Visitor information

Planning ahead will help you make the most of your visit to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Whether you're looking for walking tracks, scenic drives, camping, cultural experiences or local advice, these trusted resources can help you explore safely and responsibly.

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Regional tourism organisations

The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area spans two regional tourism destinations, each offering inspiration, travel information and local knowledge to help you plan your visit.

• Tourism Tropical North Queensland promotes destinations including Cairns, Port Douglas, the Daintree, Kuranda, the Atherton Tableland, Mission Beach, the Cassowary Coast, Cape York and the Gulf Savannah.
• Townsville Enterprise promotes the Townsville North Queensland region, including the southern reaches of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, and provides information on attractions, experiences and itineraries.

Both organisations work with local tourism operators and visitor information centres to showcase the best experiences across the Wet Tropics.

Visitor information centres

Accredited visitor information centres provide free, independent advice to help you get the most from your visit. Friendly local staff can assist with:

• maps and brochures
• local attractions and experiences
• accommodation and tour bookings
• road conditions and travel advice
• suggested itineraries and hidden gems.

With more than 10 accredited centres across the Wet Tropics region, they're a great place to start your journey or pick up local recommendations along the way.

National parks and visitor safety

Many of the Wet Tropics' most popular walking tracks, lookouts and visitor sites are located on national parks, conservation parks, state forests and forest reserves managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

Before you head out, visit the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service website to:

• check park alerts, closures and conditions
• find maps and walking track information
• book a campsite
• learn about visitor safety
• explore virtual tours and trip ideas.

Experience Rainforest Aboriginal Country

The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area is a living cultural landscape and the traditional Country of more than 20 distinct Rainforest Aboriginal groups.

Take the opportunity to experience Rainforest Aboriginal culture through guided tours, cultural experiences and visits to Indigenous art centres. Connecting with Traditional Custodians offers a deeper understanding of the landscapes, stories and continuing cultural connections that make the Wet Tropics so special.

You can find cultural experiences through regional tourism organisations, visitor information centres or directly through Rainforest Aboriginal organisations across the region. While you're visiting, please respect Country by following local guidance, staying on designated tracks and treating cultural places with care.

Before you go

Help protect this remarkable World Heritage Area while enjoying your visit.

• Stay on marked tracks and follow signage.
• Check weather, road and track conditions before you travel.
• Respect cultural sites and Country.
• Never feed wildlife.
• Take your rubbish with you and leave no trace.
• Drive carefully in cassowary habitat.