Bridestowe in Bloom
Every day during our Bridestowe in Bloom Festival Season, there are fun tours and events happening as we all enjoy the beautiful curved rows of lavender in bloom. Find a new level of calm as you wander through the lavender rows, marvelling at the gift of Mother Nature.
Our family run farm is lovingly cared for year-round to be able to create the beautiful sights that come alive during December and January, so we ask that you respect the land and leave no trace when you visit our slice of Tasmanian paradise.
Tours & Experiences
Summer Picnic Under Oak Tree
Find yourself in prime position amongst our rows of Lavender. Our Summer Picnic Under Oak Tree Package includes Grazing Boxes filled with assorted deli meats, local cheeses, crackers, fruits, nuts, relish, and dip, along with your choice of bottle drink.
Picnic necessities such as tables, chairs, crockery, and cutlery will be set up for you under our century-old English Oak Tree (weather permitting). This picnic must be booked in advance.
Behind the Scenes Private Driving Tour
Our VIP experience for those who want to see it all and learn about it all! Explore the Estate with a private escorted driving tour around the beautiful fields, historic processing facilities and ornamental gardens with an experienced senior staff member. You will also gain access exclusively to our production facilities and lavender processing areas.
This tour must be booked in advance, so that we can be prepared for your arrival. This tour includes the entry fee in your ticket, so no need to purchase an entry ticket as well.
A Typical Day at Bridestowe
There's more to discover during flowering season.
Alongside exploring the lavender fields, a range of tours, tastings and seasonal experiences may be offered throughout the day.
☀️ MORNING
Start your Bridestowe experience
Lavender Tasting
Discover another side of lavender with a tasting of selected Bridestowe products.
TASTING EXPERIENCE APPROX. 20 MIN
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Guided Tour
Discover the story of Bridestowe, learn about our lavender and see what makes us unique.
GUIDED EXPERIENCE APPROX. 30 MIN
🌿 MIDDAY
Explore a little deeper
Guided Tour
Join one of our guides for another opportunity to discover the history, lavender and workings of the estate.
GUIDED EXPERIENCE APPROX. 30 MIN
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Take same time to explore
Wander the estate, capture the flowering lavender, visit the Gift Shop or stop for something to eat in our Woodcroft Cafe.
💜 AFTERNOON
There's still more to experience
Seasonal Tasting
Sample selected Bridestowe flavours and discover some of the ways lavender is used beyond the fields.
TASTING EXPERIENCE APPROX. 20 MIN
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Guided Tour
Finish your visit with an afternoon guided experience around Bridestowe.
GUIDED EXPERIENCE APPROX. 30 MIN
What will be happening when you visit?
The experiences above are an example of what may be offered during flowering season. Activities, times and availability vary from day to day. Check what's on when you arrive at the estate.
Gate Fee
During the months of December & January there is a $20/person entry fee for those who are 16 years and older.
- Employ locals to assist in the cafe, groundskeeping, and cleaning.
- Provide clean and safe picnic areas, toilets, parking and more
- Free WiFi, tours and other fun activities.
- Ensure that our lavender plants are cared for all year round
We love getting to see you in our fields in December and January, but we are also open year round when the lavender is no longer blooming with free entry from February - November.
FAQs
As with any plant or flower we are completely controlled by nature as to when our fields are in ‘full bloom’ so we can’t guarantee a particular date unfortunately. If you’re wanting to book a trip around seeing Bridestowe in bloom, we recommend coming between mid-December to mid-January.
We recommend you follow our social pages for the most up to date information and flower conditions.
For those coming from February onwards, our lavender has been harvested by this time.
No, an entry fee only applies between December and January during our peak season, every other month is free.
Yes you can bring your pet with you to Bridestowe! We just ask that you keep them on a leash and pick up after them to keep our fields looking beautiful.
Our Festival of Flowers runs during December and January and is when you will see our lavender blooming!
To really make the most of your visit to Bridestowe Estate, we highly recommend bringing along a picnic blanket so that you can sit and enjoy yourself! Woodcroft Cafe awaits you to purchase food and drinks that you can enjoy on your very own picnic.
During the Festival of Flowers you can expect daily tours, workshops and events.
Our team works hard all year to maintain the lavender crops so that we all get to enjoy the spectacular sight of the curved rows filled with lavender.
Bridestowe Estate is beautiful year round, if you would like to escape the crowds and aren’t worried about seeing our lavender in bloom, we are open all year welcoming visitors.
We ask that you please don’t pick the lavender, not only so that others can enjoy it, but because we turn that beautiful lavender into our famous Pure Lavender Oil and create beautiful products from it.
You can either book tickets in advance on our website, or you can pay at the gate.
Our tickets are $20pp for those 16 years and older, under 16 comes to the farm free of charge.
If you’re a local, you can also use your same ticket again and again this season! Just make sure you bring your ID with your address to prove you’re a local.