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Australia Zoo Bus Hire Brisbane

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Brisbane Hire Bus Team
Published 2026-06-03
Australia Zoo Bus Hire Brisbane

Australia Zoo at Beerwah is Queensland's most famous tourist attraction and one of the most popular school excursion destinations in Australia. Founded by Bob Irwin and made iconic by Steve Irwin, Australia Zoo draws over one million visitors a year — and Brisbane Hire Bus is one of the most regular charter operators on the Brisbane–Beerwah run.

About Australia Zoo

Australia Zoo is located on Steve Irwin Way in Beerwah — approximately 90 km north of Brisbane via the Bruce Highway. The zoo covers over 100 hectares and is home to more than 1,200 animals including crocodiles, tigers, cheetahs, wombats, koalas, Tasmanian devils, and an extraordinary collection of Australian wildlife. The Crocoseum — a 5,000-seat stadium hosting daily wildlife demonstrations — is the zoo's centrepiece experience.

Australia Zoo is open daily 9am to 5pm. The zoo offers curriculum-aligned educational programs for school groups and a separate education centre. It is widely considered one of the best zoos in the Asia-Pacific region.

Getting to Australia Zoo from Brisbane

Australia Zoo is approximately 90 km from Brisbane CBD via the Bruce Highway — typically 75–80 minutes by road. The route is straightforward: north on the Bruce Highway from Brisbane, exit at Steve Irwin Way (Exit 73), and the zoo entrance is 3 km from the freeway.

Australia Zoo has a large, well-organised coach and bus parking area adjacent to the main entrance — one of the most coach-friendly attractions in Queensland. B.H.B drops school groups directly at the designated coach bay.

📋 Recommended Schedule

Depart Brisbane schools 7:30–8:00am → Arrive Australia Zoo 9:00–9:15am (opening time) → Depart zoo 3:00pm → Arrive Brisbane schools 4:15–4:45pm

Australia Zoo School Excursions

Australia Zoo's education programs are among the most comprehensive of any wildlife park in Australia. Curriculum-aligned programs include:

  • Wildlife biology and Australian ecosystems (Year 4–10)
  • Conservation science and endangered species programs (Year 7–12)
  • Crocoseum wildlife demonstration (all year groups)
  • Behind-the-scenes keeper experience programs (Year 9–12)

Brisbane Hire Bus is one of Australia Zoo's most regular school charter operators. Our WWC-checked drivers, safety-inspected vehicles, and experience on the Bruce Highway make us a trusted choice for school coordinators.

Group Day Trips to Australia Zoo

Beyond school excursions, Australia Zoo is a popular destination for:

  • Tourist groups — international and interstate visitors to Brisbane who want the full Australia Zoo experience
  • Corporate team days — team-building and social day format; Australia Zoo's group packages include catered lunch options
  • Seniors clubs — the zoo's paved pathways and accessible facilities make it suitable for seniors groups; electric scooters are available on-site
  • Community groups — a popular annual outing for Brisbane community organisations

Frequently Asked Questions

Australia Zoo is approximately 90 km north of Brisbane via the Bruce Highway — typically 75–80 minutes by road. B.H.B recommends departing Brisbane schools by 8am to arrive at zoo opening time (9am). Return departure from the zoo by 3pm gets students back to Brisbane by 4:15–4:45pm.
Yes — Australia Zoo is one of B.H.B's most regular school excursion destinations. We typically run multiple vehicles in coordination for large year-group excursions. All B.H.B drivers on school bookings hold current WWC Blue Card clearances. B.H.B issues GST-inclusive tax invoices to school accounts.
Yes — B.H.B regularly coordinates 2, 3, or 4 vehicles for large school year-group excursions to Australia Zoo. Multiple vehicles depart together and arrive together. All vehicles are confirmed with the same pickup and return times, and a single consolidated invoice is issued to the school.
A return school excursion from Brisbane schools to Australia Zoo (approximately 7–8 hours total vehicle time) starts from $660–$780 GST-inclusive for a 33-seat coach. Contact B.H.B with your school suburb, student count, and date for a fixed quote.

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