Cathedral Cove is known for its natural rock arch. Photo: Supplied
大教堂湾 （Cathedral Cove） 以其天然岩石拱门而闻名。 照片：提供
Access to a popular Coromandel beach has re-opened in time for summer, after almost two years of repairs.
【澳纽网编译】经过近两年的维修，受欢迎的科罗曼德海滩在夏季及时重新开放。
The walking track to Cathedral Cove had been closed since February 2023 after severe weather events, including Cyclone Gabrielle, caused extensive damage.
在包括气旋加布里埃尔在内的恶劣天气事件造成大面积破坏后，通往大教堂湾的步行道自 2023 年 2 月以来一直关闭。
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The beach, known for its natural rock arch, has only been accessible by boat since.
这个海滩以其天然的岩石拱门而闻名，从那时起就只能乘船到达。
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka said $1.4 million in funding from the international visitor levy was dedicated to restoring the track.
保护部长 Tama Potaka 表示，国际游客税提供的 140 万纽币资金专门用于修复步道。
Potaka said the cove was important for the recovery of the region’s tourism industry.
Potaka 表示，该海湾对该地区旅游业的复苏非常重要。
“Mautohe Cathedral Cove plays an important role in supporting the local economy and this reopening is an exciting step in the region’s tourism recovery following storms and Covid-19.
“Mautohe Cathedral Cove 在支持当地经济方面发挥着重要作用，此次重新开放是该地区旅游业在风暴和 Covid-19 之后复苏的激动人心的一步。
“Visitors to the area are predicted to bring an estimated $12 million into the region annually.”
“预计该地区的游客每年将为该地区带来大约 1200 万纽币的收入。”
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He said the area had previously drawn an estimated 250,000 walkers each year.
他说，该地区以前每年估计吸引 250,000 名步行者。
The repairs were an initial solution, to get the track open for the summer, he said. Work to strengthen its resilience to future extreme weather was underway.
他说，维修是初步解决方案，目的是让步道在夏天开放。加强其对未来极端天气的适应能力的工作正在进行中。
“The second stage of development is intended to provide more resilient access to better withstand ongoing challenges from strong weather and land movement over the long-term.”
“第二阶段的开发旨在提供更有弹性的通道，以更好地抵御长期强烈天气和土地移动带来的持续挑战。”
Potaka thanked staff from the Department of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai, tangata whenua Ngāti Hei, the local community and civic leaders, contractors and others who worked to get the track open for public enjoyment.
Potaka 感谢了环保部的工作人员 – Te Papa Atawhai、tangata whenua Ngāti Hei、当地社区和公民领袖、承包商和其他努力使步道开放供公众享用的人。
“This hike offers spectacular coastal views and is truly one of the most stunning beaches the world has to offer,” he said.
“这次徒步旅行可以欣赏到壮观的海岸景色，确实是世界上最迷人的海滩之一，”他说。
来源：RNZ
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