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A Grand Day Out in Bowral – Retford Park House & Garden + Beekeeping Experience with Morning Tea at Bowral Honey Farm. Step into the elegance and charm of Bowral’s most iconic estate with this all-inclusive day tour designed for community groups, garden lovers, and senior travellers. Begin your experience with a private group visit to the magnificent Retford Park House and Garden, one of the most treasured heritage properties in regional NSW. Nestled within expansive formal gardens, the Italianate-style mansion offers a glimpse into the life and legacy of James Fairfax AC. Guests will enjoy a guided tour of the historic home, with time afterwards to stroll at their own pace through the beautifully maintained grounds and ornamental plantings.
From there, it’s just a short stroll or coach transfer across the estate to Bowral Honey Farm, a working apiary set beside a tranquil lake on the same property. Guests will don a beekeeper’s veil and enjoy a fascinating guided introduction to the world of bees—learning about colony life, pollination, and honey production from an experienced local beekeeper. The visit includes a relaxed morning tea on the terrace, featuring fresh sourdough with seasonal honey, tea and coffee, along with a guided honey tasting that explores the unique flavours and floral origins of several varieties of raw local honey.
This gentle-paced, nature-rich tour is perfect for Probus Clubs, U3A groups, garden societies, and seniors seeking a culturally engaging day in the Southern Highlands. With both venues located within the grounds of Retford Park, this tour offers a seamless and inspiring day out surrounded by history, nature, and local flavour.
Ticket include.
- Honey Farm Tour
- Guided Honey Tasting
- Leaf Tea & or Plunger coffee served on fine china
- Entry to Gardens of Retford Park
- Guided house tour
The system will send you all the details, but the workshop is at my apiary in Bowral.
The address is 1325 Old South Road Bowral NSW 2576. We’re on the grounds of Retford Park, a National Trust property.
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Enter through white main gates on Old South Rd and continue until you see our signs and hives (it’s a LONG driveway!). Park in the gravelled area as directed by signage.
This is an outdoors activity, remember to wear appropriate clothing, sun protection etc.
I have hives undercover so we will be able to proceed despite any poor weather.
If you have any questions feel free to call me on 0428294569 or email hamish@bowralhoneyfarm.com
