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There were numerous Paralucia spinifera in this location. Flying fairly low to the ground, stopping for long periods of time when each one would rest, opening their wings to the sun and gently turning to get the sun on every part of their wings.

Temperature approx 13 or 14 degrees celcius, fully sunny, there was a light breeze in the general area but in the copse where the butterflies were located (their habitat) it was more sheltered, calm and warm. These butterflies are tiny. (Approx. 2cm width)

On occasion I saw two flying together/chasing each other, and occasionally I would see a third join them and send one of the other two flying away.

I have more pictures, but thought these would suffice for identification.

Plant nearby included in photos as it is their habitat:
Bursaria spinosa subspecies lasiophylla