[header] How to find a wild native australian beehive [title] Consider whether these bees are in your area. [step] Red or orange resin is a telltale sign of a beehive in a tree or other space. [title] Look for foragers. 
[step] If you see many of them heading in a similar direction, the hive may be in that direction. Do this in the late afternoon, when the sun is not in your eyes, or on a cloudy day, so you can see the black bodies against the grey.