Honey & Hive experience in Bowral

Southern Highlands, New South Wales

One of the sweetest ways to enjoy nature and learn about the world of bees is with this 2-hour hands-on experience at Bowral Honey Farm in the NSW Southern Highlands. Begin with a curated honey tasting and delicious morning tea, then suit up in a full-body beekeeper suit and open a live hive under expert guidance.

Witness the queen’s court, see a Flow Hive in action, explore hive health, and learn how beekeepers check honey stores in a safe and careful way. By experiencing the hive up close, you’ll gain a unique understanding of bees’ lives and seasonal rhythms.

This experience is perfect for curious minds, nature lovers, and anyone wanting to connect with bees and the landscape in a meaningful way!

Highlights

Expert facilitation by a professional Beekeeper.
Enjoy a delicious, guided honey tasting of up to six varieties – paired with fresh sourdough and plunger-brewed coffee or tea.
Learn about bee biology, colony dynamics, and the vital role bees have in pollination and food production.
Give beekeeping a try – open an active hive and hold a frame covered in bees.
Every visit includes a short mindfulness moment among the bees, allowing guests to tune in to the sights, sounds, and scents of the apiary for a calm, reflective connection with nature.

Making a difference

The honey and beeswax products offered are artisan, locally produced and reflect seasonal floral sources, encouraging an understanding of local ecosystems and seasonal cycles.
Tours and workshops actively teach about the environmental importance of bees and responsible beekeeping, which promotes awareness of biodiversity and pollinator health – key aspects of sustainable agriculture

A word from your host

Hamish Ta-mé, Founder
“I love working amongst the bees and sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm of these remarkable pollinators. I’ve also found that guests to the Honey Farm are “my people” in that they are open to learning and connecting and tend to have a shared outlook on life, relationships and the world around them. To be alongside them on this journey is an honour and privilege.”

Getting there

This experience is held on Gundungurra Country.
Bowral is less than 2 hours from Sydney and around 2 hours from Canberra. Bowral Honey Farm is located at Retford Park in Bowral, NSW.