The Daintree River is a very popular natural attraction in Australia.
It flows through the heart of the mesmerizing Daintree tropical forest in the state of Queensland. This major life-giving water body originates from the slopes of the Great Dividing Mountain Ranges of the Daintree National Park, at an elevation of 1,270 metres. The path of flow of the Daintree River is noteworthy.
Water from the two minor tributaries joins into one single river body. This then courses through the highly saline mangrove swamps of Cairns Marine Park and eventually pours itself out into the Coral Sea.
It seems to crisscross almost aimlessly through the wilderness; sometimes flowing up north, then south, and then taking an eastward course. It also serves as a great habitat for aquatic life and other diverse wildlife as well.
The Daintree River, along with its surrounding wet tropics of Queensland, has been listed by the UNESCO World Heritage in recognition of its outstanding natural universal value, representing the major stages of the Earth’s evolutionary history. For this reason, the Daintree ecosystem has become a landmark of tourist significance and value.
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