Bridestowe Lavender Estate , at Nabowla, Tasmania is considered one of the State's most spectacular vistas during flowering in December and January. The 265 acre site is noted for its manicured fields of lavender, beautiful gardens and sophisticated tourist facilities and attracts visitors throughout the year.
Stroll through our endless fields, browse for gifts in the Visitor Centre and dine in the Woodcroft Cafe where you can enjoy our unique, lavender inspired cuisine. Come and learn a little bit more about our very special lavender, hear a wonderful Tasmanian story (over 90 years in the making) and experience the excellence in lavender that only Bridestowe can offer.
Current Opening Times:9:00am - 5:00pm; Daily
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296 Gillespies Rd, Nabowla, Tasmania Australia 7260 (View interactive map) |
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Oct - Apr 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Daily
May - Sept 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Weekday
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A seasonal entry fee of A$7.00 per adult may apply from December 1st-January 31 Please contact Bridestowe Estate for more information
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Parking: |
Coach and car parking is available. |
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Picnic under the century old Oak trees, stroll through our endless fields, or visit our Woodcroft Cafe. Our Visitor Centre showcases a large range of lavender products and locally made arts and crafts.
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Shop online for lavender gifts and products unique and exclusive to Bridestowe Estate, "Home of the World's Finest Lavender".
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Lavender cuttings take some four years to reach beneficial oil production. Plants properly managed can produce good flower densities for up to 20 years.
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Originally the lavender was harvested by hand with sickles as is still done in some parts of the world. In 1944, Tim Denny , a son of the founders, developed the first mechanical lavender harvester.
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Mr and Mrs C K Denny arrived from England with their two young sons, great plans and a bag of lavender seeds to settle at North Lilydale, some 10 kms from the present site, in 1921.
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