Blue Hills Honey

06/09/2026

This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the fathers who have helped shape Blue Hills Honey and the generations that have followed.

From our founder, Reuben Charles, whose love of the bush and beekeeping laid the foundations for Blue Hills Honey, to Robert Charles, who has continued that family tradition and dedication to beekeeping.

It’s a story built on family, hard work and a deep love for the Tasmanian landscape.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandads and father figures who pass on their knowledge, values and traditions.

31/08/2026

We’re all ready to go at Fine Food and proud to exhibiting under the banner.

27/08/2026

10 years on, and this one still means so much to us.

Back in 2016, our Leatherwood Honey was awarded the prestigious Monde Selection Grand Gold Award, recognising it among the Top 5 Food Products in the World.

To have our Tasmanian Leatherwood Honey recognised on a global stage was an incredibly proud moment for our family and our team.

A decade later, we’re still harvesting this remarkable honey from the remote forests of north-west Tasmania, and we’re just as proud of what’s in every jar.

10 years on. Same wild forests. Same dedication. Still one very special honey.

26/08/2026

There’s so much more to a bee than just making honey!

Every bee in the hive has an important role to play, working together as a colony to keep the hive healthy and productive.

We love getting up close with our bees and sharing a little of their fascinating world with you.

25/08/2026

Did you know? Honey is one of nature’s most remarkable foods; when stored properly, it can last for thousands of years!

A sweet little fact about the incredible food our bees create. 🐝

21/08/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Stanley is just 30 minutes from our home base and the Blue Hills Honey Experience in Mawbanna! 🌿

So if you’re visiting Stanley and exploring the beautiful North West, why not make a little detour and come and see us?

Taste our award-winning Tasmanian honeys
Discover the world of bees and beekeeping
Learn about our Leatherwood honey and the Tarkine
Enjoy lunch, coffee or something sweet at The Colony Café
Browse our honey, gifts and Tasmanian goodies

We’re the perfect stop to add to your Stanley and Tarkine adventure.

Stanley → Blue Hills Honey Experience → Dip Falls & The Big Tree 🌿🍯

Come and taste Tasmania straight from the source!

19/08/2026

Raw honey: but what does “raw” actually mean?

Honey isn’t a cooked food, so you might wonder… what makes honey raw?

For us, “raw” means keeping the honey as close as possible to the way it comes from the hive. At Blue Hills Honey, our honey is cold extracted and coarsely filtered, rather than heated or heavily processed.

Why does that matter? Because honey is a naturally complex food, and we want to preserve its natural character, flavour and goodness.

Every season is different, every site is different, and that’s part of what makes honey so special.

Raw honey isn’t about what we add; it’s about what we leave alone.

19/08/2026

11/08/2026

Out in the field from summer through to autumn.

Our beekeepers spend the warmer months out in the apiaries, working with the bees and keeping our hives healthy and productive.

From checking colonies and frames to maintaining equipment and preparing hives for the seasons ahead, there’s plenty happening behind the scenes.

It’s a big part of what goes into every jar of Blue Hills Honey; from the apiary to your table.

Pictured: Ricky Wells, one of our most experienced beekeepers.

06/08/2026

A fantastic achievement for Blue Hills Honey at the 2026 Tasmanian Beekeepers Association Annual Awards

We are incredibly proud to share the results achieved by the Charles family and the Blue Hills Honey team at this year’s awards. These awards recognise the dedication, skill and passion that goes into every part of beekeeping; from caring for our bees through to producing and presenting exceptional Tasmanian honey.

Class 1 – Introduced Flora (Clover & Blackberry)
1st Place – Robert Charles
2nd Place – Thomas Charles
3rd Place – Nicola Charles

Class 3 – Native Flora (Liquid)
1st Place – Robert Charles
3rd Place – Thomas Charles

Class 5 – Tasmanian Manuka
1st Place – Nicola Charles
2nd Place – Robert Charles

Class 6 – Hard Candied (Robert & Ian Stephens)
1st Place – Nicola Charles
3rd Place – Robert Charles

Class 7 – Soft Candied (Set)
1st Place – Thomas Charles
2nd Place – Nicola Charles
3rd Place – Robert Charles

Class 8 – Creamed/Whipped Honey
1st Place – Ricky Wells
2nd Place – Elizabeth Rose-Abblitt
3rd Place – Robert Charles

Class 9 – Mead (Taverners Perpetual Trophy)
1st Place – Robert Charles

Class 10 – Beeswax
1st Place – Robert Charles
2nd Place – Nicola Charles

Gordon Lee Trophy – Most Points
Robert Charles

We are incredibly proud of these results and grateful to be part of such a passionate and talented Tasmanian beekeeping community. Congratulations to all exhibitors and award recipients.

From our bees to your table, thank you for supporting a family tradition of producing premium Tasmanian honey since 1955.

Pictured Below (left to right): Thomas Charles, Robert Charles (owner), Elizabeth Rose-Abblitt (exports manager)