Leading native bee education

Empowering the next generation for a sustainable future. 

Become a native beekeeper

Inspire young bee enthusiasts

Join Native Bee Kids Club

Get your kids involved in hands-on, useful native bee activities, as well as recycling materials from around the home to facilitate bee education and inspire sustainability.

$25.00
Every 3 months
✓ A hands-on activity delivered for each school holidays
✓ Bonus materials to keep kids busy and active
✓ Engaging videos with fun, educational content
✓ Q&A sessions

What our customers are saying

  • We started with one, now we have thirteen

    The Australian Native Bee Co have done a fantastic job for the last few years. We started with one hive and now we're up to thirteen and they do a great job of pollinating our fruit trees. They also produce some amazing honey!

    - Jimmy (Lennox Community Garden)

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  • Best present ever received

    Recently my family surprised me with the gift of a native bee hive. Its the best present I have ever received. We opted for the professional delivery service because we were new to bees. Now when I walk around my garden the hum of the bees has become the song of my garden!

    Tiere - Gold Coast, QLD

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  • 8 years of benefits to our kids

    We have had our hives for around eight years. The benefits for our children are cultural practices, the science around why this happens and the amount children get to engage with the bees safely.

    - Sophie (Lennox Head Community Preschool)

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Learn to become a native beekeeper

Join our online course - Keeping Australian native bees

We’ve created the most comprehensive online course for teachers and bee enthusiasts alike! Packed with engaging video tutorials, easy to follow lessons, and additional activities, this resource brings the fascinating world of native bees to life. Complete it at your own pace to enhance the learning experience.

  • Learn from expert-led step by step videos

  • Access in-depth written content

  • Engage with activities designed to complement each lesson

  • Unlimited lifetime access

Monthly payments
over 12 months

$20/month

One payment
save $40

$200

Why us?

  • Australia’s leading experts

    With over 40 years of experience in native bee hive management, conservation, and teaching, we are passionate about sharing our knowledge and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. Whether you’re a beginner, educator, or experienced beekeeper, our expert team offers hands-on guidance, engaging educational programs, and practical support to help you succeed.

  • Experienced educators

    Our team have delivered hundreds of presentations to community groups, preschools, primary schools, high schools, and teachers. We understand how to engage learners of all ages, aligning our programs with the Early Years Learning Framework and various school syllabus stages to provide meaningful, curriculum-based learning experiences.

Who we’ve worked with

  • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Costa - Gardening Australia

  • Western Sydney University

  • Miguel Maestre

  • Murrook Cultural Centre

  • The Farm - Byron Bay

  • Landcare Australia

  • Ku-ring-gai Council

  • Byron Shire Council

  • Roads and Maritime Services NSW

  • Gold Coast City Council

  • Catholic Schools Office

  • NSW Education Department

  • MWT Foods

  • Queensland Education Department

  • Mid Coast Council

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes! Our bees cannot sting so do not cause anaphylactic responses that European honey bees do. This means that the bees are a great addition to home gardens and childcare centres. The hives can observed close up by children, pets and those who experience anaphylaxis with no risk of being stung. 

  • We position our hives facing a north-east direction with shade and protection from the midday and afternoon sun. It is also important to ensure hives are not placed next to or on reflective heat surfaces (for example metal fencing). Hives are either mounted on a star picket or bracket (sold separately).

  • You can book a presentation and purchase hives through the learn section on our website or get in touch with Steve on 0404 831 659 to work out the best solution for you educational context.

People say that native bees are an investment and I agree, by purchasing a native bee hive you are investing in your children and grandchildrens knowledge and experiences of the natural world.

You are investing in the production of edible food products, both from the bees and through their efforts. But most importantly, you are investing in the health of the natural environment in your area.”

— Steve