Tucked deep within the lush green heart of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest, the Daintree Entomological Museum is one of the region’s most fascinating and unexpected attractions.

Step inside and explore the largest private collection of butterflies and beetles in the Southern Hemisphere — a kaleidoscope of colour, shape, and design that captures the extraordinary diversity of the insect world.

Whether you’re a family of explorers, a budding naturalist, or simply curious about the hidden wonders of the Daintree, this is an experience not to be missed. The museum’s vast and colourful collection spans continents, habitats, and species — featuring thousands of carefully preserved insects from around the world.

Highlights include:

• Global diversity – rare and exotic species from South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

• Endemic wonders – insects found only in the Daintree Rainforest and Far North Queensland.

• Record-breakers – including the Goliath Beetle and the Hercules Moth, two of the largest insects on Earth.

• Personal discoveries – specimens collected and identified by Steve Lamond during his global expeditions.

Each display offers a glimpse into the incredible variety of insect life and the stories behind their discovery — from iridescent beetles to delicately patterned butterflies.