This is was the first time I consciously visited a WHS site. I had never really thought about the concept of WHS, but walking around in the forest at Kuranda in 2006 I saw a sign indicating that this was the wet tropics and a WHS, and suddenly I felt that I was at a special place right now, that this was something extraordinary.

Today, the wet tropics are still one of my favourite WHS. I have visited different places of this WHS several times, as I have lived in the area for a few months and I will certainly return again and again. I just love the rainforest! There are several places accessible to tourists, not only the famous Kuranda with the sky rail and the train, but also Daintree National Park where you can do great bush walks and Cape Tribulation. Where the reef meets the rainforest - at Cape Tribulation you can really see it. My favourite place, though, is Wooroonooran National Park with its tree top walk. The views are spectacular. There are guided tours available to all of these places. No matter where exactly you go - Far North Queensland is spectacular and beautiful, not only because of the wonderful rainforest, but also because of the laid-back atmosphere, the friendly people, the great weather. I left a part of my heart there and wait for the day I can go back!