Tastes of Tasmania: Honeys

European bees were first successfully introduced into Tasmania in 1831 and the first Italian bees were introduced in 1884. Approximately two-thirds of Tasmania's honey production is from the verty popular leatherwood blossom. The remainder includes honey types such as clover, blackberry and gum. The leatherwood flow is from early January to April and is the basis of the commercial industry in Tasmania.

Leatherwood grows in rainforests in the southern and western areas of the State largely within regions managed and controlled by State Government authorities as either production forests or the World Heritage Area. Leatherwood honey has a strong flavour and particularly distinctive aroma. It is unique to Tasmania and has established a worldwide reputation as a distinct honey type.

Honey Tasmania
- Launceston -

Honey Tasmania invites you to experience the delicious and fascinating world of honey, learn about the remarkable journey from flower source to jar, and appreciate the wonder that is the honeybee. Visit their shop in the Quadrant Mall, Launceston, where you can taste uniquely different varieties of pure raw honey from over 20 distinctive flower sources (such as the endemic leatherwood and the popular manuka) plus some unusual flavoured honeys (such as truffle and Tasmanian pepperberry), all from Tasmania.


Creamed Truffle Honey
- Tamar Valley -

Tasmanian Rain Forest Creamed Truffle Honey, developed by Lindsay Bourke, gives the experience of slightly caramelised creamed truffled honey. Try this on top of your steak, or simply on plain ice cream. Ingedients: Tasmanian Clover Honey, Tamar Valley Truffles, Aroma.


Melita Honey Farm
- Chudleigh -

Your one-stop shop for all the best in farm fresh products - Honey; Balsamic Glaze; Beeswax Crayons; Beeswax Polish; Sustainable Food Wrap; ; Apple Cider Vinegar; Manuka Honey; Royal Jelly; Bee Pollen; Beeswax Ear Candles; Wound Care; Nougat; All Skin Care; Honey Soaps; Lip Balms; Beeswax Balms; Hair Care; Therapeutic; body and Hands Care; Travel and Gift sets. Melita Honey Farm 39 Sorell Street Chudleigh


Taverners Honey Mead Ale
- Launceston -

The original 'Ale' was brewed from honey and the word is derived from Old Norse ('Ol'), through to the Old English ('Ealu') and Scandinavian ('Aylu'). Honey Ale (a form of mead) can claim origins as far back as pre-historic times, a drink enjoyed by many different cultures. Taverner's has combined the flavours of honey and hops to recreate the taste of the original Ale. Both Mead Ales are self carbonated by a second fermentation process in the bottle.


Port Arthur Lavender Honey
- Port Arthur -

Straight from the hives this delicious honey sourced from the pure wilderness regions of Tasmania combine with our lavender to create this delicious aromatic honey. Perchase online or visit Port Arthur Lavender. Stroll around the lavender trail or take in the ocean views while enjoying fresh Tasmanian produce in the lavender-inspired cafe. Wander among the Tasmanian lavender fields or take a self-guided tour - experience the distilling process in our custom-made lavender distillery - treat yourself to a delicious lavender-infused ice-cream, milkshake, hot chocolate, fudge and or another selection from our endless range of Tasmanian lavender-inspired cuisine.


Blue Hills Tarkine Leatherwood Honey

Leatherwood Honey is a uniquely flavoured honey of the highest quality, which is only produced in Tasmania. The leatherwood tree traces back to the time of Gondwanaland. This pure honey is produced from wilderness areas many listed as World Heritage Areas bringing to you one of the finest quality products in the world.

Blue Hills Honey is a family business, established in 1955, that specialises in Tarkine Leatherwood honey sold under the Blue Hills label. Other honey is also available in bulk or retail quantities. We are Quality accredited (BQual) being the first in Australia to adopt the industry initiated quality program. We export to South East Asia, Vietnam, Russia, and Germany.

BQUAL, HACCP, HALAL, TAHG (Tasmanian Active Honey Group) certified. Our product range includes Leatherwood Honey; Blackberry Honey; Meadow Honey; Manuka Honey; Tarkine Wilderness Honey.


Mountain View Mead
- Lenah Valley -

The meads we produce do vary from year to year depending on the availability of honey from local beekeepers. Production also is dependent of the weather as this affects the nectar flows for the bees and thus the honey available. For this reason production of some meads will be limited and only being available for a short period of time. It must be remembered that our meadmaker will not release our meads until they are in peak condition.


The Honey Pot
- Huon Valley | Bruny Isld -

The Honey Pot, located in the picturesque Huon Valley, and now on Bruny Island, offers the complete Tasmanian Honey experience. The Honey Pot is owned and run by local beekeepers and has a wonderful range of delicious Tasmanian Honey.

In store you will find premium honey varieties such as the famous Tasmanian Leatherwood honey, and also Manuka honey from Bruny Island. Indulge in a honey ice cream, and other gourmet honey treats including honey comb, honey with ginger, honey mustard, creamed honey and honey mead.


Miellerie The House of Honey

Miellerie means 'the house of honey' in French. Yves Ginat, a Frenchman now living in Tasmania has a love for bees, honey and Tasmanian native flora. Yves began keeping bees as a young boy in France. He has brought his techniques with him, and says of our honey, “it is a subtle marriage of French tradition and Tasmanian flowers”. Miellerie honey is pure, natural, raw honey: unprocessed and unheated, maintaining optimum natural aroma, health qualities, and characteristic crystals. Yves applies biodynamic beekeeping principles to nurture the harmony of bees and nature, composing exquisite aromas, flavour and vitality into lustrous honey.

Miellerie The House of Honey. Product names: Leatherwood; Lake Pedder’s Nectar; Prickly Box; Blue Gum; Tea Tree