Beenleigh is a town in the City of Logan, about 36 km south of the Brisbane CBD, with riverside parks, a heritage village, a rum distillery and a Town Square beside the train station. It makes an easy day out for families who like a bit of history with their playground time.
The parks sit along the Logan River and its creeks, the Historical Village is in the middle of town, and the rum distillery (for adults) is a short trip away in Eagleby.
Logan River Parklands
Logan River Parklands is a riverside park off Blackbird Street, beside the Pacific Motorway. It has an accessible playground, electric barbecues, an accessible picnic area, toilets, an accessible car park and fitness equipment, plus volleyball.
The gates open at 6 am and close at 7 pm daily from August to April, and at 6 pm from May to July.
The river is the drawcard. There is a boat ramp, canoe and kayak access and a fishing pontoon.
Dogs at Logan River Parklands
The park has a large and a small off-leash area, so it suits a dog and kids on the same trip.
Doug Larsen Park and Albert River Park
Two more free family parks are close by. Doug Larsen Park is the duck park, with a waterway, a viewing platform, two playgrounds, a skate park and electric barbecues.
Albert River Park in Eagleby has two playgrounds, a skate bowl, a basketball court, table tennis and off-leash dog areas.
Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum
The Historical Village is at 205 Main Street and is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm. It is a collection of preserved original buildings, including a church, council chambers, Saverin House, Heck Home and the Coomera Lock Up, along with historic homes, vintage machinery and exhibits about early Queensland life.
You can explore on your own or book a guided heritage tour. The village does not list admission prices online, so ring 07 3382 0608 or email [email protected] before you go.
Beenleigh Rum Distillery
Beenleigh Rum Distillery is at 142 Distillery Road, Eagleby. It is a heritage-listed distillery that has been making rum since the 1800s, and the main entrance is a photo stop in itself.
The distillery is listed as open seven days from 10 am. Tours and tastings are booked online through the distillery’s website, the venue has a restaurant, and entry is 18 and over only, so this one is for the adults on your day out.
On the same road, the Distillery Road Market runs events with free entry for all ages.
Beenleigh Town Square
Beenleigh Town Square, at 1 Kent Street, is the council’s outdoor event space in the middle of town. It has two lawns, an undercover performance space called the Civic Platform, a market space that holds about 30 stalls, a pavilion cafe, public toilets and accessible bathrooms. It hosts markets, local festivals, concerts and activity classes, and the precinct is smoke-free.
It is about a 300 m walk from Beenleigh train station, and the nearest bus stop is about 250 m away, so it is the easiest place to start if you are coming by train.
Planning your visit
- How long: A half day covers a park and the Historical Village. Add the distillery or a second park for a full day.
- Best time: The Historical Village is open Monday to Saturday, so plan a weekday or Saturday for that stop.
- Cost: The parks and Town Square are free. The Historical Village and distillery tours do not list prices online.
- What to bring: Water, sunscreen and hats for the riverside parks.
- Accessibility: Town Square has accessible parking and bathrooms. Check with the Historical Village about access to the older buildings.
Getting there and parking
By car it is about 36 km from the Brisbane CBD, about 35 minutes without heavy traffic. Town Square has free on-site parking, and each park has its own car park. Council has proposed timed parking zones for the town centre, so look for signs.
By train, Beenleigh station is the end of the Beenleigh line, with Queensland Rail services to Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Check Translink for current times, as track works can change services.
Nearby
- Alexander Clark Park – a big Logan River park in Loganholme with a koala tower playground.
- Daisy Hill Koala Centre – koalas and bush walks in Logan.
- Daisy Hill Conservation Park – bush walking and bike trails.
- Browse more Logan days out, parks and markets.
Events in the area
- Beenleigh Cane Festival – see the post for the next dates.
You might also like
- Loganholme
- Federation Drive Reserve (Bethania)
- Logan Village
Quick answers
What is there to do in Beenleigh?
Visit the Historical Village on Main Street, picnic and fish at Logan River Parklands, let the kids loose at Doug Larsen Park, tour the rum distillery (18 and over), or catch an event at Town Square.
Is Beenleigh Historical Village open daily?
It is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm, according to the village’s website. Check before you go.
Is there parking at Beenleigh Town Square?
Yes, Town Square has free on-site parking and accessible parking.
Can kids go to the rum distillery?
No. The distillery says it is for people aged 18 and over only.
Can you take dogs to Logan River Parklands?
Yes. There is a large and a small off-leash area.
How do you get to Beenleigh by train?
Beenleigh is the end of the Beenleigh line. Town Square is about a 300 m walk from the station.
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