Wānaka Lavender Farm
Twenty acres of lavender gardens with alpacas, farm animals, giant lawn games and a tearoom.
The Lavender Farm sits on Morris Road on the edge of town and is open seven days. Entry prices change with the season, and are highest over the December to February bloom. Alongside the gardens there are alpacas and other farm animals, giant games, ice cream and a tearoom serving herbal tea and lavender treats. It works well as a couple of relaxed hours with children.
Highlights
- Twenty acres of lavender and seasonal gardens
- Alpacas and farm animals to meet
- Giant lawn games and ice cream
- Tearoom with lavender treats and herbal tea
Good to know
- Location
- Wānaka Lavender Farm
- Start point
- 36 Morris Road, Wānaka 9382
- Season
- Open 7 days. September to May 9am to 5pm, June to August 10am to 5pm. Closed Christmas Day
- Cost
- See venue for current pricing
- Family-friendly
- Yes
Peak bloom dates are not stated on the site.
Visiting from Sundale
The Lavender Farm is on Morris Road on the edge of town, a short drive from the park. It is open seven days, 9am to 5pm from September to May and 10am to 5pm through June to August, and closes on Christmas Day. Entry prices change with the season.
It is an easy couple of hours with children: twenty acres of gardens, alpacas and farm animals to meet, giant lawn games, ice cream and a tearoom serving herbal tea and lavender treats. The gardens are at their most expensive to enter over the December to February bloom.
Pair it with the market on a Thursday afternoon or with a lakeside walk. If the children end up on the ground with the animals, the guest laundry back at the park will sort the clothes out before dinner.
Stay nearby
Questions
Is it open in winter?
Yes, seven days year round except Christmas Day. Hours shorten to 10am to 5pm from June to August, and open at 9am from September to May. Entry prices change with the season.
Is it good for young children?
It suits them well. There are alpacas and other farm animals, giant lawn games, ice cream and open gardens to wander, which is enough for a relaxed couple of hours.
When is the lavender in bloom?
The farm charges its highest entry over December to February, its bloom season. Exact peak dates are not published, so check with the farm before you travel if the flowers are the whole point.
Sources
- Address, seasonal opening hours, seasonal entry prices for adults, children and infants, alpacas and farm animals, giant games, tearoom, 20 acres, open 7 days closed Christmas Day — source
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