Flutter at Gateway: An Immersive Butterfly Experience at Vivid Sydney 2023

Get ready for a mesmerising experience this Vivid Sydney festival as Gateway Sydney, the iconic dining precinct in Circular Quay, is set to morph into an enchanting butterfly wonderland from 26 May to 17 June 2023. Teaming up with the acclaimed design studio Skunk Control, Gateway Sydney is curating a unique experience for families and visitors alike, perfect for the budding naturalist in your brood.

Prepare to be dazzled by over 600 butterflies dispersed throughout the installations and captivated by an interactive colour transformation spectacle, 'The Kaleidoscope'. Peer through a rotating portal to reveal a vibrant, colourful butterfly scene, an incredible exploration of the science of colour and light. The use of optical filters in the Kaleidoscope changes the natural light, creating a real-time colour metamorphosis that your little ones will adore.

'The Kaleidoscope': Interactive Color Transformation Activation

Find yourself bathed in light amongst the shifting colours by positioning yourself between the portal and the butterfly ecosystem, a truly unforgettable experience. Adding to the Flutter magic, the installation will also showcase butterflies handcrafted by students from various Sydney primary schools, a product of the wonderful Gateway Sydney and Skunk Control schools outreach programme.

Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the wonder of nature and science intertwining, right in the heart of Circular Quay during Vivid Sydney. You and your kids will leave with an appreciation of the beauty of butterflies and the magic of light, colour, and transformation.

Where:    Gateway Sydney, Alfred St, Circular Quay, NSW 2000
When:     From 26 May to 17 June 2023 during Vivid Sydney festival
Cost:       Free entry

Get ready to be swept off your feet by this whimsical butterfly experience. Flutter over to Gateway Sydney for an illuminating family-friendly affair this Vivid Sydney or find out more at the Gateway Sydney website.