What does World Heritage mean?

World Heritage

The Daintree Coast is special – it is the only place where two World Heritage areas are located together in the one region — the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest – are both found in Tropical North Queensland.

When the climate was cooler and drier in the Ice Ages, the rainforests of Australia became smaller and existed only in small damp refuges. These rainforest refuges have continued to exist for over 100 million years. One of these refuges is located in the Daintree , where the rainforest is believed to more than 135 million years old — and is considered to be one of the most ancient and primitive in the world.

Many plants originated more than 120 million years ago in Gondwana, before Australia was separated from the super continent.

These rainforests are some of the most significant ecosystems on the planet, and were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1988 in recognition of their universal natural values as:

an outstanding example of the major stages in the earth's evolutionary history;
an outstanding example of significant ongoing ecological and biological processes;
an example of superlative natural phenomena; and
containing important and significant habitats for conservation of biological diversity.

There have been many benefits to the Wet Tropics Rainforests being inscribed on the World Heritage List:

increased tourist visitation;
increases in employment opportunities;
income for local communities;
better management and protection of the place;
increased scrutiny, given its internationally acknowledged significance.

For more information visit:
Wet Tropics World Heritage Area
Wet Tropics of Queensland - World Heritage Area
Great Barrier Reef - World Heritage Area

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       ACCOMMODATION
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       ATTRACTIONS
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          Area Guide - Essentials
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          World Heritage
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OUR SPECIALS

2012 SOLAR ECLIPSE IN THE DAINTREE
On 14th November 2012, at approximately 6.38am, the Daintree will experience a Total Solar Eclipse.

With our deserted beaches and pristine rainforest, this is one of the worlds most breathtaking locations and a perfect backdrop to view one of the worlds most spectacular phenomena.

The eclipse will be visible in Tropical North Queensland from Innisfail in the south to Bloomfield in the north. For further details download the Astronomical Society of Queensland 2012 total eclipse fact sheet.

DAINTREE ECLIPSE AVAILABILITY - ACCOMMODATION & ATTRACTIONS
The following properties have accommodation or activities available during the Eclipse event. Cow Bay Homestay B&B Walk to the beach for the solar eclipse on 14 November and then have a great breakfast here at the B&B. Minimum 3 nights. click here for online bookings at Cow Bay Homestay.

Daintree Crocodylus Village
Stay less than 3km from Cow Bay Beach for less than $100night. Families, couples and singles available. No minimum stay. click here for online bookings at Crocodylus Village Resort.

Daintree Views
Unique rainforest accommodation ideal for an intimate tropical wedding, a romantic honeymoon hideaway or the perfect choice to introduce the family to this amazing & world famous eco destination. Click here for online bookings at Daintree Views.

Thornton Beach House & Bungalows
Holiday house sleeps up to six (from $250pn), and one bungalow sleeps two ($85pn) still available. Directly opposite Thornton Beach - only 20 steps from doorstep to sand! 3 night minimum. Click here for online bookings at Thornton Beach Bungalows.

Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours
View the eclipse from above the rainforest canopy on Platform 2!! Exclusive Jungle Surfing tour for eight persons maximum. Viewing glasses & champagne breakfast included - once in a lifetime opportunity! Email info@junglesurfing.com.au for further details

Paddle Trek Kayak Adventures
Paddle out into Cape Trib Bay, watch the sun rise out of the ocean and watch the solar eclipse from your kayak. Champagne breakfast on return. Viewing glasses included. Click here for online bookings for Paddletrek.

EXOTIC FRUIT TASTING
Book the tasting online and receive a discount of $2 per ticket.

JUNGLE SURFING
Book a Jungle Surfing Tour and a Jungle Adventures Nightwalk as a COMBO and save $10

DAINTREE DISCOVERY CENTRE
Entry ticket allows return visits for 7 days at no extra charge — just get your guide book stamped on departure. The Family Pass includes all your children.

DAINTREE RIVER FERRY
Buy a multiday ferry pass and receive 5 return car/ute trips for $40, a saving of $60.