World heritage areasPeople still talk about the seven wonders of the world.
People still talk about the seven wonders of the world.
Today, world heritage areas are considered the most outstanding heritage places on earth. World Heritage areas are outstanding examples of the world's natural or cultural heritage. Australia has 11 world heritage properties. Five are in Queensland, one of the most naturally diverse places on earth. The wet tropical rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef protect two of the world's most diverse ecosystems.