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Butterfly Creek Day Pass

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Located just minutes from Auckland International Airport, Butterfly Creek is a fun blend of animal exhibits and amazing interactive attractions!

Located just minutes from Auckland International Airport, Butterfly Creek is a fun blend of animal exhibits and amazing interactive attractions!

Highlights

  • Enjoy fantastic animal exhibits and interactive fun!
  • There’s something for everyone, perfect for the whole family
  • Discover the amazing Butterfly House, Buttermilk Farm and more!

Immerse yourself in a tropical butterfly house and travel back in time when dinosaurs ruled and visit the Dinosaur Kingdom with over 40 dinosaurs, some even life-sized, roaring and moving, you'll be amazed! See mermaids, unicorns and dragons come alive in our Mythic Creatures exhibit, and meet our adorable meerkats, tamarins and otters.

Visit Kiwi Forest and see NZ Brown Kiwi, Wetapunga and other native species, plus meet Scar and Goldie, NZ's only saltwater crocodiles. We have alligators, and you can visit Buttermilk Farm, and get up close to our cute farm animals for a hands-on experience. Sit down for some home-made food at the Butterfly Creek Cafe, or relax while your children play in the free playground or ride The Admiral Express Train.


Highlights include:

  • Dinosaur Kingdom - The first of its kind in the New Zealand with real life moving dinosaurs, some up to 23 metres in length.
  • Mythic Creatures - see the world’s most fantastical legends come to life, Dragons, Unicorns, Serpents, Aliens, Mermaids, Jack & the Beanstalk and more amazing creatures.
  • NZ's only Saltwater Crocodiles - Meet Scar and Goldie in their awesome enclosure for a close-up view of these impressive beasts.
  • Kiwi Forest & Friends – Spot our brown kiwi in their nocturnal kiwi house, plus see cute otters and hundreds of squirmy eels.
  • Butterfly House - Walk amongst tropical butterflies, some will even land on you. Plus see turtles, fish, iguana and other tropical reptiles.
  • Buttermilk Farm - This highly interactive farmyard is a great way to get up close and feed your favourite farmyard animals such as baby rabbits, guinea pigs, Angora and mixed breed goats, alpacas and pigs.
  • Bugs - Meet some of the largest insects in the world such as the mighty Wetapunga and the awesome Tarantula.
  • Aquarium - New Zealand's largest tropical fresh-water aquaria and NZ's largest marine coral aquaria - both teeming with a wide variety of fascinating fish.
  • Reptiles - Get up close to fascinating reptiles including the American Alligator, Blue Tongue Lizard, native geckos and Bearded Dragons!
  • The Butterfly Creek Café also offers a wide range of tasty homemade food and don't forget to ride The Admiral Express train or play in one of our awesome outdoor playgrounds.
  • So come and see everything that Butterfly Creek has on offer. There is something for everyone.
Adult $33.00
Child $16.50 (3-15 years old)
Infant $0.00 (2 years & under Only)
2 Adults + 2 Children $99.00 (2 Adults + 2 Children - Full Price $99 if purchased individually - discounts shown from this rate)

Location

  • Butterfly Creek - 10 Tom Pearce Drive,
  • Auckland Airport 2022 New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Please Note: Child Age is 3-15 years old. Children aged 2 years old and under are free.

    You must arrive on the specified time of your booking.

    Family passes are priced as if purchased individually, discounts are shown from this rate.

    Opening Hours:

    Term Time Weekdays :

    Open Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays from 9.30am to 4.00pm (last entry 3.00pm)

    Weekends, Public Holidays & School Holidays hours:

    Open from 9.30am to 5.00pm (last entry 4.00pm) on weekends (Saturday and Sundays).

    Open 7 days a week during school holidays.

    Open all public holidays except for Christmas and Boxing Day when we are closed.

    Important information:

    Deals do not include the train ride - this is an additional $4.00.

    Deals are only valid for the date and time selected and cannot be changed.

    Please be on time for your booking and have your Bookme ticket ready on arrival.

    Discounted tickets are only valid for admission at the specified times. We will allow a 30 minute leeway period on either side of the allocated time otherwise you will be required to pay the difference up to full price.

  • Refund Policy:

    No refunds within 24 hours of visiting unless Butterfly Creek cancels the activity due to waterway, road or weather conditions. Otherwise, refunds are granted solely at the discretion of Butterfly Creek & may incur a 5% admin fee.

    General Terms & Conditions:

    Butterfly Creek (including respective employees, agents, officers and directors) exclude, to the fullest extent possible under law, all and any liability for any loss, damage or injury (whether direct or indirect or consequential, however arising) suffered by the Guest or any person associated with the Guest in relation to the booked activity. All activities have elements of risk and all guests undertaking any Activity do so voluntarily and at their own risk. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, all warranties, representations and implied terms are also excluded.

    Butterfly Creek reserves all rights to cancel any Activity at its discretion for (but not limited to) any of the following reasons: a) waterway, road or weather conditions; b) lack of numbers participating in the Activity; c) unsuitability of Guest(s) due to reasons such as intoxication or any other reasons rendering a Guest unsuitable or unfit to participate in the Activity; d) any other circumstances which are beyond the reasonable control of Butterfly Creek. All Guests agree to adhere to any instructions in relation to the Activity from Butterfly Creek at all times. These terms are subject to rights and remedies you have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 2003.

Available Bookings from 31 Jan to 13 Feb 2026

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$26.40 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$26.40 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$23.10 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$23.10 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$33.00
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • 2 Adults + 2 Children$89.00

  • Adult$33.00
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • 2 Adults + 2 Children$89.00

  • Adult$33.00
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • 2 Adults + 2 Children$89.00

  • Adult$33.00
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • 2 Adults + 2 Children$89.00

  • Adult$33.00
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • 2 Adults + 2 Children$89.00

  • Adult$33.00
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • 2 Adults + 2 Children$89.00

  • Adult$33.00
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • 2 Adults + 2 Children$89.00

  • Adult$33.00
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • 2 Adults + 2 Children$89.00

  • Adult$33.00
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • 2 Adults + 2 Children$89.00

  • Adult$33.00
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • 2 Adults + 2 Children$89.00

  • Adult$33.00
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • 2 Adults + 2 Children$89.00

Bookings close in 5 hours...

  • Adult$26.40 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$23.10
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$19.80 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$16.50
  • Infant Free of Charge

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.4

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wendyk6 from New Zealand wrote on 10 November 2025

Fantastic

Loved the experience. We had come back from Australia and consider this attraction to be up there with what we experienced over there. Great for kids

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Thats amazing to hear - we always strive to offer a world-class family experience so are delighted that you had a great visit. Thanks for coming to see us!

erikk2 from New Zealand wrote on 17 July 2025

Nice family day out.

The establishment provided a positive experience. It offered numerous amenities suitable for both children and adults. While a high ropes course was present, it was, regrettably, unavailable during the visit. Really recommended.

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Thanks for leaving a review - we are pleased you enjoyed your visit. Confusing comments about the high ropes - this is not part of Butterfly Creek but was part of a neighbouring business that closed down more than 2 years ago.

Nikita from New Zealand wrote on 25 January 2026

A must do

We absolutely loved it! Would definitely be back. Such a fun little escape

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Thanks for the wonderful review - its great to hear you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to having you back to visit another time

Amanda Bohanna from New Zealand wrote on 24 January 2026

Butterfly Creek

Aimed at younger kids although my teens and I loved the butterfly house! Stopping for a cold drink in the cafe at 3:20 to be told the kitchen was closed and they wouldn’t make smoothies after 3pm - a bit disappointing. The food and drinks are expensive for what they are. The iced chocolate was very watery.

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Thanks for coming to visit - we are pleased you and your family enjoyed the butterfly house. Its always popular with guests. Yes the kitchen does close at 3pm, however we always have cold drinks, ice creams and cabinet food (both hot and cold) available through until closing time.

brentice from New Zealand wrote on 17 January 2026

Interactive fun

We came as a family, dad needing a wheelchair with no issues. We found the staff friendly, and helpful. Lots to see, for young and old. Take your time, and take everything in.

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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear you had a great visit, and got to see all of the fun animals and attractions we have at Butterfly Creek. We hope to see you again soon.

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