Gondwana Rainforests of Australia

The Gondwana Rainforests extend across 50 protected areas between New South Wales and Queensland, covering 370,000 hectares of diverse ecological zones.

These forests contain plant species dating back to the Jurassic period when Australia was part of the Gondwana supercontinent 180 million years ago.

The protected area includes multiple national parks with geological formations and limestone caves containing Aboriginal artifacts over 20,000 years old.

Visitors can access designated walking trails through various sections of the rainforest, with the Barrington Tops National Park located three hours from Sydney.

The rainforest system houses numerous endemic species and remains one of the few places where snow can fall within subtropical forest environments.

Location: Queensland

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1986

GPS coordinates: -29.60000,149.60000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:28