Daintree National Park, National park in northern Queensland, Australia.
The protected area spans 7,080 square kilometers of rainforest, containing tree species that have existed for over 100 million years.
Established in 1988, Daintree National Park received UNESCO World Heritage status as part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland designation.
The region holds deep connections to Aboriginal communities, with specific sites like the Aboriginal stone arrangements maintaining their traditional significance.
Located 100 kilometers northwest of Cairns, the park provides walking trails, river cruises, and guided tours through its ancient forest sections.
This national park preserves the oldest continuous rainforest system on Earth, dating back approximately 180 million years.
Location: Queensland
Inception: 1988
Elevation above the sea: 1,243 m
Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science
Website: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/daintree
GPS coordinates: -16.30144,145.24802
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:54
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