Fancy immersing yourself in a world of butterflies? Dive into worlds of winged beauty at Bribie Island Butterfly House, Gold Coast Butterflies, and the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary.
These three amazing butterfly experiences in Queensland will give you a first-hand glimpse into how these fascinating critters change throughout their lives, and how they interact with one another and the flora around them.
Bribie Island Butterfly House
If you’ve ever wanted to be in close contact with hundreds of butterflies, Bribie Island Butterfly House is the place for you to quite literally step into nature. Besides getting to see butterflies up close, there’s a chance that one or two may land on you. Butterfly types you may encounter include the monarch, the Cairns birdwing, orchard swallowtail, and more, and you’ll be able to spot and learn about the different caterpillars that they come from.
This butterfly experience is perfect for the whole family, and with $7 tickets for kids ages 4 to 15 , and $12 for adults, it’s an affordable and unforgettable activity that will have you in awe of Mother Nature. Make sure to plan ahead, as this butterfly sanctuary is only open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 10am until 4pm.
Gold Coast Butterflies
Are you eager to learn more about the butterfly life cycle and see butterfly eggs? At Gold Coast Butterflies you’ll have the chance to see a chrysalis hatch right in front of your eyes, and watch butterflies in a tropical garden environment.
Gold Coast Butterflies emphasises butterfly conservation, and even has plants for sale that are butterfly-friendly. The venue offers education services to schools and child care centres, where someone from the butterfly-loving team visits the classroom and gives an enriching and interactive talk about butterflies. It’s a great way to educate kids about these animals in an exciting setting, and it’s no wonder that it’s considered one of the best butterfly experiences in Queensland.
Stay tuned for Gold Coast Butterflies’ new butterfly house, which is opening soon.
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Home to 1,200 tropical butterflies and located in the lovely, colourful township of Kuranda, this sanctuary is Australia’s largest butterfly aviary. As you walk through gardens and across boardwalks, prepare to be immersed in a vibrant world of butterflies. The main aviary mimics a natural rainforest, complete with ponds, streams and waterfalls.
You won’t want to miss the guided aviary tour, where you’ll have the chance to see colours through the eyes of a butterfly, and learn about butterfly behaviour. There’s also an opportunity to witness butterfly breeding first-hand through viewing windows.
Be sure to check out the food plant walk to learn how the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary feeds all of its 1,200 butterflies on a daily basis.
It’s a great family day out, and adult tickets start at $24, while kids tickets start at $15. There’s also a delightful cafe and bar next door with plenty of wild butterflies out and about.
Buy your tickets now to encounter one of the best butterfly experiences in Queensland.
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