Giant Ferns of Australian Rainforests
The first time I walked beneath a canopy of tree ferns in a Queensland rainforest, I understood why early European explorers found…
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Queensland Rainforest Picnics: Where to Actually Eat Well
After spending years moving between rainforest pockets across Queensland, I’ve learned that the difference between a memorable picnic and a frustrating one…
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Tasmania’s Rainforests: Living Relics of Ancient Gondwana
Walking through Tasmania’s southwest wilderness, you encounter trees and plant communities that feel displaced in time. The myrtle beech, the Huon pine,…
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Babinda Boulders: What the Forest Actually Demands
The Babinda Boulders sit in a narrow gorge carved by Babinda Creek, roughly an hour inland from Cairns in Far North Queensland.…
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Rainforest Travel Along the Great Dividing Range
The rainforests along Australia’s Great Dividing Range occupy a peculiar position in the country’s geography. They sit high enough to catch moisture-laden…
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What to Expect at Josephine Falls and Its Forest Setting
Josephine Falls sits in the rainforest west of Innisfail, Queensland, and has become a reliable destination for people looking for a natural…
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Rainforest Landscapes Around Malanda
Malanda sits in the heart of the Atherton Tableland, surrounded by some of the oldest tropical rainforest in Australia. If you’ve spent…
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Giant Fig Trees Across Australia Worth Visiting
Australia’s giant fig trees occupy an unusual place in the landscape. They’re not as immediately recognizable as the country’s eucalypts or acacias,…
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Australian Rainforest Butterflies Worth Your Time
Spending time in Australian rainforests teaches you quickly that butterflies are not evenly distributed. You don’t simply walk into the forest and…
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