About this experience
Visit a beautiful honey farm for a tour & honey tasting. Wearing a veil, see bees up close, learn about bees & beekeeping & finish with a guided honey tasting and morning tea on the terrace.
Highlights
- Discover the fascinating world of bees and honey production on a guided tour
- Learn about the remarkable lives of bees and the art of beekeeping
- See how a Flow Hive works and learn about the lifecycle of bees
- Enjoy a guided honey tasting and sample a variety of premium honeys
- Explore the farm's stunning landscape and take in the picturesque views
What's included
- Guided tour of the honey farm where you will wear a veil to get close to the hives.
- Honey tasting session including our local Bowral honey.
- Opportunity to see an (empty) Flow Hive in operation to help understand how a beehive works.
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
You'll hear about the remarkable lives of these at-risk pollinators, see how a Flow Hive works, and then finish off with a guided honey tasting. This is a great activity for family groups or those visiting the Southern Highlands.
You'll join our beekeeper for a tour alongside the hives: wearing a head veil, you'll be able to safely observe the activities of the bees and hear about their remarkable lifecycle. The talk continues with a demonstration showing a modern hive, followed by a guided honey tasting featuring local raw honeys from different floral sources, each with it's own distinctive appearance, aroma, viscosity, mouth texture and taste. Included is a morning tea of leaf tea and coffee and freshly baked sourdough to complement the honey tasting. Our terrace looks across our private lake with rolling hills in the distance.
Our apiary is on the grounds of Retford Park, a beautiful historic property a 5x minute drive from Bowral main street. We also have honey available for purchase at our weekend farm gate stall.
Things to note
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Warm clothing
Terms & conditions
Honey is available for purchase after the tour.