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The Daintree National Park is the oldest living rainforest on
earth at approximately 140 Million years with the southern boundary
located at Mossman Gorge and the northern boundary at Bloomfield
River.
Daintree National Park is divided into three main areas;
Mossman Gorge (Daintree National Park)
Popular section around a steep-sided valley on the Mossman River.
Includes lush Tropical rainforest and Creek scenery. Good bird
watching and wildlife viewing. Aboriginal heritage sites in the
region and Aboriginal guided walks from the Kuku Yalanji Mossman
Gorge Community. No camping.
Daintree National Park
Incorporating the region between Mossman Gorge and the Daintree
River, this region is known for its long stretch of lush tropical
rainforest. The Daintree River is home to unique bird life and is a
haven for crocodile spotting.
Cape Tribulation (Daintree National Park)
Tropical rainforest and coral reef meet in this scenic coastal
section of Daintree NP which lies north of the Daintree River. Sandy
beaches, mangroves and swamps. Wildlife viewing. Camping available
at Noah Beach only.
The age of the Daintree Rainforest varies from one section to the
other. It is estimated that the Mossman Gorge section of the
National Park is approximately 60,000 years old. The ancient
Daintree Rainforest is contained within the area between Daintree
Village and Cape Tribulation and includes freehold land and
privately protected rainforest. This area is said to be some 140
million years old and is the oldest living tropical rainforest on
earth.
The Wet Tropics Management Authority was first formed in 1990 by a
joint initiative of the Commonwealth and State Governments. Based in
Cairns, the authority is responsible for managing the wet tropics
according to Australia’s obligations under the World Heritage
Convention. This government department has the distinction of
reporting to both state and federal levels of Government and is
directed by an independent board of directors appointed by the
Ministerial Council.
Useful web links can be found
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