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Walk through 5,000 lavender plants on a 90‑minute seasonal guided tour above Akaroa. Learn farm practices, taste the farm’s Lavenade and spend time in a picnic clearing beside regenerating forest.
Walk through 5,000 lavender plants on a 90‑minute seasonal guided tour above Akaroa. Learn farm practices, taste the farm’s Lavenade and spend time in a picnic clearing beside regenerating forest.
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Operated by Akaroa Lavender · Akaroa, Canterbury
The morning light moves across rows of low purple heads while a cool sea breeze threads through the stems — on the Akaroa Lavender guided tour visitors step into five thousand plants arranged on gentle slopes above native forest.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; includes short walking on compact dirt and slight slopes
Yes—bookings are essential during the seasonal window (late November–mid‑February); no walk‑ins are accepted.
Yes; the main path accommodates prams and small children, but supervise little ones near plant rows and the picnic area.
Yes—there’s a selection of farm products and tastings, including the farm’s Lavender Lemonade (Lavenade) included with the tour.
Service animals are allowed; other pets are not recommended due to wildlife and bee activity.
The farm is part of Banks Peninsula’s shift from traditional grazing to diversified small-scale agriculture; proceeds fund a local regeneration programme.
Tours directly support the farm’s conservation and regeneration work; visitors should stay on designated tracks and use provided composting facilities to minimize impact.
Akaroa Lavender operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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