The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is located in the town of Kuranda, near Cairns. It has Australia's largest collection of tropical butterflies - over 1,500 specimens, which are reared here. and they're all native to the local rainforest. All are native to the local rainforest, including the Kuranda butterfly, the butterfly the electric Ulysses, the unofficial emblem of North Queensland, and the iridescent Kearns Birdwing butterfly, which is striking in its green and yellow fluorescence. glow. Encountering these airborne creatures is an exhilarating experience and leaves an unforgettable impression.
Every 15 minutes, a half-hour tour of the reserve begins. tour, during which tourists learn about the butterflies' life cycle and behaviour, learn little-known facts about such amazing creatures as the butterfly "Cetosia Biblis", "glassworm" or "orange wanderer". The tour ends at the Butterfly Museum, where butterflies from all over the world are on display.
