Beerwah: Australia Zoo and the Glass House Mountains

Australia Zoo is located in Beerwah. The Glass House Mountains, with their walking tracks, are part of the wider travel area. The planning considerations differ: for a visit to the zoo, getting there, tour options and show times are relevant; for walks, the named trails, their grading and duration matter.

Getting there and finding your way

Australia Zoo is located on Steve Irwin Way in Beerwah. The drive from Brisbane via the Bruce Highway takes approximately 60 minutes; actual travel time may vary depending on traffic. Queensland Rail Citytrain operates seven days a week on the route between the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Beerwah. Check the operator’s current information when planning, as service routes may change.

A timetable is available for the free shuttle to and from Beerwah Train Station. The zoo’s Courtesy Coach picks up passengers at the station and serves most trains. Taxis and rideshare services are other options to consider when planning your trip. As transport arrangements may change, confirm the current details with the operator.

Australia Zoo: Tour and show

Australia Zoo in Beerwah is the home of Steve Irwin. It covers more than 110 acres and is home to 1,200 animals; the operator may update the area and animal figures.

One specific way to discover the zoo’s animals and areas is the Back of House Tour. It passes a giraffe savannah, rhino bomas and paddocks, an elephant paddock, a cheetah enclosure and groups of lemurs. With a little luck, you may also see the rhinos taking a mud bath. Tour options may change; check current availability with the operator before planning.

Visitors can watch the Wildlife Warriors Show in the Crocoseum at 12 noon, featuring saltwater crocodiles, birds and snakes. Show details and schedules may change, so check the latest information before your visit. The tour and the show offer different planning considerations: the tour focuses on animal areas and the chance to see a rhino; the show has a stated time of 12 noon.

Landscapes and trails in the travel area

Mount Beerwah is located close to the destination. At 556 metres above sea level, it is the highest peak in the Glass House Mountains. Beerwah is home to the largest volcanic plug in the Glass House Mountains.

The wider travel area of Glass House Mountains National Park has walking tracks and shared-use trails at several locations. These include Tibrogargan Circuit, Soldier Settlers Trail and Trachyte Circuit. The walks are graded moderate (Grade 3) and take 1.5 to 3 hours. Check park alerts and current conditions before setting out.

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