daintree Archives

Daintree handed back to traditional owners

The Queensland government will hand back the Daintree rainforest and three other national parks to the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people.

Wildlife

Australia’s living fossils

These ancient species have been evolving longer than most.

Science & Environment

Fruits of the forest

Australian rainforests serve up a colourful platter of treats.

Science & Environment

The Idiot Fruit Tree

The idiot fruit, also known as the Green Dinosaur is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinctive trees.

News

Geosiris australiensis: the recently discovered flower of the Daintree

Geosiris australiensis is as beautiful as it is parasitic.

Destinations

Hit the tropics for a long-weekend

Even if you’re time poor, it’s possible to experience both the rainforest and reef at their finest and still enjoy some downtime.

Destinations

Australasia’s record-breaking destinations

From the oldest rainforest to the youngest hot spring, the longest highway to the largest sand island, these unique locations hold the world record in their respective fields and are sure to trigger your wanderlust. We take a look at 7 of these alluring places in an extract from the original book by Samantha Wilson, Ultimate Record Breaking Destinations.