Adventure Brief
Discover the stunning lavender fields at Bridestowe Estate during peak flowering season. Enjoy live music, lavender treats, and memorable photo moments amid vibrant blooms.
2–4 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Discover the stunning lavender fields at Bridestowe Estate during peak flowering season. Enjoy live music, lavender treats, and memorable photo moments amid vibrant blooms.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly walking around the fields
Wildlife
History
Bridestowe has been cultivating lavender since 1922, making it a longstanding part of Tasmania’s agricultural history.
Conservation
The estate practices sustainable farming, ensuring the preservation of local flora and fauna amid intensive lavender cultivation.
Bridestowe
Discover the stunning lavender fields at Bridestowe Estate during peak flowering season. Enjoy live music, lavender treats, and memorable photo moments amid vibrant blooms.
Bridestowe Lavender Estate is a renowned lavender farm located in Nabowla, Tasmania, offering visitors access to expansive lavender fields, guided driving tours, and seasonal experiences. The property covers approximately 120 acres of lavender and features large-scale plantings of French lavender, with references to over 650,000 plants during peak flowering season. Bridestowe presents a mix of short highlights tours and longer private behind-the-scenes drives that explore historic processing facilities and exclusive farm areas.
Visitors can choose from off-season RTV tours, private driving tours with expert guides, and early-bird entry tickets for the December–January flowering season. During the flowering season Bridestowe offers free daily activities, live music, a café with lavender-infused treats, and family-friendly features such as meeting Bobbie™ the Bridestowe Bear. Private experiences may include guided tastings of lavender food products and optional picnics beneath a century-old oak tree.
Bridestowe’s tour options emphasize small-group experiences and knowledgeable staff-guided commentary. The estate combines agricultural operations, historic facilities, and visitor-focused programming to create an educational and scenic outing. As an established lavender property in Tasmania, Bridestowe provides clear seasonal offerings and ticketed access for peak months, with additional off-season tours that showcase the farm’s landscape and history year-round.
Location
Nabowla, TAS
Located in north-east Tasmania
Farm Size
120 acres
Extensive lavender plantings
Lavender Plants
650,000+
French lavender at peak season
Tours Offered
5
Guided, private and seasonal tours
Book guided tours, private driving experiences, or early bird flowering-season tickets to secure the best access to Bridestowe’s lavender fields.
Best Time for Photos
Visit during golden hour in the late afternoon for the most vibrant and warm lighting on the lavender fields.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water and wear sun protection; summer days can be warm and sunny in Tasmania.
Arrive Early
Beat the crowds by arriving early in the morning for a peaceful experience and best light for photos.
Visit During Bloom Peak
Check the flowering calendar and plan your visit when lavender is in full bloom for maximum visual impact.
Sun protection
Sun hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses to stay comfortable under the Tasmanian sun.
summer
Camera or Smartphone
Capture the vibrant beauty of the lavender fields with your preferred device.
Picnic blanket
Perfect for relaxing amid the blooms during your visit.
summer
Comfortable walking shoes
Good footwear makes strolling through the fields more enjoyable.