Once a sugar town renowned for its rum production, Beenleigh has for more than a century been a vital connection between the capital city Brisbane and the Gold Coast region.
Situated among stretches of sugarcane just off the highway to Brisbane, the historic town of Beenleigh is an entirely different experience for Gold Coast visitors.
This rural Gold Coast area was settled in 1864 with German, English and Scottish settlers all adding to the town's current character.
Experience the original Coomera lock-up, marvel at period homes or explore the history of Yugambeh Aboriginal people at regional museums.
There are unexpected attractions in this region to, take a tour of Queensland's largest brewery, experience an off-road driving circuit, performance racing venues or fine tune your fitness at a number of impressive sporting facilities.
The local rivers and waterways have always been important to the residents of this area, supporting their livelihoods and providing an opportunity for recreation. The Albert and Logan Rivers offer a great days fishing for bream, whiting and trevally.
Complete with country town feel, main street pubs and a tangible Aboriginal heritage, Beenleigh offers many rewards for the traveller.
Location: North.
Orientation: 35km to Brisbane, 45km to Surfers Paradise.
