Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Overview
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Be dazzled by more than 1,500 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 through the day and a 'Behind-the-Scenes' Laboratory Tour is also included with entry. Complimentary food plant walk also included.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Sanctuary closes at 3 pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission Fee
Free guided tours daily
Free behind the scenes laboratory tour
Free Guided Foodplant Walk
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
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).
Options
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Admission: General admission ticket to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
4 Park Package
General Admission 4 Parks: General admission pass to the following 4 top attractions - Cairns Wildlife Dome, Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, Rainforestation Nature Park and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful Butterflies
Karinda W,
May 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful Butterfly House. We were disappointed there were no Ulysses Butterflies in the aviary like the information pamphlet shows. I still recommend going as the aviary is beautiful with other butterflies 🦋
Lots of Butterflies
Paradise699811,
Nov 20, 2019
- Viator
5.00This was a well maintained, wonderful environment to see and interact with several species of butterflies.
Very pleasant and interesting...
MrsNM S,
May 22, 2016
- Viator
4.00Very pleasant and interesting attraction for all ages.
We purchased the 4-park pass and...
Michael S,
Dec 11, 2015
- Viator
5.00We purchased the 4-park pass and others who do so should be aware that the parks are not co-located. Rainforest Station and the Butterfly Sanctuary are close together in Kuranda while the Wildlife Habitat is about an hour north of Cairns and the wildlife dome is on top of the Reef Casino in downtown Cairns. That said, all the parks were clean and the critters appeared to be well cared for.
The aborigine exhibitions and duck boat ride at Rainforest Station were well worth the price.
At the butterfly sanctuary, the butterflies were quite beautiful, swirling around visitors in swarms and readily landing on bright clothing. There's a little café next door that serves an excellent aussie burger.
The wildlife habitat was fairly large - My wife and I spent 4 or 5 hours there.Awesome opportunity to see loads of...
Zachary W,
Dec 20, 2012
- Viator
5.00Awesome opportunity to see loads of beautiful butterflies in a natural habitat, as well as seeing larvae and learning cool stuff. Unlimited great photos!
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