Beenleigh is located close to the Gold Coast, only 33kms south-east of Brisbane and is Yugambeh Peoples country. A visit to the Yugambeh Museum located in town is a testament to the language and heritage of the people.
Sugar cane was the first industry in the area and Australia’s oldest Rum Distillery, Beenleigh Artisan Distillery which opened in 1884 is still fully operational today. Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum comprises of twenty heritage buildings filled with original memorabilia of times gone by and an amazing indigenous theatre dinner show, Spirits of the Red Sand. Staying in Beenleigh is made easy with short and long term self-contained only parking in Hugh Muntz Park just 850m from the centre of town. There is no charge to stay with a limit of 72 hours. The dump point and potable water is also located in Hugh Muntz Park. Beenleigh has abundant parklands, good shopping, clubs, rail connectivity to Brisbane & the Gold Coast and interesting attractions.
Tourist/Visitor Information Centre
Hyperdome Visitor Information Centre,
Entrance 2, Hyperdome Shopping Centre,
Mandew St, Shailer Park.
Ph: 07 3801 9199
www.hyperdomeshopping.com.au
Casual Parking
All streets where ample parking is available.
Short & Long Term Parking
Hugh Muntz Park, Reisers Rd 72hrs, nil charge, s/c vehicles only, m/coverage, pets on lead, tlts, BBQ, water, covered seating.
Dump Point
Hugh Muntz Park, Reisers Rd (Lat: -27.7172 Long: 153.2091)
Potable Water
Hugh Muntz Park, Reisers Rd, restricted water tap due to drought conditions
Hospital
Nearest hospital is at Meadowbrook
Doctors Surgery
204 Main St 07 3412 7777
Dentist
204 Main St 07 3412 7777
Pharmacy
Beenleigh Marketplace, 114 George St 07 3484 1227
Supermarket
Beenleigh Marketplace, George St 07 3382 0400