Wet Tropics of Queensland

States
Australia
Category
Natural
Year
1988
Region
Asia & Pacific
Coordinates
-15.65, 144.9666667
Last Visited
Not visited yet
UNESCO ID
486
WH Site
486
Wet Tropics of Queensland

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The Wet Tropics of Queensland, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Australia, is a lush tropical rainforest renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity and ancient origins. Teeming with unique species like the cassowary and vibrant tree frogs, it preserves some of the oldest rainforests on Earth, dating back over 100 million years. Dense canopies, cascading waterfalls, and rugged gorges create a stunning landscape, while its ecological diversity offers a living record of evolutionary processes. This pristine wilderness stands as a vital sanctuary for conservation and natural beauty.

📍 Location Map
Points (14)
  • Component around Cowley
  • Component around Curtain Fig
  • Component around Edmund Kennedy
  • Component around Hugh Nelson Range
  • Component around Kurrimine Beach
  • Component around Lake Barrine
  • Component around Lake Eacham
  • Component around Malaan
  • Component around Malbon Thompson and Graham Range
  • Component around Mission Beach
  • Component around Moresby Range
  • Component around Paluma Range
  • Component around Russell River
  • Main component