Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Ancient subtropical rainforest system in eastern Australia

The Gondwana Rainforests of Australia comprise 41 rainforest reserves across north-east New South Wales and south-east Queensland, covering about 370,000 hectares. The reserves include the remains of the Tweed Shield Volcano, described as one of the world's best-preserved erosion calderas, and the Ebor Volcano. Dense canopies of small green leaves filter sunlight, and some trunks are wrapped in thin horizontal vines.

These forests contain plant lineages reaching back to the Jurassic period when Australia was part of the supercontinent Gondwana. The rainforests survived major climate shifts and represent remnants of a vastly larger forest system that once covered much of Australia.

The name Gondwana refers to the ancient supercontinent whose fossil plant record matches living conifers, southern beeches and araucarias in these forests. Aboriginal Australians used the rainforests for ceremonies, food and shelter, and as refuge from European settlement.

Walking trails are marked throughout the protected areas, though some require more experience due to steep terrain or rainfall effects. It is wise to plan visits during cooler months when conditions are most stable for hiking.

The site contains the remains of two extinct volcanoes: the Tweed Shield Volcano, described as one of the world's best-preserved erosion calderas, and the Ebor Volcano. The 2019–2020 bushfire season affected about 53% of the site's land area.