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One of the joys of the Mornington Peninsula is shopping at farmgates and meeting passionate producers such as John and Felicity Winkels. John has been a beekeeper for more than 25 years. What started out as a hobby with two beehives has grown into a fulltime business producing more than 20 varieties of cold-extracted honey and numerous honey-related products.

Visit the bee-themed gift shop to pick up some beautiful quality Peninsula honey. With so many types available, good luck deciding! The variety depends on the type of plant the bees collect the nectar from. Perhaps try banksia, clover, or eucalyptus, or give creamed honey or 100 per cent Australian manuka a go.

From honey beauty products to honey ice-cream to kits to make your own beeswax candles and wraps, just about anything honey-related you can think of you’ll find here.

During school holidays, kids can learn all about the secret life of bees at a farm talk hosted by Felicity. Book in for a fun and informative session and discover how vital bees are in our natural world, or try your hand at making a crafty natural beeswax candle.

Pure Peninsula Honey is open Monday-Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sundays 10am-5pm; it’s closed Christmas Day.

871 Derril Rd, Moorooduc

T: 5978 8413 | W: www.purepeninsulahoney.com. au