The Wet Tropics in Tropical North Queensland

Experience Millions of Years of Natural History in this Living Museum

Touted “The most extraordinary place on Earth” by Sir David Attenborough himself, the enchanting ecosystem of Tropical North Queensland truly is like nothing else in this world. The Wet Tropics stretches from Townsville to Cooktown alongside the Great Barrier Reef. The World-Heritage-listed area includes Wallaman Falls, Daintree Rainforest, Barron Gorge, Cedar Bay National Park, Kurranda National Park, Jospehine Falls, plus over 700 protected areas.

This region is something everyone should experience. The Wet Tropics are the oldest living rainforests on Earth and exploring them is like visiting a living museum. The same flora and fauna have called the rainforests home for millions of years. More than 700 different plant species aren’t found anywhere else in the world. The Wet Tropics are also home to rare and exotic animals, including unusual species from the days when dinosaurs walked the earth. The rare Tree Kangaroo can be seen taking a nap on tree branches, while the bright blue and black Ulysses Butterflies flutter around the rainforest openings and lookouts.

From the fast-flowing rivers of Barron Gorge and the dense canopy of the Daintree Rainforest to the Skyrail in Kuranda and the rainforest-meets-reef in Cape Tribulation, we have a rainforest adventure for you! There are walking trails to suit every level of hiker and adventurer. This part of the world is just begging to be explored.

Book your Queensland rainforest adventure today with a My Queensland Expert.