Hands-On Beekeeping at Kangaroo Island Living Honey
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels with minimal walking on flat terrain
Overview
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.
Private Beekeeping Experience
For Ages 6+ • 2 Hours • A Unique Experience To Remember
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About This Adventure
Experience the fascinating world of bees on a working honey farm! In this hands-on, family-friendly adventure, you'll don a beekeeping suit, explore hives, and witness the busy lives of bees. Learn about honey production, see the extraction process, and taste exquisite honey varieties—an unforgettable journey into nature's wonders!
This is a fun, hands on, family friendly, educational and unique experience where you will learn about the magnificent Bees!
Duration
2 Hours
About
We deliver this experience on our working honey farm and this is a true hands on experience to share with you the process of being a beekeeper and how we produce some of the best honey in the World.
We have around 250 operational hives with up to 50000 resident bees per hive at any given time. You will be suited up in a beekeeping outfit and then head out to the hives to learn and see what happens inside the hive. We will share with you the workings of an operational productive hive, see the smoking process, open their home and check out the busy bees doing their thing. We will look out for the Queen Bee and the different stages of development. You will get a great insight as to what they do with Honey, Pollen and Propolis within the hive, hold a frame of bees and touch the honeycomb. This is great photo opportunity!
Once we conclude at the hive we will head to our shed where you will see the how the extraction process is set up and observe how it works, then taste some of the best honey in the world! We have up to six varieties.
More info
- Those with a disability that requrer a carer, must be accompanied by a paying adult carer.
- Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a paying adult and 100 cm tall. ( Child from ages 6-11 )
- Senior must have a seniors card
What to bring
For your own safety, when participation in the beekeeping experience you:
- Must wear closed covered shoes and socks that cover your ankles.
- Must tie back Long hair.
- Do not wear heavy perfumes, aftershaves or body spray on the day as these can upset the bees.
Adventure Tips
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.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Tammar wallabies
- Glossy black cockatoos
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.
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Recommended Gear
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 specific
Camera without flash
Captures photos respectfully without disturbing bees.