Short Walk
Wanaka Lavender Farm walk
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f you have an hour or so to spare while in Wanaka, then a trip to the Wanaka Lavender Farm is a great option! Located only a couple of minutes outside of Wanaka town centre, the 20 acres of lavender farm lets visitors enjoy a breathtaking walk amongst the purple lavender fields. You can also play a garden game, relax over a cup of herbal tea and interact with the friendly resident farm animals or sample some of the many fragrant products produced on site. The best time to visit the lavender farm depends on what you want to see. Most likely you’re after the lavender in full-bloom, which means you should visit in summer from December to February. From late October you can expect to see the first lavender plants flowering, as well as some spring flowers like tulips and daffodils, and blossoms. There is quite a bit to explore at Wanaka Lavender Farm. There are various sections and there are lots of places to sit scattered around. It’s kind of like a botanic garden in some ways. An unique spot is the lavender door. It’s a door in the middle of rows of lavender and makes for a striking photo shot. The farm is open all year round and there is a charge to walk in the fields.
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Above and below: Lavender in full bloom in January.
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