A Great Australian Tradition

For thousands of years people have been watching butterflies and become fascinated with their unusual flight and amazing life cycle. In many cultures butterflies symbolize love, freedom and the rebirth of the immortal soul. For centuries, collectors and philosophers have been pouring over the biology of butterflies and the fascinating pattern coded on their wings.

Many people are really concerned about the disappearance of butterflies from our suburbs. At Butterfly Adventures, we are often asked: “Where did all the butterfly go?” For butterflies to survive and thrive they need habitat and the presence of food plants for their fussy caterpillars to fuel their growth and metamorphosis. read more...