Cairns Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Ticket

• Admire thousands of native Australian butterflies in a beautiful sanctuary

• The lab breeds over 30,000 caterpillars each year, which metamorphose into colourful butterflies

• Over 1,200 vibrant tropical butterflies flutter around in the tropical garden

• Witness the awe‑inspiring beauty of the majestic green and yellow Cairns Birdwing butterfly up close

• The new Butterfly Lovers' Bridge inside the aviary depicts myths, legends and folktales about butterflies from different cultures

• Guided aviary tours available daily

The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is a popular tourist attraction located in Kuranda Village, Queensland. It is the largest butterfly house in Australia, dedicated to conserving and showcasing Australia's vibrant butterfly species in a lush rainforest setting. You will be able to get up close to these beautiful butterflies and capture their stunning beauty.

There are many native Australian species here, as well as butterflies from around the world. You will discover fascinating information about them, as well as the many myths, legends and folktales about butterflies within the sanctuary. Make sure to wear bright colours (we recommend red or hot pink) so that these beautiful and colourful creatures will flutter around you as you stroll through!

Witness thousands of beautiful butterflies bred within the sanctuary firsthand

Many species are native to Australia, while others come from around the world

Get to know a variety of butterflies and even play a game to guess the species!

You will also discover various myths and legends about butterflies from around the world

Immerse yourself in the captivating kaleidoscope of the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Cairns, and admire the enchanting beauty of fluttering butterflies