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Butterfly Houses near Brisbane

Updated: Dec 28, 2024

At these charming butterfly houses near Brisbane, you can observe, get up close to and walk amongst the butterflies:

Bribie Island Butterfly House
Entrance to the Bribie Island Butterfly House
A delightful discovery for all ages, the Bribie Island Butterfly House is a sanctuary that is good for the soul
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Butterfly Hill
Butterfly house at Butterfly Hill, Rosemount, Sunshine Coast
East of Nambour, Butterfly Hill offers visitors a spot to hang out amidst some of nature’s gorgeous aerial artists
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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 in Brisbane, 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.

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