Gondwana Rainforests
- States
- Australia
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 1986
- Location
- States of New South Wales and Queensland
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- -28.25, 150.05
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 368
- WH Site
- 368
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The Gondwana Rainforests, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Australia, encompass ancient subtropical rainforests celebrated for their exceptional biodiversity and evolutionary significance. Spanning rugged landscapes, these forests harbor remnants of Gondwana, the supercontinent from millions of years ago, with unique flora like Antarctic beech and rare fauna such as the Albert’s lyrebird. Towering trees, cascading waterfalls, and volcanic terrain create a dramatic backdrop, offering a living window into Earth’s distant past. This ecological gem stands as a testament to nature’s resilience and a critical hub for conservation efforts.
📍 Location Map
Points (41)
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• Amaroo Flora Reserve
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• Barrington Tops National Park
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• Border Ranges National Park
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• Burnett Creek State Forest
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• Cronan Creek State Forest
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• Dorrigo National Park
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• Emu Vale State Forest
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• Fenwicks Scrub Flora Reserve
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• Gambubal State Forest
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• Gibraltar Ranger National Park
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• Gilbert State Forest
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• Goomburra State Forest
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• Iluka Nature Reserve
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• Kerripit Beech Flora Reserve
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• Killarney State Forest
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• Lamington National Park
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• Limpinwood Nature Reserve
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• Main Range National Park
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• Mount Barney National Park (part)
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• Mount Chinghee National Park
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• Mount Clunie Flora Reserve
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• Mount Mistake National Park (part)
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• Mount Nothofagus Flora Reserve
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• Mount Warning National Park
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• Mt Hyland Nature Reserve
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• Mt Seaview Nature Reserve
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• New England National Park
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• Nightcap National Park
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• Numinbah Nature Reserve
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• Palen Creek State Forest
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• Prison Purposes Land
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• Rabbitt Board Paddock Reserves
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• Spicers Gap State Forest
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• Springbrook National Park (part)
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• Telemon Environmental Park
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• Teviot State Forest
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• Turtle Rock Environmental Park
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• Washpool National Park
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• Werrikimbe National Park
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• Willi Willi NP
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• Wilsons Peak Flora Reserve