National Parks & Rainforests

From Great Barrier Reef islands, to stark desert landscapes, to tropical rainforests, Queensland’s parks and forests protect fascinating wildlife, natural vegetation, extraordinary Aboriginal rock art and stunning scenery.

Queensland has more than 450 National Parks and State Forests. These protected areas are home to an amazing variety of plants and animals, including rare and endangered species which are often found nowhere else on the planet.

Five diverse areas in Queensland are recognised internationally as outstanding examples of the world’s natural history and have been listed as World Heritage.

Most regions in Queensland have access to magnificent rainforests. Australia’s Tropical Rainforests are the oldest continually surviving tropical rainforests on earth. Join a guided tour to learn about the fascinating ecosystems of the world-heritage listed Wet Tropics in Queensland’s north or the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves in the south.

In Queensland's rainforests you can enjoy a bird's eye view from a cableway, go on a tree top walk or participate in an organised nocturnal spotlighting trip to discover some of Australia’s shy rainforest animals. The Mackay region boasts Australia's largest rainforest with a great platform to spot Australia’s unique platypus.

You can get a list of all National Parks and state forests in Queensland via www.epa.qld.gov.au. Visit www.queenslandwalks.com.au for a list of Queensland’s walking trails.