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AUCKLAND FARM TOUR
Discover something truly special just 30 min north of the CBD — join us at Lavender Hill for a hands-on guided farm tour that’s equal parts fascinating, picturesque and plain good fun.
This is not just a stroll through pretty fields. Host farmers Jason and Trisha will walk you through how lavender grows, how it’s harvested, and what makes commercial-oil lavender different from the kinds you plant in your garden. You’ll get an inside look at the still where 100% pure lavender oil is made. Then, head over to “Little Lottie” — our craft gin still — to hear how we use botanicals (including some of our farm grown ingredients) to make gin, and why we’re proud of what we create. On top of that: an olive-tree walkthrough showing different varieties, how we prune and harvest, friendly alpacas to feed, sweeping views to the city, and a browse through our shop with a gin tasting to round it off.
Important note: The lavender fields are in full bloom up to mid-January. After that, while the tour still runs with all the same elements, the flower fields won’t be in bloom.
Why it’s worth your time:
- You’ll experience genuine behind-the-scenes operations of a working farm and distillery.
- It’s insightful: from plants to oil to gin — you’ll understand the full lifecycle.
- It’s scenic and relaxing: 7 acres of lavender, olive and lemon groves, not far from Auckland.
- It’s interactive: Ask questions, feed the alpacas, discover craft distilling practices.
- It’s local and artisanal: not a big commercial operation but a genuine family-run farm doing things carefully.
May not be suitable for toddlers/ young children as it is a working farm and a lot of value is in the question and answer about the operations
Tours are $25.00 per adult and children under 15 are free. The tours may be subject to weather, so please include contact details in the booking so we can let you know if things change (we will arrange another date or refund).
Reviews
Great Christmas present tour of Lavender Hill! Lavender/oil and products, olive grove and product, gin sampling and distillery, and alpacas to pat. Expansive views of the city and hobsonville. Super informative and friendly tour host Jason and the lovely Patricia on shop duty. A great outing- Karen 2024
Good quality products with reasonable price, and the tour is very nice. Thank you for the wonderful experience.- Cathy 2024
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 09 412 5275.
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HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS
We are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Dec 29 through to Jan 2. Otherwise, the shop is open 10am to 3pm for all sorts of Gin, Limoncello, Olive Oil and lavender goodies.
