All Aboard the Red Admiral Express! Hop on the Red Admiral Express and enjoy a delightful journey around the Butterfly Creek Park. Perfect for families and children of all ages, our charming train ride is always popular and one of our very first attractions here at Butterfly Creek. While you enjoy the views, you can…

PLAYGROUNDS Family Friendly Adventure Playgrounds Butterfly Creek has two of the best playgrounds in Auckland that we know your kids will love! Let them burn off some energy while climbing, sliding, and jumping through our two playground areas. Be sure to check out ‘Fred and Jo’s Adventure Playground’ – one of our newest additions to…

ANIMALS & EXHIBITS Discover our Animals Salt Water CrocodilesOur two huge Saltwater Crocodiles were saved and relocated from Australia to their new tropical billabong home at Butterfly Creek. Meet Scar and Goldie at our daily crocodile encounter at 1pm. Lace MonitorsMeerkatsButterfly HouseEmperor TamarinCotton Top TamarinsOttersButtermilk FarmWētāpungaCape PorcupineShort-finned EelsSmall ReptilesAquariumKiwi Animal Encounters Our free daily animal…

Lace Monitors We're very excited to welcome our newest residents to Butterfly Creek - our Lace Monitors Inala and Banjo! These amazing lizards are native to Australia and are mostly found in the eastern ranges and plains. They're named for the beautiful, lace-like patterns on their skin, and each one has a unique design that…

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Power and Energy Efficiency In our quest for long-term sustainability, Butterfly Creek leaves no stone unturned. Our butterfly house requires heating to maintain an environment suitable for our butterflies. We employ a highly efficient gas radiant heat system (the most efficient system available at the time of construction). As heating technology advance we are continuing…

A Thriving Wetland and Wildlife Habitat Butterfly Creek's commitment to environmental sustainability extends to the wider area around the park. The development of the site included the formation of a working wetland that efficiently manages our stormwater disposal. Through carefully planned groundwork and revegetation efforts this thriving wetland also serves as a natural habitat for…

A Sustainable Construction Approach Butterfly Creek was an early leader in embracing the principles of recycling and adaptive re-use - "construction with a conscience”. The original design of Butterfly Creek was heavily driven by the desire to incorporate high levels of recycled materials which were to be sourced from the mothballed Papakura military base as…

Initiatives for Positive Change Butterfly Creek is a wonderful example of a privately owned enterprise leading the way in areas around sustainability and active conservation. Through a commitment to a range of meaningful initiatives, Butterfly Creek shows that positive change is possible. From championing endangered species conservation programmes to pursuing adaptive re-use and recycle principles…

Easter Fun Easter Fun at Butterfly Creek Come along to Butterfly Creek this Easter weekend for lots of family fun! We are open across the whole Easter weekend, from Friday 29th March to Tuesday 2nd April, and we’ve got a fantastic lineup of activities to keep everyone entertained. We’re kicking things off with our popular…