Akaroa Lavender Seasonal Guided Tour Experience
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About the Activity
Join your experienced guide for a two-hour walk through native and introduced forest and lavender fields: with stunning views over Akaroa harbour. Learn about our journey which has seen the farm transformed from three open grass paddocks to a place with over 35,000 native plants and a wide range of bird species. Experience native bird songs, understand the importance and use of native plants and how we work to protect the mauri (life force) of this place. We get you up close and personal with a range of plants and conservation techniques! End your experience with a kiwi afternoon tea made the traditional way with fire (fire conditions allowing) and real tea/coffee. Sample a classic NZ/Aotearoa biscuit. Opportunity to purchase lavender products, made from our lavender. Guests must be physically capable of the activity: this includes walking up and down gentle slopes on good tracks for around 1km. We look forward to welcoming you as we share our journey to a sustainable future.1 hour 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Afternoon tea
Guide English, Mandarin, Malay
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- Maximum 10 travellers in this tour.
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Experience a seasonal one-hour guided tour of the lavender fields from late November to mid-February. The story of our lavender farm is shared as you walk amongst 5,000 plus lavender plants. The opportunity to purchase lavender products is available, as is the chance to enjoy our famous Lavender Lemonade. At the end of the tour, you are free to wander through the lavender fields and on a short track to a picnic area amongst the forest. Facilities include an outdoor composting toilet. The income from our farm tours goes directly back into our conservation and regeneration programme. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Turn into our property at the Akaroa Lavender sign. Travel 1km up a steep gravel road until you see the lavender fields. Turn right and park to the left near the woodshed.
Your guide will meet you there at 1pm.
Do not exceed 20km/h and drive with your lights on.View Location
End point
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Turn into our property at the Akaroa Lavender sign. Travel 1km up a steep gravel road until you see the lavender fields. Turn right and park to the left near the woodshed.
Your guide will meet you there at 1pm.
Do not exceed 20km/h and drive with your lights on.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for those with allegies to bees
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Mandarin
- Malay
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Auckland time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by MalcolmCreated on 12 Dec 2024Created on 30 May 2025
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