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Where
the mountains hug the coast and the Coral Sea bring the drenching
rains to the lowlands and creates the lush and complex world
of the tropical rainforests. Our North Queensland's rainforests
are renowned for their diverse mix of Flora and Fauna, from
the scenic grandeur on the Atherton
Tablelands that are carpeted by steamy jungles, towering
over the lowlands to The Great Dividing Range that rises to
the peaks and gorges of the Mount Windsor Tableland, these precipitous
mountain slopes are covered in thick forest and plunge uninterrupted,
down to the shorelines of the coast.
For the best of both worlds wander through
the oldest rainforest on earth, "The
Daintree"(not World Heritage Listed till 1989), here
the Rainforest literally meets the Reef on a stretch of coast
that captivates visitors time after time, with it's mix of
golden beaches, scenic headlands, aqua waters with coral gardens
and jungle-covered mountains. The Daintree rainforest has
towering fan palms that stretch towards the sunlight that
filters through the canopies of the abundant rainforest, while
the brilliant colours of the tropical flowers enliven the
surrounds. Hiding in this lush paradise are some of Australia's
most spectacular wildlife. You can catch glimpses of the lively
parrots and eye-catching butterflies as they fly through the
tops of the trees or the timid and friendly lizards that scurry
across the rainforest floors. Taking a guided tour at night
allows you to see some of the nocturnal animals come to life.
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