Lavender Farm, Gin Distillery & B&B in Riverhead, AucklandReserve your stay with us.

Name: Lavender Hill
Address: 11 Beacon Road, Riverhead, Auckland, 0793, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 21 111 6686

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Tui room
The Tui room is located upstairs and has an adjacent lounge. The bed can be configured as a king or 2 large singles. There is a view over the trees in the mature garden across to the Waitakere Ranges. The Tui room has its own private ensuite.
Kererū room
The Kereru room is located upstairs and has an adjacent lounge. The bed can be configured as a king or 2 large singles. There is a view over lavender fields and the olive grove. The Kereru room has an antique rosewood dresser and its own private ensuite.
Pīwakawaka room
The Piwakawaka room is conveniently located on the ground floor. The bed can be configured as a king or 2 large singles. The French doors open up to the covered patio and you can walk directly to the lawn, lavender fields and olives. The Piwakawaka room has its own private ensuite and a short hallway separates it from the main lounge.
Whole House
Our “Barn” has four spacious, well-ventilated, bright bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and all the mod cons. Each of our bedrooms can be set up as either double or twin rooms. Exclusive use bookings are ideal for groups of up to eight people or for family. This option also makes for an exceptional wedding headquarters, with many wedding venues such as the Hunting Lodge, Kumeu Valley Estate, Markovina, and Allely Estate in close proximity. Or the exclusive use of the barn can be used for couples looking for an intimate space with gorgeous views to get married with us here at Lavender Hill.
Workshop Room
Lavender Hill offers an ideal location for meetings/ workshops just 30 min from downtown Auckland and is surrounded by award-winning restaurants and vineyards. Combine the meeting with our quality accommodation or just book the room for a day.Tastefully decorated with natural cork flooring and antique furniture the room has a large native rimu table for 10. Contact us to discuss catering options or to arrange a gin tasting at the end of the day!

Welcome to Lavender Hill

Nestled in the rolling hills of Riverhead, Lavender Hill is a boutique seven-acre estate where rustic charm meets refined luxury. Jason and Trish Delamore have created a quality retreat combined with a sustainable and immersive farm-to-glass experience just 30 minutes from central Auckland.Whether you are seeking a peaceful getaway, an exceptional spirit, or a unique day out, Lavender Hill brings together the best of artisan craftsmanship and natural beauty:

The Distillery: Home to handcrafted, award-winning spirits—including a range of gins and a superb limoncello using estate-grown Yen Ben lemons—distilled on-site with our solar powered still and meticulous attention to detail.. Luxury Accommodation: A private, high-end barn retreat designed for tranquil escapes, intimate gatherings, or boutique corporate workshops (with separate meeting room), surrounded by field views and native birdsong.. The Farm & Shop: Stroll through vibrant lavender fields, lemon orchards, and olive groves, and meet our resident alpacas and sheep. Visit our Farm Shop to explore our range of handcrafted spirits, essential oils, and farm-made goods, or order online year-round..

Lavender Hill is more than a destination; it is an invitation to slow down, savour handcrafted quality, and experience the quiet luxury of the Riverhead countryside.

Stay on a Working Lavender Farm

Escape to our peaceful seven-acre Riverhead property, situated just thirty minutes from downtown Auckland. Lavender Hill offers boutique bed and breakfast accommodation set within a luxury barn conversion. Book individual ensuite king rooms—such as the Tui, Kereru, or Piwakawaka suites—or hire the entire four-bedroom home for wedding parties, retreats, and family getaways. Unwind amidst tranquil lavender fields, olive groves, and scenic countryside vistas.

Award-Winning Craft Gin, Distilled On Site

Discover authentic farm-to-glass spirits hand-crafted in Riverhead. Our boutique distillery utilizes “Little Lottie,” a 150 litre copper still powered by solar energy. Distilling in small batches, we infuse our spirits with a selection botanicals grown directly on our farm. Book an intimate session in our dedicated tasting room to sample our celebrated lavender gin, saffron gin, our gold medal winning navy strength gin and handcrafted limoncello (and even more options!).

Lavender Farm & Alpaca Tours

Immerse yourself in rural beauty with our interactive guided farm tours. Explore seven scenic acres that include commercial lavender fields, olive groves, and lemon trees (used for our limoncello) while discovering our distillation process from plant to bottle. Guests of all ages can feed and cuddle our friendly alpacas before sampling our artisan spirits during a guided gin tasting. While summer offers vibrant blooms, group tours run all year round.

Awards

Lavender Hill is recognized across New Zealand for premium hospitality and artisan distilling excellence. Our luxury bed and breakfast holds a prestigious Qualmark 4-Star Silver rating, guaranteeing exceptional guest comfort and sustainable operations. Our boutique distillery consistently earns top accolades, including Gold and Silver medals at the NZ Spirits Awards, alongside stellar 93+ and 95+ point ratings from Wine Orbit for our handcrafted spirits.