: Auckland
奥克兰
Although this might stir up a bit of controversy among New Zealand locals,
虽然可能会引起新西兰本地人的一些争议，
Auckland is one of our favourite picks for places to live on this versatile island.
但奥克兰是我们在这个多变途岛屿上最喜欢的居住地之一。
Yes, it's mind-bogglingly expensive if you're looking to buy a house;
如果你想在这里买房，那么它会非常昂贵；
we're talking an average house price of almost 900,000 NZD dollars,
我们说的平均房价是90万新西兰元，
which is roughly 300,000 NZD dollars higher than the national median.
比国家中值高出大约30万新西兰元。
Discount this ridiculous statistic though,
不过忽视掉这个荒谬的统计，
and the fact that Auckland is a sprawling city, and Auckland's charms are evident.
事实上，奥克兰是座不断扩张的城市，它的魅力显而易见。
The fact that it is the biggest city in country means that there is always something happening.
它是全国最大的城市这一事实意味着它总有大事发生。
There are a myriad of shows, restaurants, shops, sports events and parks to enjoy.
这里有无数的节目、餐馆、商店、体育活动和公园可以享受。
Auckland has a little bit of everything going on.
奥克兰的所有方面都在一点点儿地发展。
