Wet Tropics of Queensland, Australia
From series “Famous Unesco Sites in Australia”
The State of Queensland also has the grand tourist attraction of national significance called Wet Tropics of Queensland. These extensive rainforests can safely be listed among the most beautiful in the world. Local places feature rich exotic vegetation and an abundance of picturesque rivers and waterfalls, mountains and valleys. The area of tropical forests is 8 940 square km. A stroll there will be full of exciting discoveries.
The reserve is home to about 380 species of plants and more than a hundred species of rare animals, many of which can not be seen outside of the Australian continent. Among the main inhabitants of the rainforest, marsupials and bats have to be mentioned. The tropics are home to rare and incredibly beautiful butterflies. Researchers appreciate this place for the variety of unique plants that have grown on the earth millions of years ago.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Babinda Community Financial Services Ltd.' located in 25 km (
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Malanda Ute & Car Hire' is located in 23 km (
on the map).
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