The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is located in the heart of Kuranda Village, Queensland, Australia, about 30 minutes from Cairns. It is the largest butterfly flight aviary in Australia and the southern hemisphere, home to over 1,200 tropical butterflies fluttering among lush rainforest surroundings.
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Opening Hours: Daily from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, closed on Christmas Day.
Admission: Approximately AUD $25 for adults and AUD $15 for children (4-14 years).
Experience: Visitors can stroll through the rainforest aviary, join guided tours of the butterfly breeding laboratory, and learn about butterfly lifecycles.
Special Features: Includes a Fairy Garden with smaller species, a UV light room showcasing how butterflies see the world, and a museum with numerous butterfly specimens.
Butterfly Releases: Daily releases at around 11:30 am and 2:30 pm where newly emerged butterflies take their first flight.
Accessibility: The sanctuary is wheelchair accessible with ramps and guided tours available for visitors with limited vision.
Nearby Attractions: Shuttle service to Rainforestation Nature Park and close proximity to Kuranda Skyrail and Scenic Railway stations.
Visitors can enjoy an educational and enchanting experience surrounded by vibrant butterflies in an immersive tropical rainforest setting
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