About Us

Welcome to Hive & Harvest, a Queensland-based business dedicated to crafting premium honey, natural body products, and curated gift sets inspired by the beauty of the Australian landscape.

Our journey began with a passion for beekeeping, sustainable harvesting, and creating meaningful gift experiences. Every jar of honey, beeswax candle, and handmade soap reflects the purity of nature, supporting local producers and small-batch artisans across Queensland.

Our Values

At Hive & Harvest, we believe in:

Supporting Local – Our products feature ingredients from trusted Queensland suppliers.

Sustainability – We minimise waste, use recyclable packaging, and work with ethical beekeepers and suppliers.

Craftsmanship – Every product is thoughtfully curated to celebrate nature’s finest gifts.

Our Location & Contact Details

Hive & Harvest is a Queensland-based, family- and friends-owned business. Our registered business address is in Bald Knob, Sunshine Coast, while our operational office and retail shop are in Keperra, Brisbane.

Registered Business Address (For Legal & Correspondence Only)

269 Hovard Road, Bald Knob, QLD 4552

Office & Retail Address (For Visits & Orders)

2/265 Blaker Road, Keperra, QLD 4054

Email

buzz@hiveandharvest.com

Phone

+61 412 561 508

Visit Our Shop

Our retail shop in Keperra is open Saturdays 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and by appointment on weekdays. Please call to ensure we are available.

Need assistance? Contact us anytime via email or phone.

Nurturing our Bees in Maleny: At our property in Maleny, we've gone the extra mile to ensure our bees thrive. We have planted hundreds of diverse plants to enrich their foraging opportunities and ensure they are well-nourished throughout the year.

Minimal Intervention: Our approach to beekeeping is grounded in minimal intervention. This means we only harvest surplus honey, ensuring we never diminish the bees' required supply. We respect the natural balance and harmony within the hive.

Natural Beehive Management: Unlike many commercial operations, we do not requeen beehives annually purely for optimizing yield. While some of our hives are incredibly productive, others might produce less, but we respect and allow each hive to flourish in its own way.

Organic Pest Management:To protect our bees from pests, we prioritise organic pest management techniques whenever possible.

Sustainable Packaging: Beyond beekeeping, we're committed to reducing our environmental footprint. Our use of glass packaging, for instance, significantly reduces our contribution to landfill.

Year-Round Forage: Our apiary locations, carefully chosen, offer year-round forage, eliminating the need for stressful relocations which are common in traditional commercial beekeeping in Australia.

Our Ongoing Commitment: As we grow, we endeavour to continually enhance our sustainability impact.

However, we proudly hold a HACCP certification, which thoroughly documents our processes, ensuring that safety and quality are paramount in everything we do.

Our dedication to sustainable beekeeping ensures our bees' well-being and enables us to offer honey that is a genuine reflection of its natural environment. We believe this method results in a product superior in both taste and quality.