Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in Australia. The all-weather attraction is home to over 1,200 butterflies.
A family of 2 children and a mother looking at a butterfly which landed on the mother's finger.
A Cairns Birdwing Butterfly landing with wings open flat on a girl's hand in the main aviary.
Cairns Birdwing Butterfly at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Kuranda, Tropical North Queensland
Hercules Moth Caterpillar, on a plant, pale green in colour, with yellow spikes all of the body.
A butterfly being released for the first time at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Kuranda.
A guided laboratory tour viewing the breeding laboratory at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary.
Close up of a female Orchard Sawallowtail butterfly spreading wings open.
Family having fun stood on the Red Bridge at Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Kuranda
Couple Observing Orange Migrant on a plant in the main aviary at Australian Butterfly Sanctuary.
Mother and children looking at mounted butterflies at the museum exhibit.
Only a short walk from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway station, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is located in the heart of Kuranda. Experience the magic of butterflies fluttering all around by taking a stroll through the aviary's gardens and boardwalks.

Join a tour behind the scenes in the breeding laboratory, housing up to 4,000 caterpillars, or download a free audio tour. Learn more about these magical creatures with educational exhibits.

Observe a butterfly wing through a microscope, Silk Moth caterpillars, the massive Hercules Moth, and the insects in the Mini Beasts display. See through the eyes of a butterfly in the UV Room, explore food plants on the new walk, witness the butterfly lifecycle from eggs to daily aviary release and be amazed at butterflies from all over the globe in the museum displays.

Information

Website

www.australianbutterflies.com

Address

8 Rob Veivers Drive, Queensland, 4881

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