Lamington National Park makes world Green listing

Lamington National Park makes world Green listing

Queensland’s Lamington National Park — part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area — has become Australia’s first World Heritage site to be listed on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas.

The highly-coveted IUCN Green List is the global standard for nature conservation, recognising the best-managed areas on the planet, so that’s a pretty big compliment.

This list provides an internationally recognised benchmark for how protected or conserved areas achieve conservation outcomes.

“Lamington National Park’s inclusion on the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas confirms not only its exceptional value as a World Heritage Area but also that it is being managed to the highest international standards,” Professor Marc Hockings from the IUCN said.

So what makes Lamington National Park so amazing? Come on our 4-day Gold Coast Hinterland pack-free guided walk and we’ll show you!

This unique World Heritage Area boasts Australia’s largest remnant of ancient subtropical Gondwana Rainforests, making it an extraordinary destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

As you embark on this immersive journey, you’ll traverse misty forests filled with 2000-year-old Antarctic beech trees, showcasing the incredible age and diversity of this ancient ecosystem.

The scenery is nothing short of spectacular, featuring rugged mountain landscapes, lush palm-filled gullies, and cascading crystal-clear streams that create a serene backdrop for your walking adventure.

Each day offers a chance to connect with nature on a deeper level, as you explore a variety of trails that reveal the park’s unique flora and fauna. This region is renowned as a bird lover’s paradise, home to over 230 species of birds, including the rare Albert’s lyrebird and the stunning regent bowerbird.

You’ll have ample opportunities to observe these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat, making your experience all the more memorable and at the end of the tour we’re pretty certain you’ll understand why this well managed, pristine environment is getting so much praise!

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