Leatherwood Honey, Tastings & a Taste of the Tarkine
Take the road inland to Mawbanna and discover one of Tasmania’s sweetest wilderness stories. Blue Hills Honey has been producing honey in North West Tasmania for generations, with its bees travelling deep into the remote Tarkine wilderness to forage amongst native Leatherwood trees.
Drop into the tasting centre to sample award-winning Tasmanian honey and mead, then head through to the factory viewing area and interpretation centre to learn how the honey makes its way from the wilderness to the jar.
There’s plenty of reason to stay a little longer. Browse the gift shop for honey and bee-inspired goodies, or settle into The Colony Café, where the menu gives a sweet nod to Blue Hills Honey and the windows look out across the surrounding orchards and farmland.
Travelling with kids? There’s a playground to burn off some energy while you enjoy a coffee – making this an easy stop for families exploring the Tarkine and Tasmania’s far North West.
And don’t rush back to the highway. Blue Hills Honey is only around five kilometres from Dip Falls and the Big Tree, so pair your honey tasting with a little more exploring while you’re out this way.
Explore more of the Tasting Trail
Make Blue Hills Honey part of our Burnie to Smithton Mini Trail. Head inland to Mawbanna for a taste of the Tarkine before continuing your way through seafood, cheese and more North West Tasmanian produce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blue Hills Honey?
Blue Hills Honey is located at 1858 Mawbanna Road, Mawbanna, in Tasmania’s far North West and on the edge of the Tarkine wilderness.
Can you taste honey at Blue Hills Honey?
Yes. Visitors can sample Blue Hills Honey’s award-winning Tasmanian honeys at the tasting centre, including honey sourced from the Tarkine wilderness.
What is Tasmanian Leatherwood honey?
Leatherwood honey comes from bees foraging on the flowers of the native Leatherwood tree, which grows in Tasmania’s cool temperate rainforests. Blue Hills Honey sources its premium Leatherwood honey from the Tarkine wilderness.
Can you do a mead tasting at Blue Hills Honey?
Yes. Mead tastings are available alongside honey tastings at the Blue Hills Honey gift shop and tasting centre.
Can you see how honey is produced at Blue Hills Honey?
Yes. Visit the factory viewing area and multimedia interpretation centre to learn more about how Blue Hills Honey is sourced from the Tasmanian wilderness, produced and packaged.
Is there a café at Blue Hills Honey?
Yes. The Colony Café serves meals, coffee and cakes, with a menu that gives a sweet nod to Blue Hills Honey. The café overlooks the surrounding orchards and farmland.
Is Blue Hills Honey family friendly?
Yes. Blue Hills Honey is a family-friendly stop with honey experiences, a café and an outdoor playground for children.
What else can I visit near Blue Hills Honey?
Blue Hills Honey is around five kilometres from Dip Falls and the Big Tree, making it easy to combine a honey tasting with some of the natural highlights around Mawbanna and the Tarkine.
What Tasting Trail is Blue Hills Honey on?
Blue Hills Honey features on the Tasting Trail Tasmania Burnie to Smithton Mini Trail, which connects local food and drink experiences across Tasmania’s North West Coast and far North West.
