Akaroa Lavender

04/01/2026

A peaceful Buddha face gazes softly over blooming purple lavender — a new addition to Akaroa Lavender. Book now for a guided tour through the fields and experience the calm for yourself.

03/01/2026

Two tones of lavender stretch across the hillside, their purples and whites deepened by the clouded light, while Akaroa Harbour rests quietly beyond in muted greys and silvers—a perfect place to relax at Kūkupa Matairangi at Akaroa Lavender.

31/12/2025

At Akaroa Lavender, we are not only planting flowers—we are continually discovering the life that shares our land. Today, we encountered a flower longhorn beetle (Zorion guttigerum), a fascinating species endemic to New Zealand.

Adult beetles are commonly found on the flowers of both native and introduced plants, where they feed on nectar and pollen. Their grubs live beneath bark or within dead branches, playing an important role in the natural lifecycle of our environment.

Moments like this remind us that conservation is not just about what we grow, but what thrives alongside it.

30/12/2025

Akaroa Harbour draped in fog. Hills fade, boats disappeared on still water, and the world grows quiet. A calm, mysterious moment where time feels gently paused.

24/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete.

We would like to sincerely thank our customers, guests, WWOOFers, and friends for your support, help, and friendship throughout the past year.

Your time, energy, and generosity have meant a great deal to us, and you have all played a part in helping Akaroa Lavender grow and flourish. We are truly grateful for the care and commitment you have shared with us.

We wish you a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with peace, good health, and happiness for you and your families.

18/12/2025

Zen Mode: Activated.

Take a moment to slow down and breathe it all in. Our lavender field swing invites you to gently sway above a sea of purple, with uninterrupted views across the Akaroa Harbour.

It is a simple kind of magic—fragrant lavender, soft movement, and the calm of the harbour below. A place to pause, reset, and enjoy the beauty of being present.

Come, take a seat, and let nature set the mood at Akaroa Lavender.

17/12/2025

Book now to experience the 50 shades of purple. Your tour fee directly contribute to our conservation and regeneration programmes.
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06/12/2025

A little more zen has arrived at Akaroa Lavender.
Our new Buddha statue now sits peacefully among the purple blooms, inviting visitors to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy a moment of stillness in the field. 💜🙏
Come wander, unwind, and let the calm find you.

05/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas is just around the corner… And here at Akaroa Lavender, our little kitchen has been filled with the smell of spices, sweetness, and holiday cheer. We’ve been busy baking our homemade Christmas cakes — made with love and ready to share with our wonderful guests. 💜

03/12/2025

The fields of purple are slowly changing.....
Pacific Blue moving into full bloom (background) with Grosso (foreground) showing its characteristic early December tinge.
We anticipate completely purple fields in the next two weeks, weather cooperating!

19/11/2025

The "darling buds of November" are now out and flourishing.
Our Pacific Blue is heading into full flower while Grosso is around two week away.
Check out the latest additions to our 50 shades of purple garden and some ongoing additions to our story telling in the lavender fields.
One + hour guided walks open now. Book at https://www.akaroalavender.co.nz/experiences

06/11/2025