NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsGondwana Rainforest
Queensland · Australia
Once we’re over the river, things really begin to change as we step into the wilderness. The road narrows and the rainforest towers over us as we enjoy the ever-increasing beauty of this 135-million-year-old ancient Gondwana Rainforest.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Gondwana Rainforest
Welcome to the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, a world-renowned collection of 50 protected reserves spanning across northern New South Wales and southern Queensland. These forests represent a living 'time capsule' of the…
Listen in the app2The Antarctic Beech — A Link to the Frozen South
One of the most remarkable features of the Gondwana Rainforests is the presence of the Antarctic Beech, or Nothofagus moorei. These trees are direct descendants of the forests that once grew on the supercontinent of Gondwana when…
Listen in the app3Subtropical Grandeur — Lamington National Park
Lamington National Park is a jewel in the crown of the Gondwana Rainforests, housing the largest area of subtropical rainforest on the entire planet. Covering over 20,600 hectares, this park is a testament to the incredible…
Listen in the app4Geological Drama — Volcanic Craters and Gorges
The landscapes of the Gondwana Rainforests are as much about geology as they are about biology. These parks preserve some of the world's best-preserved volcanic craters, remnants of the massive Shield Volcanoes that erupted…
Listen in the app5Dorrigo National Park — The Skywalk
Dorrigo National Park, located about 550 kilometers north of Sydney, offers one of the most accessible and spectacular ways to experience the Gondwana canopy: the Skywalk. This elevated boardwalk extends out from the edge of the…
Listen in the app6Conservation and Heritage — A Future Legacy
The Gondwana Rainforests are not just a record of the past; they are a vital asset for the future. Recognizing their outstanding universal value led to their World Heritage listing, which provides an international framework for…
Listen in the app7Biodiversity Hotspot — A Sanctuary for Life
The Gondwana Rainforests are truly a hotspot for Australian biodiversity. Because these forests have persisted in stable pockets for millions of years, they have become refuges for species that were once widespread but can now…
Listen in the app8Final Reflections — The Enduring Forest
As our scholarly tour of the Gondwana Rainforests concludes, take a moment to absorb the profound significance of these ancient lands. You have journeyed through a landscape that is both a scientific marvel and a place of immense…
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Departing the Gondwana Rainforests often leaves one with a renewed sense of perspective on the natural world. The realization that these forests have existed in some form for hundreds of millions of years is both humbling and…
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What is Gondwana Rainforest?
Gondwana Rainforest is a place in Queensland · Australia with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Queensland · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -28.2000, 153.1000 |
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