Where to See Butterflies Around Brisbane

Take a walk amongst the butterflies at these 3 butterfly sanctuaries, perfect for a day trip from Brisbane:

Bribie Island Butterfly House

A delightful discovery for all ages, the Bribie Island Butterfly House is a sanctuary that is good for the soul

Butterfly Hill, Rosemount, Sunshine Coast

Located just east of Nambour, Butterfly Hill offers visitors to the Sunshine Coast a spot to hang out amidst some of nature’s gorgeous aerial artists

Gold Coast Butterflies Butterfly House is a charming little place sure to cause a flutter of excitement in young and old alike

Looking for more places to enjoy animal and nature experiences around SE Qld? Visit our guide on where to get up-close-and-personal with creatures great and small HERE - featuring animal farms, wildlife parks and animal centres.

Or, if you'd like some ideas on where to get out and about with kids, check out our guide to 10 Great Botanic Gardens in SEQ, and where you can go to for the best bushwalks for kids around Brisbane.

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Gaming, Hobby & Model Expo

Build It, Play It, Paint It!

Sep 30-Oct 1

The Sound Society

Enjoy an afternoon of free, live music at Roma Street Parkland

Oct 1

Night Feast

A sensory fusion of food and art set outdoors within a popup village

Oct 4-29

Long String Instrument

This extraordinary concert features Ellen Fullman’s long string instrument

Oct 5

The Pearl Jam Experience

Pearl Jam fans won't want to miss this epic tribute show

Oct 6

Rosé & Champagne Garden Pop-up

Sip sparkling champagnes and blushing rosés

Oct 6

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair follows up the success of its past fairs

Oct 6-8

Oktoberfest at Brisbane German Club

Brisbane's original Oktoberfest is back!

Oct 6-29

Park Vibes

Spend a leisurely day lounging & feasting at Victoria Park

Oct 7

Northshore - The Place to be

Northshore Brisbane is the place to be in September as it transforms into an immersive riverfront hub for Brisbane Festival

Northshore - The Place to be at Brisbane Festival

MUST DO

Sep-Oct School Holiday Guide

Keep the kids off the couch this school holiday with these 25+ fantastic boredom-busting activities and events

September - October School Holiday Guide

HOT TICKET

Big Band Cabaret Dinner & Show

Relive the iconic Gatsby era with a glamorous night of sequins, burlesque, champagne and the swingin' sounds of a live big band

Big Band Cabaret and Show

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Sep 29-Oct 2

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This Weekend Sep 29-Oct 2

MUST GO

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns to the 'Garden City' in September for 30 days of flowers, flavours and fun

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2023

SPRING CLEAN

Brisbane City Council Resource Recovery Centres

This spring, clean out your cupboards and give your pre-loved goods a new life by donating them to one of Brisbane City Council’s 4 resource recovery centres

Spring Clean Brisbane