Something beautiful is blossoming in the Hunter Valley this summer.

Hitting the beach, tackling a coastal hike, firing up the barbecue with friends – they’re all classic ways to fill your summer weekends. But if you’re craving a change of pace, we know of a soothing little detour that’s well worth the drive.

Just two hours north of Sydney, the picture-perfect Hunter Lavender Farm is hidden in plain sight among the region’s undulating green vineyards. The property bursts to life come summer, but the window to experience its fields in full bloom is surprisingly short.

The Hunter’s best-kept summer secret

Chances are, you haven’t heard of Broke. The tiny Hunter Valley town is oft-overshadowed by big crowd pleasers like Wollombi and Pokolbin – where visitors flock to check out the region’s famed wineries. But venture off the tourist route just a little and you’ll find it, as well as the Hunter Valley’s only lavender farm.

Backdropped by the Yellow Rock Escarpment and Brokenback Ranges, this peaceful pocket of paradise spans 14 acres – with rows upon rows of blooming lavender. You’ll catch it on the breeze before you see it, the heady scent greeting you at the gates and invoking an instant air of calm.

The farm is run by local couple Marianne and JR, who combined their love for the Hunter Valley, where they married, with their memories of a honeymoon in Provence, France. After starting off small, the duo now cultivates three species of lavender – English, Lavendin and Spanish – all grown using organic methods of farming and permaculture.

It’s a sustainable approach that’s helped Hunter Lavender Farm flourish, with the property now preparing for its fourth season. Like many lavender farms across Australia, the flowers here typically bloom between early and mid-summer, leaving roughly four weeks to catch the fields in full colour. So while the window may be small, it’s officially open!

Your guide to Hunter Lavender Farm

Hunter Lavender Farm is designed for unhurried days, with more to experience than you might expect. Kick things off among the rows of blooms, like a sea of purple stretching out in all directions. For just $16 per person, you’ll get full access to the lavender fields for an hour.

For anyone celebrating, the mini photo session delivers the perfect keepsake. A professional photographer will guide you through a 20-minute shoot, from which you can choose up to 15 images. You’ll then have the next hour to wander the fields at your own pace, snapping as many photos as you like along the way.

If you want something more hands-on, sign up for a beekeeping workshop. Held at the farm’s sustainable beehive, you’ll learn the basics before donning a protective suit and inspecting the hive for yourself.

Or try your hand at honey harvesting, where you can collect your own raw honey from the hive to take home. Classes are priced at $115 and $65, respectively.

For those keen on reaping the natural benefits of their surrounds, join a morning yoga class among the blooms for $88 per person. Breathe in the calming scent of lavender as you bend into downward dog, stretching your body and awakening your senses.

The 60-minute guided session is completed with a ceremonial cup of lavender cacao, followed by a soothing sound bath and breathwork lesson. Held on 31 December, it’s the ultimate way to release the year that was and welcome 2026 with a fresh perspective.

On your way out, be sure to stop in at the Farm Shop. All products are made using lavender from the farm, including perfume, candles, oils, eye pillows, soap sets, honey, tea and lollies.

Know before you go

Hunter Lavender Farm is located in Broke, a 2.5-hour drive from Sydney or just over an hour from Newcastle. It is now open for the summer season, running from 6 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, 10am–5pm. It will close for Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

The best way to reach the farm is by car, with plenty of parking available on-site. The nearest train station is in Singleton, around half an hour away by taxi. For bigger groups, local charter bus companies are the best option.

To ensure each guest/group has the time and space to enjoy their experience properly, bookings are essential and walk-ins are generally not accepted. To make a reservation, head to the Hunter Lavender Farm website.

Address: 125 Adams Peak Road, Broke, NSW 2330.