Cape York Peninsula (CYP) bioregion Access wetland mapping in PDF and KML format by selecting the desired 100K map tile below or download the data via the Queensland Government Information Service . The below map is for visual representation purposes only.

The extensive wetlands on Cape York Peninsula are "among the largest, richest and most diverse in Australia". [ 37 ] 19 wetlands of national significance have been identified, mostly on the large floodplains and in coastal areas.

Cape York water resource planning area Access wetland mapping in PDF and KML format by selecting the desired 100K map tile below or download the data via the Queensland Government Information Service .

The Cape York Peninsula bioregion has north-trending ranges, which are surrounded by foothills and broad alluvial plains of low relief. The vegetation of the bioregion is predominantly eucalypt and melaleuca woodlands with Darwin stringybark as the dominant species. Rainforest is present along the east coast.

Cape York Peninsula has some of the most extensive melaleuca swamp forests remaining in Australia. Melaleuca trees (pronounced ‘mel-la-loo-ka’), also known as paperbarks, thrive on floodplains and wetlands in northern Australia.

Feb 25, 2025 · Cape York is one of the most remote and ecologically diverse regions in Australia, with landscapes ranging from dense rainforests and sweeping savannahs to winding rivers and vast wetlands.

Apr 2, 2019 · Cape York Peninsula features landscapes of unsurpassed beauty and immense diversity, rich with Aboriginal traditions and customs and European history. Parks throughout the peninsula protect diverse landscapes including river systems, rainforests, beaches, grasslands and …

The Cape York region includes 43,000 square kilometres of catchments that drain eastwards into the Great Barrier Reef. The region contains some exceptional conservation assets including relatively intact and extensive coastal dune-fields, wetlands, rainforest, heathlands and river systems that support high levels

The extensive wetlands on Cape York Peninsula are "among the largest, richest and most diverse in Australia". 19 wetlands of national significance have been identified, mostly on the large floodplains and in coastal areas.

Cape York Regional Plan Access wetland mapping in PDF and KML format by selecting the desired 100K map tile below or download the data via the Queensland Government Information Service . The below map is for visual representation purposes only.