Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Tickets, Cairns
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Visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, the largest butterfly flight aviary with over 1,200 butterflies, look at their beautiful wings while learning about delicate creatures.
Stroll across the Butterfly Lovers Bridge in the aviary and learn about myths, legends, and traditional tales about butterflies from various cultures.
Explore a lush tropical environment where vibrant butterflies, including the majestic green and yellow Cairns Birdwing, flutter around, creating a mesmerising experience.
Marvel at the stunning pigmented Birdwing butterflies and the striking blue Ulysses butterflies, alongside thousands of other native Australian species.
Enjoy this tour admiring the sanctuary's butterfly world, see up to 4,000 caterpillars in the breeding laboratory and learn about the process of metamorphosis.
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- If cancellation is made 30 days or more before the date of travel, 25.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellation is made within 30 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
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About Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Cairns:
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Cairns is a vibrant haven for butterfly enthusiasts. Set in the heart of a tropical rainforest, this sanctuary features thousands of butterflies of several species. Visitors can wander through lush, landscaped gardens while observing these colourful insects in their natural habitat. This place offers deep insights into butterfly life cycles, conservation efforts that are being undertaken by the sanctuary, and the role these beautiful creatures play in the ecosystem.
About the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Tickets:
- Visit the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary and be mesmerised by the intimate interactions with vibrant yet delicate butterflies as they flutter around you, making for memorable photo opportunities.
- Walk through the largest butterfly aviary in the Southern Hemisphere, home to over 1,200 tropical butterflies that coexist in a breathtaking rainforest environment.
- Explore the sanctuary’s breeding laboratory, where up to 4,000 caterpillars are housed, and observe the care that caterpillars need to change from egg to chrysalis.
- Learn about the complete butterfly life cycle in the on-site breeding laboratory and gain insights into the behaviour of these fascinating insects through interactive exhibits.
- See butterfly wings up close through a microscope, marvel at the shape and size of the Hercules Moth, and observe the Mini Beasts display to enhance your understanding of diverse insect life.
- Delve into cultural and mythological significance of butterflies, uncovering myths, legends, and folk stories related to these insects, adding a rich cultural layer to your visit.
- Go in the Interactive Sensory UV Room and understand how butterflies perceive their world, and walk the food plant trail learning about the plants crucial for the development of butterflies.
- Stroll through museum displays featuring butterfly specimens from around the globe and gain a broader perspective on these fascinating creatures.





