Mossman Gorge Australia Highlight

1. Cassowaries

   Cassowaries (Singular: Cassowary) are big, flightless birds that live in the wet tropics of North Queensland in places like the Daintree Rainforest. Usually standing about 5 to 6 feet tall (sometimes growing to over 2 meters) their menacing size and reputation the ‘most dangerous bird in the world’ contrasts their generally shy and quiet nature. The birds are not only an impressive si... more »

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2. Cape Tribulation

   Cape Tribulation is one of the least accessible towns along the Queensland East Coast and is just north of Cairns and Port Douglas in the wet tropics of North Queensland. Although the Great Barrier Reef runs almost the entire length of the Queensland coast, it is only here that the rainforest meets the reef as the lush, green, wet, tropical Daintree Rainforest literally makes its way do... more »

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3. Daintree Rainforest

   The Daintree Rainforest is home to the most diverse range of plants and animals on the planet, period. It is also the largest area of tropical rainforest in Australia. This is arguably the most important ecological site in the country, more so for it’s incredible plants than anything else. Many species that now live here originated when Australia was part of Gondwana, more than... more »

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