Wet Tropics of Queensland
퀸즐랜드주
natural world heritage site in Queensland, Australia
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Wet Tropics of Queensland1:50
Welcome to the Wet Tropics of Queensland, a place of extraordinary beauty and immense global significance. This UNESCO World Heritage area stretches over 450 kilometers along Australia's northeastern coast, representing a vibrant…
Listen in the app2Daintree Rainforest — Ancient Lineages1:40
We begin in the Daintree, perhaps the most iconic portion of the Wet Tropics. Here, the rainforest literally meets the reef, a rare convergence of two World Heritage areas. …
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As we move through the undergrowth, we must keep a watchful eye for the Southern Cassowary. This flightless bird is more than just a striking sight with its blue neck and prehistoric-looking casque; it is a keystone species. …
Listen in the app4Mossman Gorge — Granite and Water1:39
In the northern reaches of the Wet Tropics lies Mossman Gorge, a place where the power of water and the resilience of stone are on full display. Here, the Mossman River carves its way through giant granite boulders that have been…
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Heading west and gaining altitude, we reach the Atherton Tablelands, the highest region of the Wet Tropics. This area offers a different perspective on the rainforest—a mosaic of volcanic crater lakes and rolling green hills. …
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Near the town of Kuranda, we encounter the sheer scale and power of Barron Gorge, known as 'Din Din' to the Djabugay people. This is a place where the landscape has been dramatically carved by the Barron River as it tumbles off…
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In the southern Wet Tropics, we find the crown jewel of Australia’s waterfalls: Wallaman Falls. This is the highest single-drop waterfall in the country, with the water plummeting 268 meters into a deep, turquoise pool. …
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As our journey through the Wet Tropics of Queensland concludes, take a final moment to breathe in the humid, oxygen-rich air of the rainforest. We have traveled from the ancient Gondwanan lineages of the Daintree to the…
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What is Wet Tropics of Queensland?
Wet Tropics of Queensland is a place in 퀸즐랜드주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 퀸즐랜드주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 34 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -17.2000, 145.8000 |
| Last updated |