Whitebay
A World of Lavender
Welcome to A World of Lavender. Nestled against the hills in Hawkes Bays picturesque Esk Valley, Whitebay is a wholly New Zealand and family owned business, which opens 7 days a week throughout the year.
More than 20 thousand lavender plants are grown, picked and distilled here and used to create a range of culinary and cosmetic products, all of which can be purchased at our attractive shop or online at www.whitebay.co.nz. Visitors can also enjoy an information packed tour of the lavender farm and distillery and while away some time enjoying fine food and coffee while viewing the lavender plants.
Whitebay is most striking in summer, when thousands come to enjoy the purple sweep of lavender in full bloom. Few people could fail to be seduced by the intoxicating aroma and persistent humming of the bees in a lavender field like this one. However Whitebay is a fascinating stop on a trip to Hawkes Bay in any season. Chef Victoria Addis carries on the tradition of fine lavender cuisine, mains deserts pastries or a quick luncheon.
Visitors dine al fresco, and can enjoy wonderful Bruno Rossi coffee, herbal teas, a range of signature dishes and our own famous lavender and honey ice creams.
Seeing a field of lavender in bloom is a sight never forgotten. Just standing near this truly magical plant can cheer the spirit and induce a feeling of calmness and well being, while its sweet heady perfume may well leave you enamoured for life.
Owners Liz and Max Patmoy are passionate about lavender and always keen to share their knowledge and love of the plant.
We hope you will enjoy your tour through Whitebay World of Lavender, a place where service is not forgotten. Do visit and share our passion for lavender, the gardeners delight.