wet tropics of queensland
states: [australia]
category: natural
year: 1988
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: -15.6500000000, 144.9666667000
unesco id: 486
world heritage site: 486
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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.