Latest News — Australian manuka honey

Have you heard about wax candies? Neither had we until recently! A lot passes us by when our heads are in the hives out in the bush, but thankfully our beeswax customers who are mostly balm and candle makers, crafters, creators and artisans keep us up to date.  So yes, craftspeople make all sorts of things with our beeswax, but it’s the first time we’ve heard of it being used for what are basically sweet syrups contained in fun-shaped beeswax lollies… or candies as they say in the US. You can buy our bees' manuka beeswax and beeswax from our...

We know you love honey but not everyone can visit us at The BeeKeeper® stall at Port Central Real Food Markets or The Foreshore Markets in Port Macquarie to enjoy our entire honey range including our active Manuka. That's why a lot of customers buy honey online from us.  But, in some good news, as of 2024, if you're planning a NSW road tip soon or have family and friends travelling through the regions, you may be able to pick up some of our honey anyway!  And if you're lucky enough to live in any of the regional towns below,...

What's a gift for people you can guarantee will not be wasted? Pure Australian honey direct from the NSW bush, that's what! If you've been wondering what to get for the office Christmas Kris Kringle, for family, friends, or even a gift for your child's teacher, honey - especially when it's direct from The BeeKeeper®, is a great gift solution for even the fussiest of recipients. And for the crafters, we also have beautiful pure beeswax. As we dive into the festive season, finding that perfect gift can sometimes feel as tricky as navigating a Westfield carpark, but fear not,...

There has been some absolutely wild weather on the Mid North Coast of NSW over the last few seasons, from drought to bushfire to floods - and most recently - some hail thrown in for good measure! These pictures were taken while our bees were enjoying dining on some Coastal Blackbutt blossoms on the NSW coast - well, they were enjoying the nectar and pollen before they had to fly home fast to escape the little balls of ice. Our beekeepers had to make some fast moves too to avoid being pelted! When you see in our online honey shop...