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Our mission is to lead, inspire, advise and support the Australian and global community to protect and share the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area in perpetuity.

We acknowledge Rainforest Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the Wet Tropics and recognise their connection to this cultural landscape. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.

About us

The Wet Tropics Management Authority was established to fulfil Australia's international obligation to protect, conserve, present and rehabilitate the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, and to ensure its survival for future generations. 

Our mission is to lead, inspire, advise and support the Australian and global community to protect and share the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area in perpetuity. 

The Wet Tropics Management Authority acknowledges the spirit of Country of the Wet Tropics and recognises the Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples as carrying custodial responsibility. We pay our respect to Elders, past, present and emerging.