Lavender Farm Tours & Alpaca Visits in Riverhead, Auckland
Our Distillery and Farm Tours are very popular from December through to January until the lavender is harvested (a short season). We will often open for tours through the year with a focus on the distillery. The lavender has been harvested, but the gin still, alpacas and learning about extra virgin olive.
From Field to Customer: Our 100% Pure Lavender Oil
Our 100% pure lavender oil is crafted entirely on-site using sustainable, spray-free practices. We cultivate two distinct varieties—Grosso (French) lavender and culinary Angustifolia (English) lavender—which are meticulously hand-harvested at peak bloom each January. Flowers are immediately processed in our custom farm steam still, gently separating pure essential oil and aromatic floral water without synthetic additives. This small-batch distillation delivers award-winning, unadulterated lavender oil prized for natural relaxation, aromatherapy, and restorative skincare benefits.
What to Expect from Our Lavender Farm Tours?
Our guided farm tours offer an immersive behind-the-scenes journey across seven scenic acres in Riverhead. Stroll through fragrant lavender fields, olive groves, and lemon orchards while learning how plants transform into oil and artisan spirits. Along the way, you will meet, pet, and feed our friendly alpacas, view our custom lavender steam still, and discover solar-powered gin still “Little Lottie.” Each tour concludes with an exclusive tasting of our award-winning handcrafted gins.
“An absolute hidden gem! Jason and Trisha are incredibly welcoming, and getting to see the actual distillation process while sipping their amazing gin made for the perfect afternoon.” — Google Review
Important Bloom Note: Our vibrant commercial lavender fields are in full purple bloom from mid-December until mid-January. While our guided tours run successfully year-round with all the exact same interactive elements, please note that the flower fields will not be in bloom outside of this peak summer window.
Gardening Club Bookings
For gardening groups or other social clubs, we can organize tours through the year — talk to us now to secure a date. Gardening clubs and groups, please contact us in advance via our contact page or phone us on +64 21 111 6686.
