Beerwah, Queensland

Beerwah ( /ˈbɪərwɑː/ or /ˈbɪərwɔː/) is a town on the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Queensland, Australia. It is situated north of Glass House Mountains, approximately 80 km north of Brisbane, and just south of Landsborough. The main road through Beerwah is called Steve Irwin Way.^[2] It was formerly known as the Glasshouse Mountain Tourist Route and is accessed by the Bruce Highway, which bypassed the town in 1985. Beerwah is administered by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. At the 2006 census, Beerwah had a population of 1,626, with a further 2,636 people living in the surrounding locality.^[1]

Beerwah is a growing hinterland town.^[3] Transport links to Brisbane and northbound destinations at Beerwah railway station on the Nambour and Gympie North railway line.

A small bypass was constructed south of the town, including an overpass of the railway, a large roundabout at Roberts Road, and traffic signals at Kilcoy-Beerwah Road and Steve Irwin Way. This work opened to traffic in October 2009. As part of that project, however, the original level crossing was closed and demolished, causing concern amongst local residents who claimed it sliced the town in two.^[4] In 2010, many residents began to complain about the lack of signage to the town centre.

Australia Zoo is located in Beerwah. The zoo set up by Bob Irwin and later made famous by his son, Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. Australia Zoo has brought many visitors to the town of Beerwah and has been named Australia's major tourist attraction many times. Another tourist attraction, the Glass House Mountains, are located nearby. The Big Mower, one of Australia's big things is located in Beerwah.

Beerwah has three schools: Beerwah State School, Beerwah State High School, and Glasshouse Country Christian College, a private college.^[5]

See also

• Lawrence Daws
• Terri Irwin

References

External links

• Beerwah: Queensland Places
• Beerwah cemetery