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You are here: Home / Articles / Beerwah to Costco in Northlakes – Is it worth it?

Beerwah to Costco in Northlakes – Is it worth it?

September 22, 2014 by Glasshouse Country 19 Comments

Today was our second “shopping trip” to Costco in North Lakes and like any good local should: “I ask myself is it worth the journey?“.

Depending on which exit one takes on the Bruce Highway the journey from Beerwah to Costco North Lakes is approximately 90km return, but when you get there the fuel is heavily discounted. (or so they say).

Costco Northlakes September 2014

Travel to Costco: Is it worth it and are there saving to be made by shopping there?  – (I hope so). 

Todays unleaded fuel cost $1.39 / Litre at Costco. I know that because I filled up my tank. Later in the day when I phoned Woolworths to ask the price of fuel I was informed that they, (Woolworths) were not allowed to give out the price of fuel over the phone … so I drove in to check out the price myself and learned that the cost for Unleaded Fuel at Woolworths in Beerwah is $1.42 on the same day,  that’s a savings for 3 miserable cents. … mmm not a very significant difference between Woolworths and Costco and certainly not worth the 90km journey today.

Did we save on other products? – Well todays attraction certainly wasn’t the discounted unleaded fuel, but I think we saved on a range of other products, like Milo, Toilet Paper, Washing Powder, Butter, “live culture”, drinks.

** please note **  The author of this post is not very price savvy, but as the keeper of a family of 6 I’m always keen to make my dollar work for me, and yes I still think it’s worth it and I’m planning a third trip.

Perhaps you (the reader) can help me out and and answer the question below.

Is there saving to be gained by traveling to Costco? 

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  1. Marlo Geerse says

    September 22, 2014 at 10:47 am

    I don’t even need to read the article to say, YES!

    Reply
  2. Kelly Zontanos says

    September 22, 2014 at 10:47 am

    over rated. i keep my money where i live. glasshouse country!!!

    Reply
    • Marlo Geerse says

      September 22, 2014 at 11:31 am

      It’s only Woolworths that suffers, most of us still shop at our local fruit and veg barns, IGA , Aldi and local butchers. Oh and the corner store for bread and milk.
      Its not over rated, it’s called saving money and still eating great food that isn’t home brand.

      Reply
    • Zac Berkuta says

      September 22, 2014 at 11:46 pm

      When I get a pay rise I’ll stop think about saving money, but with penalty rates looking to be scrapped i can’t see that happening anytime soon

      Reply
  3. Marlo says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    Was the the price of E10 or Unleaded? Costco doesn’t sell E10 and I have seen many try and compare those wrongly.

    Reply
    • Glasshouse Country says

      September 22, 2014 at 9:32 pm

      Hi Marlo, prices shown are for unleaded, My first journey to Costco I had forgotten that they offered fuel and I filled up else where, this time (my second trip to Costco) I spent most of my time figuring out the “Fuel Pay” machine. – I only thought to write the article after returning home this evening. On my next visit (third visit) I intend to take photographs. – Roland

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      • Marlo says

        September 22, 2014 at 9:42 pm

        I am also a family of 6 and it has been great for us, not only for the food, but the amazing return policy they have (ask about it next time your in).

        To start with, my partner drives to Brisbane and back 4-5 times a week and his car can only use 98 premium. Filling his tank has dropped from over $100 to average $70 as he also gets better fuel economy.
        I spend an average of $500 per month at Costco, but that includes luxury items that we normally don’t buy like shoes, clothes, electrical appliance, and then I stock up on fruit and veg locally, as well as meat, milk and bread on a daily basis.
        We have used the optical centre twice already and have saved over $100 for each pair of glasses and the purchase of our dog food alone has given us the membership back.

        We live in Landsborough, and yes, the 35 minute drive is worth it alone for the HUGE $15 pizza’s 🙂 I could go on all day.

        Reply
  4. Greg Young says

    September 22, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Most definitely you easily save your joining fee in just 1 big shop I only shop for essentials between Costco visits at the other majors,

    Reply
  5. Anja Dunford says

    September 22, 2014 at 11:09 am

    Yes!! Costco saves us over $400 a month. That’s not even fuel just groceries! Love it

    Reply
  6. Jenniel Neilen says

    September 22, 2014 at 11:10 am

    It can be. But its not a once a week shop

    Reply
  7. David Keal says

    September 22, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Absolutely yes! Do as much of my shopping as possible there at Costco then the remainder at Aldi and IGA in Beerwah. Thankfully I now never have to shop at Woolies again!

    Reply
  8. Kristy Dalleau says

    September 22, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Yes

    Reply
  9. Lesley Gillian Manks says

    September 22, 2014 at 11:52 am

    Yes yes and yes…..

    Reply
  10. Nessa Moller says

    September 22, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Ummm, yeah …

    Reply
  11. Shane Murphy says

    September 22, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Some great savings there. Especially 98octane fuel.

    Reply
  12. Sharon Nichole Lindsay says

    September 22, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    Yes differently worth the trip for us as we save big time on nappies, wipes, toilet paper etc.. And we only have to go once a month

    Reply
  13. Annette Harris says

    September 22, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    No

    Reply
  14. Diane Stirling says

    September 22, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    What do they sell?

    Reply
  15. Marg Aret says

    September 23, 2014 at 7:21 am

    I would think Not unless you live on processed/canned foods…anything fresh needs to be bought more often…

    Reply

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