Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in Australia. Home to over 2,000 magnificent tropical butterflies including the striking blue Ulysses and majestic green Cairns Birdwing, the sanctuary is an all-weather experience in the heart of Kuranda. You’ll be enchanted by these elusive wonders of nature as you wander through the aviary’s boardwalks and gardens with a picturesque rainforest backdrop. Our knowledgeable guides will take you through the aviary and our breeding laboratory, detailing a butterfly’s life cycle and its behaviour. Be sure to wear something bright and let these beautiful creatures flutter all over you!
30-minute guided tours through the aviary are available at no extra cost and occur regularly throughout the day, with informative facts delivered about the butterfly's life cycle and behaviour. There are a range of tours available which include the Butterfly Sanctuary as part of their list of attractions due to their close to proximity to one another, such as our Cairns 4 Park Pass, to help you get the most out of the highlights of the region, so book a ticket today!
Inclusions
- General Admission to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
- Guided tours through the flight aviary
- Behind the Scenes Laboratory Tour
- New Food Plant Walk
- Free information sheet in various languages
- Shuttle service from Kuranda Skyrail Terminal and Scenic Railway Station
Exclusions
Options
- 4 Park Pass - includes entry to Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Rainforestation Nature Park & Wildlife Habitat
- Australian Butterfly Sanctuary & Rainforestation Nature Park (includes Army Duck Tour, Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience, Koala & Wildlife Park)
Highlights
- Australia's largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit
- Over 2000 magnificent tropical butterflies
- Guided aviary tours
- Behind the Scenes Laboratory Tour
Time
- Open daily from 10am to 3pm except Christmas Day (25th December)
Location
- Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is situated at 8 Rob Veivers Drive in the heart of Kuranda Village, 40 minutes from Cairns. There is a FREE shuttle bus to Kuranda Heritage Markets and all attractions, departing from the Skyrail & Kuranda Railway Station every 15 minutes between 10am and 3pm daily
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice