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Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Attraction Type: 
essential

The most extensive butterfly aviary in the southern hemisphere, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary houses over 1,500 butterflies from a variety of tropical species. Top tip: wear a white top to attract butterflies to land on your shoulders.

Address: 
8 Rob Veivers Drive,
Kuranda,
Cairns,
Queensland,
4881
Australia
Telephone: 
+61 7 4093 7575.
Website: 
www.australianbutterflies.com
Opening times: 

Daily 0945-1600.

Admission fees: 

Yes

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
No

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