100 Years of Tasmanian Honey in Mole Creek
Taste a little piece of Tasmania at R. Stephens Tasmanian Honey, a family-run apiary that has been producing honey in Mole Creek since 1920.
More than a century and four generations later, the Stephens family is still doing what it does best – producing pure Tasmanian honey. Their famous Golden Nectar Leatherwood Honey begins deep in Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness, where hives are taken each summer to collect nectar from the native Leatherwood trees.
Back in Mole Creek, visit the family factory and honey shop to taste the difference for yourself. Try their honey in liquid, creamed and candied form, including the distinctive Leatherwood honey and Golden Bee Honey gathered from clover, blackberry and ground flora across Tasmania’s North and North West.
It’s a simple, old-school Tasting Trail stop with a great Tasmanian story behind every jar – and a good excuse to stock up before you hit the road again.
Located in Mole Creek, R. Stephens Tasmanian Honey is an easy addition to a day exploring the Great Western Tiers, Mole Creek and nearby Tasting Trail producers.
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Make R. Stephens Tasmanian Honey part of our Launceston to Deloraine Mini Trail, and discover more local producers, farm gates, breweries, distilleries and vineyards across the Meander Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is R. Stephens Tasmanian Honey?
R. Stephens Tasmanian Honey is located at 25 Pioneer Drive, Mole Creek, Tasmania, near the Great Western Tiers.
What is R. Stephens Tasmanian Honey known for?
R. Stephens Tasmanian Honey is best known for its Golden Nectar Leatherwood Honey, produced from nectar gathered from native Leatherwood trees in Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness.
How long has R. Stephens Tasmanian Honey been producing honey?
The Stephens family has been producing Tasmanian honey since 1920. Today, third and fourth-generation family members continue the family beekeeping tradition.
Can you taste honey at R. Stephens Tasmanian Honey?
Yes. Visit the honey shop and factory in Mole Creek to taste Tasmanian honey in liquid, creamed and candied forms and stock up on honey to take home.
What types of honey does R. Stephens produce?
R. Stephens produces Golden Nectar Leatherwood Honey and Golden Bee Honey. Golden Bee Honey is gathered from clover, blackberry and ground flora across Tasmania’s North and North West.
Where does Tasmanian Leatherwood honey come from?
R. Stephens’ Leatherwood honey comes from native Leatherwood trees growing in remote rainforest areas on Tasmania’s West Coast, including World Heritage-listed wilderness.
What else can I explore near R. Stephens Tasmanian Honey?
R. Stephens Tasmanian Honey is a great stop while exploring Mole Creek, Deloraine and the Great Western Tiers, with caves, farm gates and other local Tasting Trail producers nearby.
