Lavender fields in and around Melbourne

When to go: The farm is open from December 27 2024 until January 27 2025

Distance from Melbourne: One hour

Price: Free

Tucked between wineries on the Mornington Peninsula, Red Hill Lavender features a picturesque lake and orchard perfect for an afternoon stroll. When the property was purchased in 2007, the farm was created as a haven, with a hand-planted crab apple orchard and olive trees. Should you stop by, be sure to bring a picnic basket and enjoy your lunch amongst the fields, or stop by the farm’s restaurant for a bite. Dogs on a lead are also welcome. On your way out you can stop by the farm gate and spoil yourself with some fresh, local produce and lavender-scented products on offer. The farm is open daily from 10.30am-4pm.

When to go: The best time to visit is January and the farm is closed for winter from July 1 until September 9

Distance from Melbourne: 1.5 hours – ten minutes north of Daylesford

Price: $5 per adult, $1 per school-aged child

These gorgeous European-style gardens look like they were plucked straight from the canvas of a Thomas Cole painting and dropped into the hills of Shepherds Flat. The building's mottled brickwork is the same rock and mortar from when it was built more than 150 years ago when it was owned by the Swiss-Italian family who founded it. The 40-hectare grounds hold a café and herb and vegetable gardens in addition to the lavender farm itself. Want to bring your furry friends? All pets are welcome, just keep them on a leash and don't bring them inside the café.

When to go: Open from November 27 2024 to January 26 2025

Distance from Melbourne: 1.5 hours

Price: $15 for general admission, $12.50 for concession, children under 16 free

The Warratina Lavender farm was built in 1991, set into the foothills of the Dandenongs. It has grown to more than 10,000 lavender plants, which are harvested by hand using a traditional sickle. The lavender that's farmed at Warratina is used to create a range of scented goodies, including soaps, candles, essential oils and furniture oil. After wandering through the lush, purple fields you might want to stop by the estate’s tearooms for lunch or light refreshments. It's free to visit and is open Wed-Sun 10am-4pm.

When to go: Open year-round

Distance from Melbourne: One hour

Price: $20 for adults, $17 for concession, $12.50 for children 4-15, free for children younger than four – group discounts available

These gardens are home to a year-round flowering lavender maze, a rose maze and Australia’s oldest hedge maze, which stands at more than three metres tall. The sprawling garden beds are peppered with hidden gnomes for you to find, and the Ashcombe café features a medley of lavender dishes from lavender scones to lavender ice cream and chamomile, green and black lavender teas.