Clubs/branches

The ABA currently has 23 affiliated clubs around NSW. There are also a number of areas where new clubs are being started. If you need any help finding a club near you, please contact the ABA Secretary.

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Membership of the ABA is gained through joining a local club.

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Please contact your local club for further details.

Click on a club below for more information

Bathurst

Bega Valley

Bega Valley

Even if you just have a passing interest in beekeeping but have had no experience you will be made most welcome.

Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains

We are based at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre in Katoomba

Central Coast

Central Coast

We are a diverse group of enthusiastic apiarists who are happy to help new beekeepers.

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Eurobodalla

Eurobodalla

A new club on the south coast of NSW

Goulburn

Goulburn

We welcome anyone interested in beekeeping in the Goulburn District.

Hawkesbury

Hawkesbury

Hawkesbury Beekeepers are based at the Hawkesbury Earthcare Centre, WSU, Richmond

Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley

We meet on the fourth Sunday of the month at the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Illawarra

Illawarra

We meet at Sutherland, where we have an education centre, museum and shop, and run demonstrations and courses on beekeeping.

Inner West

Inner West

The Inner West Beekeepersare a group of people passionate about urban beekeeping in Sydney’s Inner West.

Macarthur

Macarthur

Visitors are welcome to attend our field days and remember that you are never too old or too young to become a beekeeper!

Manning Valley

Manning Valley

The club aims to support all beekeepers in the area

Mid North Coast

Usually there is a guest speaker along with practical demonstrations and workshops.

Mudgee

Mudgee

We are proposing to create a new branch for the Mudgee region.

Nepean

Nepean

Supporting beekeepers in the Nepean region, we meet once a month at Emu Plains.

New England

A new club for the New England region

Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches

Supporting aspiring, novice and experienced beekeepers from Cammeray to Barrenjoey

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Northern Rivers

Northern Rivers

The Northern Rivers Branch of the ABA is based from Grafton to the Queensland border.

Parramatta

Parramatta

The club aims to improve the skills and knowledge of all its members irrespective of their level of expertise.

Shoalhaven

Shoalhaven

Supporting all beekeepers irrespective of their level of expertise and the type of system they manage.

Southern Highlands

Southern Highlands

The club aims to improve the skills and knowledge of all its members irrespective of their level of expertise.

Sydney

Sydney

Supporting urban beekeeping in all its forms and species.

Yass

Yass

We have recently created a new branch for the Yass region.