Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Kuranda
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Kuranda is certainly a must-do while visiting Kuranda.
Start with wandering through beautiful rainforest gardens. Next, get up close to different species of tropical butterflies.
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Kuranda is home to over 1,500 brilliant tropical butterflies. The largest in the Southern Hemisphere!
This sanctuary breeds all of the butterflies in their on-site laboratory.
The species you will see are all local rainforest species. For example, the famous electric blue Ulysses. In addition to the gigantic green and yellow Cairns Birdwing and Monarch butterfly.
While you are visiting, watch out for the Hercules Moth, the largest moth in the World.
The rainforest environment perfectly replicates the butterfly’s natural environment. You will enjoy close up encounters with these beautiful butterflies.
Experiences
Firstly, the guided aviary tours are a great way to get the most out of your visit. Experienced guides will take you through the rainforest aviary. Meanwhile, you’ll be learning all about a butterfly’s life cycle and behaviour.
The food plant walk is an educational guided walk in the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Kuranda. All of the food sources are grown on-site.
Next, visit the laboratory to see the caterpillars in their varying stages of development. Find out all sorts of interesting facts. For example, why do caterpillars need to change their skins five times during their time as a caterpillar?
This attraction is suitable in all weather conditions.
The trip to Kuranda on the Scenic Train and Skyrail is an absolute must. Click HERE to read more.
Highlights
- Largest butterfly flight aviary in Australia.
- Over 1,500 butterflies including Ulysses and Cairns Birdwing
Included
Included in your Butterfly experience
- Starting with FREE guided tours included in the cost of your admission. Next, learn about the butterfly’s life cycle and elaborate courtship rituals.
- Then see the world the way a butterfly does in the UV light display!
- Entrance into the Laboratory. Learn all about caterpillars as you see them in their various stages of development.
- Use the sanctuary’s state of the art microscope. Next, Using the lens, you will see the intricate details of the butterfly’s anatomy. The microscope is easy to operate for all ages!
- Entrance into the educational exhibits. Then watch the Cairns Birdwing emerging video, and the silk moth Caterpillars live display.
- Entry into the butterfly museum. View 584 different butterfly species from around the world!
What to bring
- Be sure to wear your brightest pink or red shirt to attract the butterflies!
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Hat and water
How to get there
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is located at 8 Rob Veivers Drive, Kuranda Village.
Self Drivers
Start travelling North from Cairns along the Captain Cook Highway and crossing over the Barron River.
Next, continue through roundabouts past Machans Beach, Holloways Beach and Yorkeys Knob.
Then at the Smithfield roundabout, veer left to the Kuranda Range along the Kennedy Highway.
Along the way, stop off for great views and photo opportunities at the Henry Ross lookout.
After continuing passing over the Barron River Bridge and turning left following the Kuranda Village signs.
Then take a left-hand turn into Rob Vievers Drive and arrive at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary.
Train and Skyrail
Choose the free shuttle or a leisurely walk when you arrive on the Kuranda Skyrail or the Kuranda Train.
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