Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Butterfly sanctuary Kuranda, Queensland, Australia
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What to expect

The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is a butterfly sanctuary and exhibit situated in the centre of Kuranda, Queensland, Australia. It is home to over 1,500 magnificent tropical butterflies from a variety of species, including the vibrant Cairns Birdwing Butterfly. The sanctuary features a large butterfly flight aviary and exhibit, where visitors can walk through and observe the butterflies in their natural habitat. The sanctuary also has a breeding laboratory where visitors can learn about the life cycle of butterflies and see caterpillars in various stages of development. Additionally, the sanctuary offers a museum exhibit featuring butterflies from around the world and a UV room where visitors can see butterflies in a unique light. The sanctuary is a great place for families to visit and learn about these beautiful creatures

Plan your family visit to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary with these blog insights 👇

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Kuranda Scenic Railway : Train Ride from Cairns

Kuranda Scenic Railway : Train Ride from Cairns
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the sanctuary and got up close with the butterflies

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the electric blue Ulysses and the majestic green & yellow Cairns Birdwing butterflies ✨

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Cairns With Kids (2022 in Cairns)

Cairns With Kids (2022 in Cairns)
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary at Kuranda, it's another wildlife attraction in Kuranda

Highlights: The kids loved seeing all the different butterflies fluttering around. We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the chance to see these beautiful creatures up close ✨

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10 stages to live with children in Australia

10 stages to live with children in Australia
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, where we saw various species of butterflies

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the butterflies, and we all enjoyed the sanctuary's naturalistic habitats ✨

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How to plan a Kuranda Day Trip from Cairns

How to plan a Kuranda Day Trip from Cairns
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and our son was delighted to walk in an enclosed area where the butterflies flew freely around him

Highlights: We loved seeing so many different butterflies in their natural habitat ✨