Made of corflute plastic, this NUC box has an entrance disc and is used mainly for easy transport or capturing bee swarms. Includes 5 frame

For sale — 5-frame Langstroth nucleus colony with a recently mated, laying queen and proven brood pattern. Ready for immediate transfer into your full-depth Langstroth hive.

Each NUC includes frames of bees, open and capped brood, honey stores, and pollen — a complete, self-sustaining colony from day one.

Pickup: Quakers Hill or Kurrajong Heights — by appointment only
Price: $320 (50% deposit required to secure your booking)

What’s Included

• 5 full-depth Langstroth frames
• 8,000–12,000 European honey bees
• Recently mated queen with active, healthy brood pattern
• Strong, field-ready colony
• Corflute NUC box included

Prefer a Wooden Box?

Reusable wooden Nuc boxes are available on request. A $100 refundable deposit applies, returned within 7 days of pickup in original condition.

Availability & Booking

NUC colonies are available September through February (spring and summer season only). Bookings open approximately 4–6 weeks before the season commences.

Numbers are strictly limited each season. Early bookings are strongly recommended — late enquiries cannot be guaranteed allocation.

Pickup & Delivery

Pickup only from Quakers Hill or Kurrajong Heights. Delivery available for orders of 20 or more colonies within 100km — enquire directly.

Biosecurity Compliance

Sydney Bees sells exclusively to NSW DPI-registered beekeepers operating in compliance with current Varroa destructor management requirements. Your DPI registration number is required at the time of booking.

We maintain full Varroa treatment records across all colonies. Treatment history available on request.

Seasonal availability is limited — register your interest early to secure your allocation.

s and foundation sheets.

Note: Gate and vent colors and style may vary.

Assembled dimension: 55 x 20 x 27 cm

4 weeks of booking
To be picked up in 4 weeks with 50% advance and 50% at the time on delivery.

Specifications:
• Frames: 5 frames in a corflute nucleus box
• Bees: Approx. 8,000 to 12,000 European honey bees
• Queen Bee: Included — pre-mated and healthy
• Pickup: By appointment only — locations near Rouse Hill or Bilpin
• Booking: Minimum 4 weeks’ notice required
• Delivery: Not available outside Central Coast at this time
• NSW Requirements: Buyers must provide a valid NSW Beekeeper Registration Number at the time of booking. Orders cannot be processed without proof of registration.