Discover the Gin, Sustainability & Soul of Lavender Hill

New Zealand herald recently covered what they think might be one of the Auckland Regions best kept secret.

Here is what they had to say:

Just 30 minutes from central Auckland lies Lavender Hill. A working lavender and olive farm that’s far more than a pretty countryside escape. What really sets Lavender Hill apart is its boutique distillery and the way it blends craft, sustainability, and the land itself into every bottle they produce.

At the heart of the operation is “Little Lottie,” a small-batch, farm-based gin still that transforms botanicals grown right on the property into award-winning gins and limoncello. Visitors can enjoy a full tasting experience in a dedicated gin-tasting room.  a guided journey through the aromas and flavours that reflect the farm’s own lavender, citrus, and honey elements.

But it’s not just about what’s in the bottle. Lavender Hill embraces sustainable practices at every step: the distillery runs on solar power, water is rain-harvested, and the farm grows its own botanicals and produce: olive groves, olive oil, lavender, lemons, honey, embedding a true farm-to-glass philosophy in everything they do. 

Whether you’re a gin aficionado curious about craft distilling, or simply seeking a memorable day out in a beautiful natural setting. The farm tour and tasting at Lavender Hill offer a rare blend of rustic charm, artisanal craft and eco-conscious hospitality.

But dont take our word for it. Read the original feature in the media here: New Zealand Herald