About Us

The Townsville & District Beekeepers Association Inc is THE bee club for North Queensland. We have members travelling throughout north Queensland, in NSW and as far as WA. We cater to all beekeepers, from backyarders with a single hive to native bee enthusiasts to semi-commercial operators with over 150 hives.

Thinking of beekeeping but don’t know where to start?

No problem! Come to a meeting and we can help you get started. Advice, equipment, bees, the works… we even have a club shop with equipment at very competitive prices! We will mentor you from beginner through to seasoned pro!

Our club aims to:

increase the knowledge of bees and the bee culture
improve the standard of beekeeping among beekeepers, and to assist with the formation of sub-branches and to affiliate with similar bodies.
assist in the study of subjects allied and relevant to apiculture
foster intelligent observation and good practical handling of bees.
afford advice and assistance to beginners, particularly in overcoming their early difficulties.
arrange lectures, discussions, demonstrations and field days for the benefit of members.
assist members in obtaining suitable apiculture material.
conduct and encourage experimental work connected with the beekeeping industry.
assist members with and by acquisition of equipment.
provide a means whereby apiarists may be represented through a common organisation for the welfare of the industry.
protect natural honey resources and to protect the unnecessary destruction of honey-producing flora.

Want to know more about bees and beekeeping?

Here is a nice introduction to the Wonderful World of Honey.

Pollination Services

Are you a commercial fruit or vegetable grower? We have members who have registered businesses and contract their hives for pollination services. If you would like some more information about this, send an email to