The tropical city of Cairns is one of the most frequented places in Australia. From tropical rainforest to sprawling beaches- you will never be in want of Tourist attractions in Cairns, Australia. Side by side a rapid growth, a sound economic infrastructure and financial institutions, Cairns is becoming one of the fast developing cities of Australia. Cairns is known for its natural abundances one of the glaring example of which is Daintree Rainforest. This beautiful tropical rainforest is known for its wide variety of flora and fauna.
Sprawling over 1200 square kilometers it is considered to be the largest rainforest in the whole of Australia. Listed as a world Heritage site much of its popularity is due to the fact that it houses a wide array of plants and animals that are either rare or on the thresh hold of extinction. It is a haven for environmentalists and animal activists. The negative effects of globalization have failed to penetrate the thick canopy of the rainforest.
As mentioned earlier the animal population of Daintree Rainforest is varied. 30 percent of the population accounts for frog, marsupials and reptiles while 65 percent consists of bat and species of butterflies. The avian population does not lag behind. In 1988 this rainforest was incorporated as a world heritage site and is a living example of the ecological and biological progression throughout the ages.
What sets this Daintree Rainforest aside is its age. Interestingly it is thirty five million years old and is considered to be the oldest rainforest worldwide. It is one of the most frequented Tourist hotspots in Cairns with its large expanses of beaches, hiking trails, wilderness and wildlife population.
There are a wide variety of accommodation options near the Daintree Rainforest. You can choose from a wide array of guest houses, private properties and resorts here. There are also 15 well furnished rainforest villas providing you luxurious facilities for a hassle free stay.
World Travel Guide offers online information on Daintree Rainforest.
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