Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

4.3 (52 reviews) 30 min – one hour Free cancellation

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4.3

Cairns Birdwing Butterfly — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Be dazzled by more than 1,200 tropical jewel-colored butterflies at the Australia Butterfly Sanctuary. Located in the heart of Kuranda, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary in Australia. Wander through the landscaped gardens that replicate the natural rainforest environment as hundreds of butterflies float around you, including the vibrant green Cairns Birdwing. Complimentary tours take place throughout the day, and a 'Behind-the-Scenes' Laboratory Tour is also included with entry.

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At a glance

Duration: 30 min – one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–9
Written guide: German, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: CaPTA Group

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission Fee
Included: Free guided tours daily
Included: Free behind the scenes laboratory tour
Included: Free Guided Foodplant Walk

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

one hour Admission included

Wander the tropical rainforest aviary where jewel-coloured butterflies float in the air. See the fluorescent green and yellow Cairns birdwing, the vibrant Blue Eggfly and more! The sanctuary is home to more than 1,500 butterflies that have all been hand reared on the premises.

Visit the laboratory and learn about the breeding cycle, see how the butterfly eggs are collected and cleaned, and then hand raised into caterpillars before turning into beautiful butterflies. The museum displays many different species from around the world. Don’t forget to see the moth exhibit, home to the Hercules moth with a wing span reaching up to 14 inches (36 cm).