Bridestowe Lavender Estate
One of Tasmania’s most photographed sights — vast, fragrant rows of purple lavender at Nabowla, about 50 minutes north-east of Launceston, in bloom in high summer.
Bridestowe Lavender
About 50 minutes north-east of Launceston at Nabowla, Bridestowe Lavender Estate is one of Tasmania’s most photographed sights. In high summer, roughly December and January, its long rows turn a deep, fragrant purple that rolls away over the hills. It’s an easy, memorable day trip — time it for peak bloom and pair it with the Tamar Valley or the wider north-east.
What to See & Do
The Lavender Rows
Deep-purple rows in full bloom across December and January.
Fields & Hills
Fragrant rows rolling over the north-east hills — a photographer’s favourite.
~50 Minutes Away
An easy drive from Launceston, at Nabowla in the north-east.
Pair with the Tamar
Fold it into a day around the Tamar Valley wine route.
Bridestowe Tips
- Come in December or January for peak purple bloom
- It’s about a 50-minute drive from Launceston to Nabowla
- Check current opening and flowering details before you go
- Combine it with Tamar Valley wine for a full day
- More escapes in our day trips guide
Bridestowe Lavender — FAQ
Where is Bridestowe Lavender Estate?
Bridestowe Lavender Estate is at Nabowla, north-east of Launceston — roughly a 50-minute drive from the city. It’s a popular day trip, especially in summer when the rows are in flower.
When does the lavender bloom at Bridestowe?
The lavender typically blooms across December and January, when the rows turn a deep purple — the estate’s peak season. Exact timing shifts a little each year with the weather, so check current details before you travel.
How far is Bridestowe from Launceston?
It’s about a 50-minute drive from Launceston to Nabowla, making it an easy half-day or full-day outing, often combined with the Tamar Valley or other north-east stops.
Can you visit Bridestowe outside the flowering season?
Yes — the estate is a working farm and generally welcomes visitors year-round, but the famous purple rows are a summer sight. Outside December and January the fields are green rather than in bloom, so plan with that in mind.
Is Bridestowe worth visiting?
In flowering season it’s one of the north-east’s signature sights — vast, fragrant purple rows against rolling hills. Pair it with the Tamar Valley for a full day out.
Launceston, Planned Around You
Cataract Gorge in the heart of the city, the Tamar Valley’s cool-climate wine, lavender fields and Ben Lomond — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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