About Wānaka Lavender Farm
Wānaka Lavender Farm sits on 30 acres a few kilometers outside Wānaka, about a 4 to 5 minute drive from the town center. What began as bare land with a few old trees was planted out by two brothers, inspired by their parents, with thousands of lavenders plus native plants, perennials, herbs, trees and food crops. The farm opened its doors on November 1, 2014, and has grown into a family business with a tearoom, honey tasting, production rooms and a lavender shop.
The lavender flowers in the Southern Hemisphere summer, so December, January and February are the months to see full purple rows. The farm stays open year-round, though, and the display gardens change with each season. There is no pick-your-own: every stem harvested goes into the farm's oils and handmade products. In winter, visitors can help feed the alpacas and sheep.
Families get plenty to do: giant games, time with the farm animals, honey tasting, flower identification and a lavender scavenger hunt with a prize. The tearoom serves herbal tea, lavender ice cream and lavender and honey treats made by local Wānaka bakers and confectioners with lavender grown on the farm. A seasonal picnic for two can be booked ahead, but outside picnics are not allowed. The shop sells farm-made soaps, creams, oils and culinary lavender, with testers to try.
Wānaka's lakefront cafés are only a few minutes away, so the farm fits easily into a morning or afternoon in town.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- December through February
- Visiting
- Open daily year-round except December 25; buy tickets on arrival or book online. Group bookings are needed only for tour operators, school groups and large groups. No pick-your-own.
From the farm shop
- Lavender soaps
- Creams and skin care
- Lavender oils
- Culinary lavender
- Lavender and honey treats
What to do
- Walk the lavender fields and seasonal display gardens
- See the rows in full bloom, December through February
- Feed the alpacas and sheep (winter only)
- Try the honey tasting and lavender ice cream in the tearoom
- Let kids play giant games and do the lavender scavenger hunt
- Shop farm-made soaps, creams, oils and culinary lavender
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round; lavender in bloom December through February
- Hours
- September–May: daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; June–August: daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed December 25 (as published, checked October 2026)
- Admission
- Adults (16+): $18 December–February, $10 March–April and October–November, $8 May–September; children 5–15 half price; under 5 free (NZD, as published October 2026)
Good to know
- Dogs
- Service animals only
- Accessibility
- Reserved wheelchair parking near the entrance and wide doors into the shop and tearoom; paths are mostly flat grass with some dips
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Wear closed shoes in summer: bees work the clover on the grass paths.
- Leave the picnic basket in the car; outside food isn't allowed, but the tearoom sells snacks and drinks.
- Come in winter if your kids want to help feed the alpacas and sheep.
- Locals can ask about an annual pass ($40 adult, $20 child).
Pair it with a nearby stop
Relishes Café · about 5 minutes away
Relishes is in Wānaka town, about five minutes from the farm, for a meal before or after your visit.
Getting there
Questions
When does the lavender bloom at Wānaka Lavender Farm?
In summer, December through February.
Can I pick my own lavender?
No. All lavender harvested goes into the farm's oils and products.
Are dogs allowed?
Only guide dogs and aid dogs.
Is the farm open in winter?
Yes, every day except Christmas, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June through August.
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