Just north of Beerwah is one of Queensland’s, if not Australia’s, most famous tourist attractions. Australia Zoo is a fitting homage to its founder, zany wildlife enthusiast Steve Irwin. As well as all things slimy and scaly, the zoo has an amazing wildlife menagerie complete with a Cambodian-style Tiger Temple and the famous Crocoseum.
Various companies offer tours from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. The zoo operates a free bus to/from the Beerwah train station (bookings essential).
The zoo also has macaws, birds of prey, giant tortoises, snakes, otters, camels and more crocs and critters than you can poke a stick at. Plan to spend a full day at this amazing wildlife park.
