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World Heritage Sites of Australia - Tourism AustraliaAustralia has a total of 19 UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites, which include some of the oldest rainforests on earth and around one-third of the world's protected marine areas.Tourism Australia...
UNESCO World Heritage sites are witnesses to the history of earth and mankind. They tell the story of the country’s formation and are part of the Swiss identity. Each one of these places stands for authenticity, quality and diversity across generations.Prehistoric...
The Central Eastern Rainforest Reserve Australia (CERRA) World Heritage Area comprises 8 groups of forest reserves scattered between Lamington National Park in southeast Queensland and Barrington Tops in central New South Wales. Most of the areas between these reserves have either been cleared for ...
Australia has 14 areas inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, on the basis of their globally outstanding natural and in some cases also cultural values. Many regard listing as prestigious and believe that it acts as a signalling device like a brand name. But to what extent and in what...
TheShark Bay UNESCO World Heritage Areabecame Western Australia's first world heritage listed area in 1991 because of the unique natural wonders that can be seen there. It is one of two World Heritage areas within Western Australia and one of only 16 Australia wide. There are few places in ...
"Australia was one of the earliest signatories of the World Heritage Convention," says protected-areas expert Associate Professor Peter Valentine, from James Cook University, Townsville. "The government wanted to very quickly make a mark by getting some of our ...
Overview of World Heritage sites, areas or objects of ’outstanding universal value’ as recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) under the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and
World Heritage site, any of various areas or objects inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List. The sites are designated as having “outstanding universal value” under the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and...
"Renovation of the city center has completely changed the aspect of the city, together with major police control. The place became more secure for tourists, but keeping the streets clean of the local population gives it a pasteurized touch. The intangible heritage represented by the original popul...