Aloomba Lavender on the Mount Lindesay Road (three to four kilometres north of Liston) is part of a 4,000 acre cattle property set in picturesque rolling hills. The 12,000 established lavender plants form a pretty pattern whether in flower or not (great opportunity for photographs).
The well stocked gift shop and the tranquil bed and breakfast rooms are very popular. Bus groups and casual visitors are received in a friendly, family atmosphere for tea and coffee. Harvesting begins in mid November. Open every day except Christmas and bookings welcome. An informative talk can be given to larger groups on request if time permits.
A three hour drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast with several routes from which to choose, makes Aloomba Lavender an excellent destination.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4686 1191
Email: tere@aloomba.com
Web:
www.aloombalavender.com.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Open from 0830 to 1630 every day except Christmas Day.
Free Entry:
Yes.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome but must be kept under parental guidance. A blackboard is available to use as entertainment outdoors.
Disabled: Access and toilet available for guests with a disability.
General Comments
Planting lavender began in 1998. In 2001 Peter and Tere planted six acres (12,000 plants) at Liston. The business is based on dried lavender and tourism. Harvesting by hand begins in mid November and still provides sufficient oil for retail. The lavender produced is sold as product in the gift shop. Tere runs the retail outlet and the bed and breakfast while Peter runs the planting and maintenance of the lavender. The area is ideal for growing of Lavender with cold winters, well drained soil and hot summers with low humidity.
There is a great deal of interest in the crop in Queensland and the general public take considerable trouble to visit the farm. The farm is only 15 minutes from Stanthorpe and 56 kilometres from both Warwick and Tenterfield. Visitors have a wide range of activities in the region from wineries to national parks with close proximity to the largest granite rock in Australia, Bald Rock.
How to get There
Driving from Warwick to Stanthorpe, 17 kilometres to Liston (Mount Lindesay Highway) three kilometres north to the farm gate. Coming from Tenterfield, drive north on Mount Lindesay Highway. Coming from Woodenbong, drive south on the Mount Lindesay Highway.
