Premium Australian Beehive Kit – Complete Beekeeping Solution

Australian Beehive (8-Frame & 10-Frame) Product Description

 

Product Overview

 

Our Australian-style beehives are crafted from premium New Zealand pine, ensuring knot-free, moisture-resistant, and long-lasting durability. The ventilated screened bottom board design enhances airflow, helping to regulate hive temperature and reduce the risk of varroa mites. The bottom can be paired with a metal tray or PVC tray, providing easy cleaning and improved hive hygiene.

 

Product Specifications

 

8-Frame Beehive

 

• Exterior Dimensions: 505mm x 355mm x 242mm (Deep Box)

 

• Frame Width: 13 7/8 inches (≈35.2cm)

 

• Weight (When Full of Honey):

 

◦ Shallow Box: ≈32 lbs (14.5 kg)

 

◦ Medium Box: ≈40 lbs (18 kg)

 

◦ Deep Box: ≈64 lbs (29 kg)

 

• Key Benefit: More compact, making it easier to keep the hive warm in colder months, and bees tend to build comb faster

 

10-Frame Beehive

 

• Exterior Dimensions: 505mm x 405mm x 242mm (Deep Box)

 

• Frame Width: 16 3/8 inches (≈41.6cm)

 

• Weight (When Full of Honey):

 

◦ Shallow Box: ≈40 lbs (18 kg)

 

◦ Medium Box: ≈50 lbs (22.5 kg)

 

◦ Deep Box: ≈80 lbs (36 kg)

 

• Key Benefit: Holds more honey and accommodates a larger bee population, reducing the need for additional hive stacking

 

Key Features & Benefits

 

• ✅ Premium New Zealand Pine – Knot-free, durable, and resistant to warping, ensuring longevity and structural integrity.

 

• ✅ Optimized Hive Ventilation – Screened bottom board improves airflow, reduces moisture buildup, and prevents mold growth.

 

• ✅ Enhanced Pest Control – Mesh bottom helps to reduce varroa mites naturally, improving colony health.

 

• ✅ Optional Metal or PVC Tray – Designed for easier cleaning, reducing debris accumulation and preventing hive infections.

 

• ✅ Stackable & Space-Saving – Square structure allows efficient storage and hive expansion while maintaining stability

 

Why Choose Our Beehives?

 

If you’re looking for a lighter, easier-to-handle hive that allows faster comb-building, the 8-frame beehive is the ideal choice. However, if your priority is higher honey yields and a larger colony capacity, the 10-frame beehive is the better option.

 

Our beehives are designed based on high-demand beekeeping keywords, including:

“Best beehive for honey production,” “Australian beehive 10-frame,” “ventilated beehive bottom board,” “New Zealand pine beehive,” and “pest-resistant beehive design.”

 

We provide complete hive kits and accessories, helping beekeepers achieve efficient, sustainable, and high-yield honey production.