Step into the world of bees on Kangaroo Island Living Honey’s private tour. Don a suit, inspect hives, and taste award-winning local honey during this hands-on farm experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels with minimal walking on flat terrain
Wildlife
History
Beekeeping on Kangaroo Island dates back to the early 20th century, flourishing alongside the island’s diverse eucalyptus forests.
Conservation
Kangaroo Island Living Honey maintains sustainable practices that protect native bee populations and local ecosystems through careful hive management.
Kangaroo Island Living Honey
Step into the world of bees on Kangaroo Island Living Honey’s private tour. Don a suit, inspect hives, and taste award-winning local honey during this hands-on farm experience.
Kangaroo Island Living Honey is a working honey farm based in Haines, South Australia. The business operates guided experiences that introduce visitors to local beekeeping practices, honey extraction, and the variety of bee‑derived products produced on the property.
Tours include a Farm Gate Tour that explores an empty beehive, explains the roles of different bees, and demonstrates the honey extraction process. Visitors can taste raw organic honey and learn about other bee products during this educational farm visit. A Private Beekeeping Experience provides a hands‑on, family‑friendly session where participants don beekeeping suits, explore active hives under supervision, observe honey production and extraction, and sample different honey varieties. Kangaroo Island Living Honey also lists a Beekeeping Experience as an available offering.
The business is located in Haines on Kangaroo Island and operates as a destination for visitors seeking direct, educational contact with beekeeping and honey production. Information about activities, safety procedures, and what to expect is provided by the operator for each tour. Kangaroo Island Living Honey is featured on The Adventure Collective, offering travelers a way to book and learn more about available experiences on the island.
Location
Haines, South Australia
Located on Kangaroo Island region
Family‑Friendly
Yes
Private sessions suitable for families
Tours Offered
3 Tours
Farm gate, private, beekeeping experience
Honey Tasting
Raw Organic Honey
Taste and learn about bee products
Reserve a farm gate tour or a private beekeeping session in Haines, South Australia for a hands‑on honey farm visit.
Wear Protective Clothing
Closed shoes, socks covering ankles, and long hair tied back are mandatory to ensure safety around the hives.
Avoid Strong Scents
Refrain from using perfumes or body sprays as these can agitate the bees during your visit.
Family-Friendly Participation
Children aged 6 and older can join, but must be accompanied by a paying adult and meet height requirements.
Photography Encouraged
Bring a camera to capture close-up shots of the hive and bees—but avoid flash photography to not disturb them.
Closed-toe durable footwear
Protects feet and prevents stings when entering bee areas.
Lightweight long pants
Covers legs for protection against bee contact.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Protects skin during outdoor hive visits.
summer
Camera without flash
Captures photos respectfully without disturbing bees.