Gold Coast Amateur Beekeepers Society

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Join the GCABS if you want to learn how to be a beekeeper or if you want to meet fellow beekeepers. This is a volunteer-run non-profit organisation.

We meet monthly (the 3rd Sunday of each month) at the GCABS HQ 74 Billabirra Cres, Nerang. The Gold Coast's longest standing beekeeping club, offering a friendly inclusive environment and training for new to senior beekeepers. The Society was formed at a meeting of nine people on 20/9/79 following an Adult Education course at the Gold Coast College of TAFE. The course was conducted by Mr John Rosser, who was later appointed as the Patron of Our Society. From the beginning, the main aim of the Society has been to promote the Hobby of Beekeeping & to provide information & assistance to fellow members & members of the public in relation to the keeping of Honey Bees. The main services provided for members are:

1.Distribution of the monthly newsletter "THE BUZZ".
2.Hire of honey extracting equipment to members at a nominal fee, assisting each other with all facets of Amateur Beekeeping.
3.The Membership Fee paid annually through ABA. See https://www.gcabs.net.au/
4. Mentoring program. Monthly Meetings are held on the THIRD Sunday of the Month commencing at 10.00am. They mostly take the form of a cup of tea & a yarn, a short formal meeting [Run in standard meeting format] followed by a practical session on beekeeping where everyone is encouraged to become involved. Other activities conducted on an irregular basis are, Assisting the Gold Coast City Council and members of the Public with the collection of Swarms of Bees; Competing in Honey Competitions at Field Days & Agricultural Shows; Running and/or attending Beekeepers Field Days; Running a Beekeeping Stall Annually at regional Shows. Our Society maintains a close association with other Amateur Beekeeping Associations, other Organisations within the Beekeeping lndustry and the Department of Primary Industries Apiculture Section. Members, guests and visitors are welcome at all meetings.

20/10/2026

Tix ( free ) available here : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2001808175139?aff=oddtdtcreator

plenty of seats still available.
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Build your varroa management skills and share the knowledge! 🐝

Are you a club mentor or experienced beekeeper looking to strengthen your practical varroa management skills and help others in your beekeeping community?

Join the Gold Coast Amateur Beekeepers Society for a hands-on training day supported by our Community Bee Innovation Fund.

The day kicks off with presentations from experienced beekeepers, followed by an afternoon of small-group practical sessions where you'll put your knowledge into action.

Learn practical techniques for varroa monitoring, biotechnical control, hive management, colony health checks and record-keeping.

You'll also have the chance to ask questions and take home equipment and resources to continue practising.

🗓️ Saturday 24 October: 10 am–3 pm
📍 Kedron-Wavell, Chermside
Register here 👉🏻 https://brnw.ch/21x6lZa

Sunday 1 November: 10 am–3 pm
📍 Fitzys Loganholme
Register here 👉🏻 https://brnw.ch/21x6lZ9

12/10/2026

19/09/2026

TOMORROW 10am . All welcome to attend. Learn about Aluen Cap treatment including following:
What it is.
How it works.
How to apply it.
Why it's a great option for controlling varroa mites.
This presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
Amateur Beekeepers Australia
Gold Coast Amateur Beekeepers Society

19/09/2026

At tomorrow's GCABS meeting, 20th Sept 2026, , we will learn about the Aluen Cap (approved oxalic acid treatment), by a company's representative. This should be really interesting as this is one of the few treatments you can use with the supers left on the hive.

The meeting starts at 10am and takes place at the clubhouse (74 Billabirra Crescent) in Nerang Country Paradise Parklands.

visitors and members of the public are welcome to attend. No cost to visit this meeting : anyone can come along.

I hope to see you all there,

01/09/2026

Botanical drawing for beginners

Next date: Sunday, 13 September 2026 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

This is an introductory class for anyone who would like to know where to start with drawing our beautiful native plants.

Tuition in the basic materials and techniques will be followed by simple learning activities focusing on observing and drawing living plants.

Your instructor is a highly skilled artist in this field and will inspire you in this wonderful area of botanical art.

To book your attendance, email [email protected]

Native Plants Qld, 74 Billabirra Crescent, Nerang,

19/08/2026

09/08/2026

Come get your local honey at family Funanza today !

01/08/2026

Lovely day for it ! Come get your local honey at the

19/06/2026

Club Meeting. Tomorrow Sunday 10am-12pm Wax management for small scale beekeepers. At the GCABS clubhouse Nerang. All welcome

Address

74 Billabirra Crescent
Nerang, QLD
4211

Opening Hours

10am - 1pm

Website

https://www.beekeepers.asn.au/gcabs

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