Daintree Rainforest Australia Postcard

The Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland, Australia, is one of the oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforests on Earth, estimated to be around 180 million years old. This stunning UNESCO World Heritage site is where the lush jungle literally grows right down to meet the white sands of the Great Barrier Reef, creating a unique intersection of two world-class ecosystems. Exploring the Daintree is a journey into a prehistoric landscape. Visitors can spot ancient plant lineages, unique wildlife found nowhere else on the planet, including the endangered Southern Cassowary, and navigate the Daintree River for crocodile spotting. The town of Cairns serves as the major hub for accessing this incredible region, which offers everything from canopy boardwalks to secluded jungle swimming holes.