A close-up of a flowering lavender field with purple flowers, a bee, and distant mountains under a clear blue sky. | Aussie Loop
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Bridestowe Lavender Farm Shuttle Launceston

from A$100
4 hours 20 mins
Launceston
All Ages (3+)

Take a return shuttle from Launceston to Bridestowe at Nabowla, Australia's largest lavender farm, for around two and a half hours among the lavender rows, gardens, gift shop and Woodcroft Café. Peak bloom is December and January. Pick up from central Launceston hotels or the Transit Centre is included.

  • A close-up of a flowering lavender field with purple flowers, a bee, and distant mountains under a clear blue sky. | Aussie Loop
  • Lavender field with blooming purple flowers in the foreground, a large tree to the right, and mountains under a cloudy sky in the background; inspired by the stunning landscapes of Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston, easily accessible via shuttle services.
  • A large green tree stands in the middle of a blooming lavender field with purple flowers at Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston, with hills and mountains in the background, easily accessible by shuttle bus.
  • Close-up of a lavender field in bloom at Bridestowe Lavender Farm, with a bee on one flower, distant trees, and mountains under a clear blue sky in the background—just a short shuttle ride from Launceston.
  • Eight people stand in a row on a dirt path in front of blooming lavender fields at Bridestowe Lavender Farm, with mountains and a clear blue sky in the background. They’ve just arrived via shuttle from Launceston, ready to explore the picturesque landscape.
  • Five people stand together in a field of flowering lavender at Bridestowe Lavender Farm under a clear blue sky, with mountains and trees in the background near Launceston.
  • A group of seven people pose and smile on a dirt path in a blooming lavender field at Bridestowe Lavender Farm, with mountains and a blue sky in the background, just a short shuttle ride from Launceston.
  • A group of ten people posing together in front of rows of blooming lavender fields at Bridestowe Lavender Farm under a blue sky with scattered clouds, after arriving comfortably by shuttle from Launceston.
  • A red tractor drives through rows of lavender at Bridestowe Lavender Farm, with a large tree in the background under a clear blue sky—an idyllic scene you might experience on a Lavender Farm tour after taking the shuttle from Launceston.
  • A young woman holding a purple ice cream stands on a dirt path in front of the Bridestowe Lavender Farm, with a tree and hills in the background, just outside Launceston where visitors often arrive by shuttle bus.
  • Woman in a denim jacket holds a purple teddy bear whilst standing in a beautiful lavender field at Bridestowe Lavender Farm, with hills and a large tree in the background.
  • Two women pose in front of shelves filled with purple teddy bears at Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston; one woman holds a bear while the other makes a peace sign, capturing a memorable stop before catching the shuttle bus.
  • Two people in winter jackets and hats stand indoors holding purple teddy bears, smiling in front of shelves with products—perhaps souvenirs from the famed Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston, where visitors often arrive via shuttle to experience its charming gifts.
  • Three women sit on white chairs in a rustic wooden building with a large purple teddy bear behind them, capturing the whimsical charm of Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston.
  • Four people stand behind a large pot of purple flowers outdoors at Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston, with tractors and trees visible in the background on a cloudy day.
  • Three people stand in front of shelves displaying lavender-themed products—including soft toys, jars, and gift boxes—inside a shop at Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston.
  • A close-up of a flowering lavender field with purple flowers, a bee, and distant mountains under a clear blue sky. | Aussie Loop
  • Lavender field with blooming purple flowers in the foreground, a large tree to the right, and mountains under a cloudy sky in the background; inspired by the stunning landscapes of Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston, easily accessible via shuttle services.
  • A large green tree stands in the middle of a blooming lavender field with purple flowers at Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston, with hills and mountains in the background, easily accessible by shuttle bus.
  • Close-up of a lavender field in bloom at Bridestowe Lavender Farm, with a bee on one flower, distant trees, and mountains under a clear blue sky in the background—just a short shuttle ride from Launceston.
  • Eight people stand in a row on a dirt path in front of blooming lavender fields at Bridestowe Lavender Farm, with mountains and a clear blue sky in the background. They’ve just arrived via shuttle from Launceston, ready to explore the picturesque landscape.
  • Five people stand together in a field of flowering lavender at Bridestowe Lavender Farm under a clear blue sky, with mountains and trees in the background near Launceston.
  • A group of seven people pose and smile on a dirt path in a blooming lavender field at Bridestowe Lavender Farm, with mountains and a blue sky in the background, just a short shuttle ride from Launceston.
  • A group of ten people posing together in front of rows of blooming lavender fields at Bridestowe Lavender Farm under a blue sky with scattered clouds, after arriving comfortably by shuttle from Launceston.
  • A red tractor drives through rows of lavender at Bridestowe Lavender Farm, with a large tree in the background under a clear blue sky—an idyllic scene you might experience on a Lavender Farm tour after taking the shuttle from Launceston.
  • A young woman holding a purple ice cream stands on a dirt path in front of the Bridestowe Lavender Farm, with a tree and hills in the background, just outside Launceston where visitors often arrive by shuttle bus.
  • Woman in a denim jacket holds a purple teddy bear whilst standing in a beautiful lavender field at Bridestowe Lavender Farm, with hills and a large tree in the background.
  • Two women pose in front of shelves filled with purple teddy bears at Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston; one woman holds a bear while the other makes a peace sign, capturing a memorable stop before catching the shuttle bus.
  • Two people in winter jackets and hats stand indoors holding purple teddy bears, smiling in front of shelves with products—perhaps souvenirs from the famed Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston, where visitors often arrive via shuttle to experience its charming gifts.
  • Three women sit on white chairs in a rustic wooden building with a large purple teddy bear behind them, capturing the whimsical charm of Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston.
  • Four people stand behind a large pot of purple flowers outdoors at Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston, with tractors and trees visible in the background on a cloudy day.
  • Three people stand in front of shelves displaying lavender-themed products—including soft toys, jars, and gift boxes—inside a shop at Bridestowe Lavender Farm near Launceston.

Quick read before you book.

  • Australia's largest lavender farm
  • Purple fields in full bloom in December and January
  • Lavender treats and barista coffee at the Woodcroft Café
  • Lavender goods and essential oils in the gift shop
  • No car needed for a day trip into the north east

What’s included

  • Return shuttle between Launceston and Bridestowe Lavender Estate
  • Pick up and drop off at central Launceston hotels or the Launceston Transit Centre
  • Around two and a half hours at the lavender farm

Commonly asked questions.

Pick up and drop off are from centrally located Launceston hotels or the Launceston Transit Centre on Cimitiere Street. Our guide to Tasmania without a car has more ways to get around the north.

You get around two and a half hours at Bridestowe, which is plenty of time to walk the fields, browse the gift shop and have lunch at the café. The drive from Launceston takes under an hour each way.

The lavender is in full purple bloom in December and January, though timing depends on the weather. Our guide to when to visit Tasmania covers what each season looks like.

Entry to Bridestowe is free for most of the year. In December and January an entry fee applies during the Bridestowe in Bloom festival, so check whether it's covered when you book.

Yes, the shuttle needs a minimum of four adults to run. If numbers aren't reached, you may be offered a different departure time.

Yes. The Woodcroft Café is open seven days with views over the fields, serving lavender inspired food, barista coffee, wine, local beer and gin.

Yes. Coach Tours Tasmania offers child fares for ages 3 to 15 at half the adult fare.

Because it runs in the evening, the Low Head Penguin Tour pairs nicely with a day out at Bridestowe. Just check your shuttle return time when you book.

Read more? Here’s the full description.

Bridestowe, at Nabowla in Tasmania's north east, is Australia's largest lavender farm, and this shuttle gets you there from Launceston without hiring a car. The drive takes under an hour through farmland and gentle hills, and once you arrive you have around two and a half hours to explore at your own pace. Wander the lavender rows and gardens, browse the gift shop for lavender goods and essential oils, and stop for lunch or morning tea at the Woodcroft Café, which looks out over the fields. The famous purple carpet blooms in December and January, when the estate hosts its Bridestowe in Bloom festival. Outside those months the fields are greener, but the farm, café and shop are open year round. Pick up and drop off is included from central Launceston hotels or the Launceston Transit Centre on Cimitiere Street. Staying in town for the evening? The Low Head Penguin Tour makes a lovely end to the day. Or pair it with the Cradle Mountain day tour from Launceston on another day. Choose your date and check availability.

Additional info by the operator.

Minimum 4 adults are needed for the shuttle to run. If numbers aren't reached, you may be offered another departure time. Pick up: Centrally located Launceston hotels or the Launceston Transit Centre, Cimitiere Street. At the farm: Bridestowe Estate is open daily from 10am to 3pm, except Christmas Day. Entry is free for most of the year, while an entry fee applies in December and January during the Bridestowe in Bloom festival. What to bring:
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat, sunscreen and a light jacket
  • Camera
  • Cash or card for the café and gift shop