From K'gari to World Heritage

K’gari, the world's largest sand island at 1,840 square kilometers, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992 for its outstanding natural values. The study highlights the island's deep human history and ecological significance, drawing from Judith Wright's poem 'At Cooloola' to illustrate the tension between Indigenous presence and colonial narratives. It emphasizes K’gari’s unique landscape, shaped by millennia of natural processes and human interaction, while underscoring its global recognition as a site of universal value.

Lennon, J. (2012). From K’gari to World Heritage. Queensland Review, 19(1), 27–38. https://doi.org/10.1017/qre.2012.4