Shuttle to Bridestowe Estate
During December to January
(the commercial lavender flowering season)
The shuttles depart Launceston on most days, please check the availability calendar to check what dates and times the shuttle will depart.
It is a 50 - 60 minute drive to Bridestowe.
Most days there will be a morning shuttle, sometimes two.
If demand is great enough there will be an afternoon service.
You get to spend approximately 2.5 hours at the farm, enjoying the facilities, getting in amongst the lavender fields, visiting the shop, cafe and distillery.
Then 50 - 60 minute return to Launceston.
The shuttle requires a minimum of 4 adults to depart.
If minimum numbers are not obtained, passengers may be required to change their time of departure to ensure the service operates, so passengers may be asked to change to a different shuttle time.
If booking numbers are low and even moving departure times does not meet minimum numbers, then we will contact you to discuss options.
Pick up and drop off at all centrally located hotels in Launceston. Alternatively the Launceston Transit Centre in Cimitiere Street will be the default location.
During February to November
(the commercial non-flowering season)
Even though the commercial lavender is not in full bloom, the gardens offer a large selection of other lavender varieties, and there is normally some purple flowers all year round. As well as a vast array of other plants, bulbs and flowers. So even though the commercial rows of lavender are not in full bloom, there is still lots of purple and colour to enjoy and photograph.
During the non-flowering season there will be two options available to you;
1. Book a shuttle as above. The shuttle requires minimum 4 people to operate, or
2. If you wish to visit the farm but 2.5 hours at the farm would seem too long then there is another option available. The Bay Of Fires Day Tour visits the lavender farm as its first stop, with the driver giving an interactive talk on the lavender before allowing some free time for photos and to visit the gift shop. All up a 40-minute visit. The Bay of Fires Day Tour departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, and requires minimum 2 people to operate.
https://www.coachtourstasmania.com.au/launceston-day-tours/bay-of-fires-day-tour/
Enquiries can be directed to tours@coachtourstasmania.com.au or David on 0409 857 892.
Coach Tours Tasmania also offers day tours to Cradle Mountain as well as an evening tour to see Fairy Penguins at Low Head.