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From NZ$59.00
Meet-The-Bees & Manuka Honey Tasting
Meet the Bees + Manuka Honey Tasting
$49 per person | 50 minutes
Runs October to May — or by arrangement
A shorter, affordable, photo-friendly version of our Combo Tour — perfect for those wanting a hands-on experience and that epic hero shot holding a frame full of bees.
? Less bee science, more buzz-worthy moments.
This experience keeps your hands busy and your taste buds happy . Add-On Option
Take home a 150g jar of fresh honey with your own personalised label — just $10.
Tour Details Part 1 – Meet the Bees (30–35 minutes)
Suit up in a full-length bee suit & gloves and join your beekeeper at the hive. You’ll help open a live, active beehive and hold frames covered in bees.
We’ll happily take photos for you using your phone or camera. Part 2 – Manuka Honey History & Tasting (15–20 minutes)
Head back inside, remove your suit, and enjoy a seated tasting session.
Learn the story of Manuka Honey in New Zealand and understand the UMF vs MGO rating systems.
Taste a range of premium Manuka honeys: UMF 2+, 10+, 15+ & 20+.
We Provide : Bee Suits & Gloves You Bring : Sturdy closed toe shoes and socks. Cooler days > long pants and a long sleeved top recommended. Hot days > shorts and t-shirt. You are welcome to bring your Mobile Phone or Camera.
This experience can be run at other times for Groups or Private Bookings
Contact Nick or Jen : Mobile : 021 942 808 or E : cafe@buzzstop.co.nz
Restrictions
- people Group Size: From 1 Up To 15
From NZ$99.00
COMBO Beekeeping and Honey Spinning Experience
NEW ZEALAND’S NO.1 BEE-KEEPING EXPERIENCE
Great Family Activity
Suitable for 5 yrs to 95 yrs, no physical fitness required
Available for Corporate, C&I, Team Building
Available daily from October to April (weather dependent)
Full Bee Suit & Gloves Provided
A sweet introduction to the wonderful world of Bees and beekeeping. Put on your Bee Suit, and slip on your gloves. Join an experienced local Bee Keeper to open and work an active Hive. Hold a frame covered in 100's of busy bees. Discover the inner workings of these amazing colonies and their importance to our global food chain.
TOUR 2
COMBO HONEY SPINNING AND BEEKEEPING
Time: Approx, 3 pm to 4.15 pm Daily from October to April - Weather Dependent. Runs with a minimum of 2 persons.
Includes fresh jar of honey each featuring your own personalised Honey Label (valued at $15)
Duration: 75 Minutes
We Provide: Bee Suit & Gloves
You Bring Sturdy closed-toe footwear and socks. Cooler days > Long pants and a long-sleeved top are recommended. Hot days > shorts and T-shirt. You are welcome to bring your Mobile Phone or Camera.
Pop on your Bee Suit and Gloves, open a working Beehive, and remove a frame of fresh honey straight from the hive. Discover the inner workings of a bee colony, and hold a frame covered in busy bees.
Then return to base with your frame of honey, and uncap, spin, filter, and bottle your own fresh honey to take home - literally straight out of the hive. Includes jar of fresh honey each, including a personalised honey label.
Can be run at other times for Groups or Private Bookings, contact Nick or Rosie, 021 942 808 or email cafe@buzzstop.co.nz
Restrictions
- people Group Size: From 1 Up To 15
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Address:
- Frankton
- 9371
- Queenstown
- Otago
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Venue Ref: 1015740-268
