- Address: 8 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda QLD 4881, Australia
- Phone: +61 7 4093 7575
- Fax: +61 7 4093 8923
- Website: http://australianbutterflies.com/
- E-mail: ulysses@australianbutterflies.com
- Working hours: 9.45 - 16.00
Kuranda is a unique town surrounded by tropical forests, among which the unique nature, which can cause astonishment among tourists at any time of the year. There are only 750 local residents, but this does not spoil the overall impression of the village. They come here to isolate themselves from cosmopolitan life in noisy metropolitan areas and find unity with pristine nature. To dissolve in the peaceful beauty of waterfalls and wild forests. And here you can get a real aesthetic pleasure by visiting the Australian butterfly reserve.
More about the reserve
Butterflies are truly magical creatures that have been fascinated by their beauty humanity for many centuries. In Kuranda decided to create a unique park in which one could enjoy the view of these marvelous insects. And for a quarter of a century the Australian butterfly reserve has been entertaining tourists with its bright and colorful inhabitants.
Quite frankly, to call this place a park is slightly presumptuous. The definition of "aviary" would be more suitable. Its main function is to recreate the natural habitat of insects. In total there are about 1500 butterflies among which such exotic species as Ulysses, Centosia Bibles, Cairns Birdwing. Here also lives the largest representative of the Lepidoptera - the Herculean Moth. By the way, it is found only in the expanses of North Queensland, so it is unlikely to be able to see it anywhere else.
In the Australian butterfly reserve every 15 minutes, half an hour tours for tourists. It includes a walk around the aviary, an examination of the winged inhabitants, an introduction to the natural stages of life of colorful insects. Ends with a guided tour in the Museum of Butterflies, where they are dried and neatly placed under the glass in the windows. Representatives of various species from different parts of the world are gathered here. For large tourist groups, the excursion should be booked in advance. The work time is limited from 10.00 to 16.00, the first excursion starts at 10.15, the last - at 15.15.
The Australian butterfly reserve is a great way to enchant and unforgettably spend your vacation. You seem to be in a fairy tale, and around you flutter amazing and bright creatures. Without fail, take a camera with you, so that later you can transfer to this tropical corner with the help of colorful photos.
How to get there?
The village of Kuranda is located an hour's drive from the city of Cairns . You can get here by bus , or by private car. In the latter case, you need to follow the National Route 1 route, the road will take a little over half an hour.
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