https://www.wettropics.gov.au/

Explore what makes the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area extraordinary. Discover its remarkable animals, plants, biodiversity and geology, and the unique natural features that make this place so special.

  • Bright blue butterfly on green leaves in a rainforest.
    © Mike Trenerry

    Animals

    Discover the animals of the Wet Tropics, from ancient Gondwanan species to unique Australian and Asian lineages, and explore the evolutionary story behind its remarkable biodiversity.

  • Waterfall in the rainforest.
    © WTMA/Kerry Trapnell

    Plants

    Discover the ancient plants of the Wet Tropics and their importance to rainforest biodiversity and culture.

  • Branch with flowers in forest.
    © WTMA

    Biodiversity

    Learn about the biodiversity of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, one of Australia's most biologically diverse regions. Discover its ancient rainforests, unique wildlife and the species that make this World Heritage Area internationally significant.

  • Green water in a crater with a rock wall and vegetation above it.
    © Steven Nowakowski

    Geology

    Explore the geological history, soils and ancient landscapes that shaped the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and its remarkable biodiversity. Learn how millions of years of geological change continue to influence the region's rainforests, ecosystems and iconic landforms.

Last updated: 13 Oct 2026