Hunter Lavender Farm

wcpmedia
Dec 17, 2024
2 min read

Updated: Mar 6

Escape into nature and experience the allure, captivating aroma, and unique flavours of lavender.

Now open - 14 December 2024 to 5 January 2025.

This summer’s theme, A Sensory Journey, invites you to escape into nature and immerse yourselves in the beauty, fragrance, and taste of lavender. The farm’s short, carefully timed season coincides with the lavender’s peak bloom – when the flowers are at their most vibrant and fragrant – drawing thousands of visitors. This year, the season runs from 14 December to 5 January, with the possibility of an extension depending on the weather and the condition of the flowers.

Visitors can enjoy a Honey Harvest Experience for $55 or do a Beekeeping for Beginners experience for $95 to learn the basic of beekeeping through a hands-on exploration of an active and buzzing beehive. You’ll don protective gear, light a smoker and inspect the hive – where you’ll see firsthand the inner workings of a productive beehive.

When it comes to experiences at the Hunter Lavender Farm, it’s all about the lavender, of course. Visitors can book a Lavender Field Walk for just $15 at certain times of the day. Professional photography sessions are also available for $280 with a Lavender Mini Photo Session. The Dried Lavender and Flower Arrangement experience is on 4 January and costs $185. Yoga in Lavender Bloom - The Ultimate Summer Yoga Experience that is being held on 31 December to welcome the New Year with intention and serenity.

READ ABOUT HUNGERFORD HILL YOUR HUNTER VALLEY MAGAZINE

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"There is a unique place nestled deep in the Hunter Valley near the little town of Broke that is open to the public for just one month per year. Surrounded by boutique wineries and a stunning rural landscape, visiting this property is like stepping into Provence, France and is truly a ‘sensory journey’. Those in the know come every year, and this year, the owner are celebrating their third season..."