Gondwana Rainforests
CountryAustralia
Area3,665 km2
TypeSubtropical rainforest
Key SpeciesAlberts lyrebird, Richmond birdwing butterfly
About Gondwana Rainforests
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Contains remnants of ancient Gondwana forests. Antarctic beech trees are 2,000+ years old. Over 200 rare and threatened species. The rainforests span 50 national parks.
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