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Bridestowe Lavender Farm, TAS Australia
| Address | 296 Gillespies Road, Nabowla Tasmania, 7254, Australia | | Enquiries : | Send an enquiry to Bridestowe Lavender Farm | | Telephone Enquiries : | 03-6352 8182 |
Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm in Nabowla, north-east Tasmania is one of the world’s largest lavender farms. Established in 1921, it produces the finest quality lavender flowers and lavender oil. The farm consists of 48 hectares (120 acres) of rolling lavender fields and is considered one of Tasmania's most spectacular sights during flowering in December and January. The five-week harvest begins in early January with the distillation and processing of the lavender in full swing. Experience a guided tour of the farm during December and January. If you are visiting outside these months, an informative video is screened detailing the farm's history and the harvest and distillation process. Visit the farm shop where you will find a large range of lavender products including the very finest of lavender oil and locally made arts and crafts. A tasting area allows you to experience the unique use of Bridestowe lavender as a subtle flavouring in superb quality foods. Sit and enjoy a coffee in the Bridestowe café or picnic under the century-old oak trees and stroll through the fields. Visitors are welcome by appointment during June, July and August. Bridestowe Estate is 40-minutes’ drive (50 kilometres/31 miles) north-east of Launceston.
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| Activity | Farm/Station. | | Entity Facility | Car park, Picnic Area, Public Toilet, Shop, Viewing Platform. | | Experience | Educational Tourism, Flora/Fauna. |
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