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WET TROPICS OF QUEENSLAND! Presented By: Amy Arsenault

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Found in Queensland, Australia. Along the north- east coast of Australia. Parallel to the Great Barrier Reef South of Cooktown and North of Townsville.

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Main way to get here is through Cairns. Cairns is a regional city in Far North Queensland Australia. When you arrive at Cairns there are many car and campervan companies that are available. www.cairnairport.com

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Mungumby Shire Lodge Cooktown Sovereign Resort Hotel Cooktown CURRENCY: AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS= AUD

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Climate varies from wet to extremely wet In Summer, high rainfalls Relatively dry winters Maximum daily temperature of 31c Minimum daily temperature of 23 c on the coast.

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You can visit over and over again and never see all the beauty! Wet Tropics of Queensland is known as a World Heritage Site!

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It helps us to understand: how the earth is formed how the earth and many other things develop over time contains beautiful natural formations and features contains important habitats where endangered animals and plants live

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Visit over 40 scenic routes and 100 scenic spots. Able to see Queenslands highest peaks Bartle Fere and Bellenden Ker. Bellenden Ker Bartle Fere

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Australias largest waterfall of 1000 ft, Wallaman Falls

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Also enjoy one of the famous tour walks, called the Tropics Great Walks! Be able to see many landscapes like the Girringun National Park.

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Home to 1/3 of Australias 315 mammal species. 13 species found nowhere else in the world. Home to 1/3 of the countrys fresh water fish. Home to of Australias 370 different bird species. Home to of Australias Frogs

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Mahogany Glider Green Possum Two Tree-Kangaroos Fierce Marsupial Cats

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Australias most well known fish: The Barramundi Bloomfield River Cod

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The Cassowary Paradise Kingfisher Northern Logrunner

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White-lipped Tree frogs The Short-footed Waterholding Frog Stoney Creek Frog

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DO NOT feed animals shine light on animals bring your pets to the heritage site. drive fast through the heritage site. hang off branches take anything home with you

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DO If camping get proper biodegradable supplies. Clean up your garbage Stay on the track !

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Never leave trail Take care near water Take extra food and water when hiking Tell someone where you are going Check the weather before you head out on a hike.

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For more information on: Safety Tips How to behave How to pick a tour Respecting culture Camping and Bush walks Other travelling information Visit: http://www.wettropics.gov.au /

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