Summer Activities
Join us for an unforgettable adventure at our charming 3-acre farm, nestled amidst more than 2000 fragrant lavender plants and 1000 lush blueberry bushes. We're not just a farm; we're your perfect summer destination. Create lasting memories with your loved ones, capture the beauty of lavender in photos, and bask in the joy of a summer holiday. Don't miss the opportunity to pick your own lavender and blueberries, as we promise a delightful and relaxing experience you'll cherish. Come and make the most of your summer with us!
Summer Activities
1 Dec-15 Dec
Price Admission
General $10 per person
Child (Age 6-12) $7 per person
Kids under 5 is free
Activity Options *Fees not included in Entry Ticket. Pay onsite.
- PYO Blueberries $16 per kg to take home (Not include eat in the field). Bring your own container.
- $4 per person if you want to pick and eat in the field.
- PYO Lavender $12 jar ring of lavender (jar not included). We will wrap your flowers after you pick. Limited to pick due to maturity.
Field Condition
- 4 rows of fully bloomed Pacific Blue lavender with the rest of the field a light purple colour which is the later lavender variety.
- Blueberry field is available for PYO.
- Blueberries normally starts its season in early Dec. Please understand that we still cannot guarantee fruit availabilities due to uncertainties such as weather condition.
16 Dec-15 Jan
Price Admission
General $12 per person
Child (Age 6-12) $8 per person
Kids under 5 is free
Activities Options *Fees not included in Entry Ticket. Pay onsite.
- PYO Blueberries $16 per kg to take home (Not include eat in the field). Bring your own container.
- $4 per person if you want to pick and eat in the field.
- PYO Lavender $12 jar ring of lavender (jar not included). We will wrap your flowers after you pick.
Field Condition
- Lavender field in full bloom.
- Blueberry and lavender fields are available for PYO.
- At the end of December, it normally is the peak season of blueberry picking. Please understand that we still cannot guarantee fruit availability due to uncertainties such as weather condition.
16 Jan-22 Jan
Price Admission
General $10 per person
Child (Age 6-12) $7 per person
Kids under 5 is free
Activities Options *Fees not included in Entry Ticket. Pay onsite.
- PYO Blueberries $16 per kg to take home (Not include eat in the field). Bring your own container.
- $4 per person if you want to pick and eat in the field.
- PYO Lavender $12 jar ring of lavender (jar not included). We will wrap your flowers after you pick.
Field Condition
- Lavender field is in full bloom, but the field colour is starting to go down.
- Lavender field is available for PYO.
- Blueberry field might not be available for PYO, it depends on fruit availability.
23 Jan-Auckland Anniversary Day
Price Admission
General $8 per person
Child (Age 6-12) $6 per person
Kids under 5 is free
Activities Options *Fees not included in Entry Ticket. Pay onsite.
- PYO Lavender $12 jar ring of lavender (jar not included). We will wrap your flowers after you pick.
- No PYO Blueberry.
Field Condition
- Lavender field is getting darker and at the last stage of its flowering.
- Lavender field is available for PYO. Only 10% of purple flower petals left. However, the lavender flowers you pick will be full of essential oil with strong scents.
Visit Farm Shop
Even if your trip is short, don't leave our farm without taking a look of our vintage farm shop. Everything you see is about lavender. We distill our very own essential oils, design and produce premium lavender products. Read this article to learn How to Make Lavender Oil? Enjoy the relaxing and pleasant shopping experience in our farm shop.
But if you can’t make it, don’t worry! We put (almost) everything online!
Farm Map
Before You Come
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Things you need to know
We are a privately-owned area which is open for flower-lovers from all over the world. No pets are allowed in our field. No wedding photos allowed during business hours - Please refrain from wearing wedding dress or something similar to our farm. No commercial photography allowed. No flying objects allowed – Please refrain from taking aerial photos and flying over our fields. Any wedding related photos, commercial or professional photography please enquire and book via email.
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House Keeping Rule
Bring your own container if you would like to have some fun with PYO blueberries.
Otherwise, you could get a 2L container for $0.50 each from our shop. Single-use plastic bags are banned in New Zealand. We cannot provide you with bags.
Our bushes are all covered by white nettings to prevent birds from eating. Please don't use knife to cut through the netting or any other way which destroys the netting. You are welcome to try a few berries, but please refrain from eating until they have been paid.
After You Pick
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What to do with your blueberries?
Blueberries, the super food in the world. Read this article to learn more about blueberries Did you know Blueberries Nutrition Facts?
Here are some delicious blueberry recipes:
- The Best Blueberry Muffins Recipe You Need to Try
- Fat Burning Blueberry Oatmeal Recipe
- Yummy Blueberry Smoothie Recipe
Dehydrating blueberries is super simple too! Learn How to Dehydrate Blueberries to add them to your everyday routine and get all its benefits.
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What to do with your lavender?
Once lavender has been picked, you can put a fresh bunch in a vase or dry it for later use.
* If you would like to keep the flower fresh, only put about 1cm high water in the vase and change the water frequently to prevent rotten stems.
* If you would like to make it into dried flowers, read our articles:
Things to Do near our farm
Travel Guide to Help You Plan
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2 Day from Auckland to Rotorua
Day 1
Auckland > Lavender Backyard Garden > Hobbiton > Rotoura
Day2
Rotoura > Blue Springs > Auckland
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5 Day from Auckland to Napier
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10 Day from Auckland to Wellington
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