HoneyWorld re-launches on the Southern Gold Coast

The Gold Coast’s hidden gem Honeyworld has a new lease on life, reopening today, now under the care of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Located opposite Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Honeyworld is a free attraction that has been a local favourite since it opened in the early 1990s as a small bee and honey experience.

“We took the opportunity to ensure that this attraction will remain open and free for visitors to enjoy for years to come,” said Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Manager Michael Kelly. “The Sanctuary has invested in a significant refresh of Honeyworld, including a new theatrette and walk-through experience.”

In keeping with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s conservation message, visitors to Honeyworld will be able to learn more about the importance of bees in our overall ecosystem and food production. Honeyworld offers an insight into different types of bees and how clever these small creatures are.

Michael said, “Alex Griffiths was a passionate beekeeper before he founded Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in 1947. It’s a lesser-known part of his legacy and an important story, which we’re looking forward to sharing through new displays, including his original beekeeping suit.

”Visitors will be able to get up close and see inside real beehives. Honeyworld is also a perfect Christmas shopping destination, where visitors can taste and purchase 30 different varieties of honey and discover a range of honey-related products with surprising health and cosmetic benefits!

The shopping experience will put a spotlight on local and Australian made produce, featuring iconic Queensland brands including Gold Coast Confectionery Co. and Buderim Ginger.

Honeyworld has been passed on to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary from long-time owner Cheryl Christiansen, who recalls the experience originated on the Sunshine Coast.

“Nobody was specializing in hive products such as bee pollen, propolis and royal jelly, and nobody had heard of how beneficial these products are for the body,” Cheryl said. “Education was desperately needed so we established an education arm. This was so successful on the Sunshine Coast, Honeyworld opened on the Gold Coast.”

Cheryl stepped away from Honeyworld in mid-2021, but she continues to encourage people to educate themselves about bees.

“Bees are like the canary in the coal mine,” Cheryl said. “The health and abundance of bees is a crucial indicator for the health of the wider environment. They have much to teach us.

Did you know that bees have inspired the way that we construct our cities through the use of hexagons in engineering?”

Honeyworld is open daily from 10 am – 4 pm (closed Christmas and ANZAC Day). Entry will remain free to the public.