ðī Wet Tropics of Queensland
Component around Malaan
ð Fast Facts
- Fourteen distinct component areas comprising the UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Approximately 894,000 hectares of protected rainforest along northeastern Australia's coast
- Contains remnants of ancient Gondwanan forest from millions of years ago
- Malaan component spans lowland tropical rainforest, coastal vegetation, and estuarine habitats
The Wet Tropics of Queensland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching approximately 450 kilometers along Australia's northeastern coast. The Malaan component represents one of fourteen distinct protected areas within this vast biosphere, encompassing roughly 894,000 hectares of tropical rainforest and associated coastal ecosystems. This region preserves an exceptional record of Earth's evolutionary history and serves as a critical sanctuary for Australia's unique flora and fauna ...