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Wet Tropics, QLD - Australia's Wet Tropics of Queensland were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1988 to conserve, protect, rehabilitate, present and transmit the area to future generations.

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Daintree Rainforest, QLD - In the northern parts of the Wet Tropics are the beautiful reef and rainforest vistas of Daintree Coast.

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Largest - It is the largest remaining stand of lowland tropical rainforest in Australia, with the perfect climate for colourful butterflies, flowers and birds.

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History - Being millions of years old, Daintree became a last refuge for indigenous wildlife over time.

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Kuranda, QLD - Also known as the Cairns Highlands and Atherton Tablelands, Kuranda's rainforest is known for its unique volcanic craters, lakes, lush forests, and mountains.

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Highlight - Another highlight of the rainforest in the mountainous and tiered Barron Falls.

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Life - It is teeming with life, free-flying, hopping, walking and crawling but there are also parks for wildlife, birds, and butterflies.

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Lamington National Park, QLD - This national park is a part of the Gondwana Rainforests, another rainforest that is a World Heritage Area.

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Beauty - Two hours drive south of Brisbane, this rainforest boasts ancient trees, spectacular views, exceptional ecological importance and natural beauty.

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Birds - One of the unique species of birds that inhabit eastern Australia's rainforests is the Satin bowerbird.

With violet-blue eyes and deep blue-black feathers, the male presents a decorated bower in courtship to female bowerbirds.

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Springbook, QLD - Along Queensland's Gold Coast is the ancient volcano of Springbrook, where the forest wilderness was formed by an eruption 23 million years ago.

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Nature - Waterfalls and trickling streams, boulders and mossy fern groves, lush plant-life and some of the oldest trees in Australia can all be found here. 

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Creatures - Some weird and wonderful organisms grace these parts, including rare animals, vibrant birds and glowing mushrooms.

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Jim Jim Falls, NT - A part of Kakadu National Park, and unexpected for NT's hot climate, are the Jim Jim Falls nestled in a lush part of the mostly barren landscape.

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Waterways - This monsoon forest is teeming with life and its waterways fill during the tropical summer.

But be careful of the wildlife, crocs are no fun to swim with.

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Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, TAS - The alpine heaths and ancient rainforests of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park are like none other.

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Conservation - It is a part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, and conservation of both landscape and indigenous wildlife is extremely important.

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Species - The vegetation is rich and diverse, including the endemic King Billy pine, as well as the perfect habitat for Tasmanian devils, quolls, platypus, echidna and several bird species.

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Barrington Tops National Park, NSW - Barrington Tops' intriguing heritage and ancient rainforests are also a part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.

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Formations - The water flows over beautiful intricate rock formations caused by ancient volcano eruptions. 

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Wollumbin National Park, NSW - Formerly known as Mount Warning, it is located in the Northern Rivers region, and known for the spectacular view at the summit of Wollumbin.

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Unique - It has a unique collection of indigenous bird species, including the bush turkey and the lyrebird.

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Gondwana Rainforest - It is also a part of the Gondwana Rainforest of Australia.

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Great Otway National Park, VIC - This national park is located along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. It stretches from Torquay through to Princetown and up towards Colac.

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Amazing - With coastlines, rock platforms, windswept heath land and incredibly beautiful wildlife, this rainforest doesn't disappoint.

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Waterfalls - The lush greenery and flowing waterfalls are abundant with life and call to be explored.

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Yarra Ranges National Park, VIC - Known for its Mountain Ash tree forest, this national park is located at the headwaters of the Yarra River.

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Lyrebird - A native bird endemic to eastern Australia, is the mimicking lyrebird. It is found here, and it is known as the Australian peacock for its beautiful display of feathers.

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Views -

On the southern slopes of Mount Donna Buang is the observation platform and rainforest walkway which boasts majestic views of the forest.

See also: Be amazed by these stunning jungle and rainforest destinations

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