Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Kuranda

Visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, located in Kuranda, where you can walk among more than 1,200 beautiful tropical butterflies in the heart of the rainforest. As the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in the Southern Hemisphere, this attraction offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in vibrant gardens and boardwalks as butterflies flutter around you.

Enhance your visit by exploring educational exhibits such as the Mini Beasts display, Silk Moth caterpillars, and viewing a butterfly wing under a microscope. The UV Room lets you see the world through the eyes of a butterfly, while museum exhibits feature butterfly species from around the globe.

Go behind the scenes in the breeding laboratory, where up to 4,000 caterpillars are housed and nurtured by dedicated staff. Learn about the entire butterfly lifecycle, from egg collection and caterpillar rearing, through the chrysalis stage, to daily butterfly releases in the aviary.

Take part in the new food plant walk to discover the variety of host plants used in the laboratory to support the caterpillar population. The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is an all-weather, family-friendly destination offering hands-on learning and memorable experiences.