Beerwah

Beerwah is a town in the Sunshine Coast hinterland of Queensland that sits across a rural landscape dotted with farms and open spaces. The area is shaped by rolling green hills and acts as a connecting point between coastal cities and the countryside.

A receiving post opened in 1891, and the formal post office was established in 1907, marking the town's growing importance as a trading center. This development was tied to the arrival of the railway, which opened up the region.

The name comes from the Kabi language and means something like "climbing up to the sky," reflecting the local connection to the surrounding landscape. The area keeps this linguistic link to the past and to the first inhabitants.

The town is linked to major cities by the Beerwah railway station on the Nambour-Gympie North line. Visitors can easily reach larger urban areas while still enjoying the quieter rural surroundings.

The main road is called Steve Irwin Way, named after the famous wildlife expert and founder of Australia Zoo. This reflects the town's strong connection to the Irwin family and their conservation work in the area.

Location: Queensland

Location: Sunshine Coast Region

Elevation above the sea: 155 m

Shares border with: Peachester, Glass House Mountains, Coochin Creek, Bells Creek, Landsborough, Mount Mellum

GPS coordinates: -26.85556,152.96000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:28