10 Best Beekeepers in Melbourne
The term beekeeper can mean very different things: humane hive relocation, wasp removal, honey production, equipment supply or educational tours. This guide separates those needs so Melbourne households, shoppers and hive owners can choose a provider with a relevant service.
Our method for this guide
This guide does not try to list everyone. It is our pick of beekeepers in Melbourne, built on each business's public reputation and on how central this service is to what it does.
Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.
Compare 10 Beekeepers in Melbourne
Ben's Bees
Ben’s Bees is a family-owned Melbourne beekeeping business offering bee removal, bee-friendly wasp nest removal, local raw honey and beekeeping products. It also sells bees, hives, beeswax, candles, propolis, royal jelly and gift hampers. The business places stated emphasis on ethical beekeeping and saving bees, while its wasp-removal service operates throughout Melbourne within 24 hours.
Notable strengths: Combines bee-friendly removal with honey production
Melbourne households needing wasp nest removalPeople seeking local raw honeyBackyard beekeepers needing advice or products3 Barker St, Blackburn South VIC 3130, AustraliaTasty Honey
Tasty Honey is a Northcote honey business selling varieties including Leatherwood, tea tree and New Zealand honey online. It suits shoppers looking for distinctive, strongly flavoured honeys and larger orders, with careful packaging and delivery forming part of the purchasing experience.
Notable strengths: Leatherwood and New Zealand honey are specifically available
Exploring honey varieties beyond standard supermarket choicesBuying honey online in jars or larger quantities221 Bastings St, Northcote VIC 3070, AustraliaBee Rescue Melbourne
Bee Rescue Melbourne is a Hurstbridge honey farm associated with honey products marketed for hayfever relief. Customers describe using its hayfever or allergy honey regularly, including one account that calls it a remedy rather than medicine. The product is positioned for people looking for a honey-based option alongside their usual approach to seasonal allergy symptoms.
Notable strengths: Offers a distinct hayfever or allergy honey product
People interested in honey products associated with hayfever reliefShoppers looking for a local honey-farm productHi..we remove and rescue bee hives all over the Melbourne and VIC. Raw honey and hay fever sinus remedy available ONLY at outlets or online shop at www.BeeRescue.com.au STRICLY NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC, 30 Gosfield Rd, Hurstbridge VIC 3099, AustraliaMaya'Xala Honey by Nathan Stewart
Maya’Xala Honey by Nathan Stewart in Doreen offers beehive tours and honey experiences suited to families, visitors and people curious about bees or beekeeping. Tours are described as hands-on and educational, covering hive roles, local and commercial honey, and the importance of bees to Australian agriculture. The experience can include fresh honey tasting and lunch.
Notable strengths: Combines interactive hive learning with fresh honey tasting
Families and visitors interested in bees, honey and beekeeping13 Spectacular Ave, Doreen VIC 3754, AustraliaMeli Honey
Meli Honey is a Preston wholesaler associated with Greek honey, including honey from Greece. Its honey suits people looking for a distinctive ingredient to spread on bread, add to tea or desserts, or enjoy by the spoon. The flavour is described as different from standard honey and not overly sweet.
Notable strengths: Greek provenance is central to the product identity
People seeking Greek honey with a distinctive flavourUsing honey in tea, desserts or as a spreadUnit 3, 62A Albert St, Preston VIC 3072, AustraliaArchibald Honey Pty Ltd
Archibald Honey Pty Ltd is a Dingley Village honey farm and Australian honey business. It suits shoppers seeking Australian-made honey, including Blue Top Ironbark and Manuka varieties, as well as households buying larger buckets.
Notable strengths: Offers Blue Top Ironbark honey and Manuka marked MGO30+ / 185+
Shoppers looking for Australian-made honeyHouseholds buying honey in larger quantitiesPeople seeking Ironbark or Manuka honey369 Spring Rd, Dingley Village VIC 3172, AustraliaThe Basin Backyard
The Basin Backyard is a women-owned honey farm in Knoxfield selling locally made honey and related produce, including honey-based gifts. Visitors can shop on site, bring dogs and speak with staff who explain the products with evident knowledge. It suits people replenishing their honey, looking for distinctive local produce or choosing a meaningful gift.
Notable strengths: The range extends beyond honey to related produce and gift options
Shoppers wanting locally made honey and related produceVisitors seeking honey-based gifts or a dog-friendly on-site stopUnit 1/31 Rushdale St, Knoxfield VIC 3180, AustraliaYARRABEE (Kelvin Trading)
YARRABEE supplies beekeeping equipment for hobbyists and commercial apiarists from Springvale, with delivery across Australia. Its range includes bee hives, honey extractors, protective clothing, tools, plastic foundation, honey-processing equipment, jars, queen-rearing products and Varroa mite treatments. Practical advice and equipment selected for Australian conditions make it useful for both first-time hive owners and established operations.
Notable strengths: Range spanning hive hardware, protective wear and honey processing
Beginners setting up their first hiveCommercial beekeepers and expanding apiariesUnit 31/830-850 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171, AustraliaAll About Beekeeping
All About Beekeeping is a beekeeping shop and resource for people starting or developing an interest in hive keeping. It supplies beekeeping equipment such as bee suits, smokers and brood boxes, while offering practical guidance from staff. The business also presents Australian and local products, including local honey, and supports beginners as well as experienced keepers.
Notable strengths: Combines equipment sales with hands-on advice
New beekeepers choosing equipment and seeking guidanceExperienced keepers looking for beekeeping gear and local products21b Station St, Diamond Creek VIC 3089, AustraliaMaster Beekeepers
Master Beekeepers is a Doreen bee relocation service that carefully removes and relocates hives, including colonies found in walls and backyards. It also supplies Nuc boxes for people starting or expanding a hive. The service suits property owners wanting bees handled with care and beekeepers seeking practical support, with documented work including opening a wall, vacuuming bees, saving the hive and cleaning up afterwards.
Notable strengths: Relocates colonies while focusing on preserving the hive
Property owners needing bee-hive relocationBeekeepers buying Nuc boxes or seeking setup advice29 Roaming Rd, Doreen VIC 3754, Australia
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Beekeeping and honey services
- Bee removal and relocationBen’s Bees describes bee removal, while Master Beekeepers relocates colonies found in walls and backyards with a preservation-focused approach.
- Wasp nest removalBen’s Bees distinguishes bee removal from bee-friendly wasp nest removal and describes service throughout Melbourne within 24 hours.
- Honey and honey productsThe Basin Backyard, Archibald Honey, Tasty Honey, Bee Rescue Melbourne and Meli Honey offer different local, Australian, Greek or speciality honey choices.
- Hive equipment and suppliesYARRABEE and ALL ABOUT BEEKEEPING supply equipment including suits, smokers, brood boxes, extractors, jars and other hive products.
- Tours and learningMaya’Xala Honey describes hands-on beehive tours with hive education, honey tasting and, for some experiences, lunch.
How to select a beekeeper in Melbourne
- Identify the immediate problemA colony in a wall, a backyard hive and a wasp nest call for different services. Explain exactly what you have found.
- Decide whether you need products or interventionChoose a honey farm for honey, an equipment supplier for hive gear, or a relocation service when a colony needs to be moved.
- Check the intended scaleYARRABEE supports hobbyists and commercial apiarists, while other businesses are described for households, visitors or beginners.
- Ask what is includedFor relocation or tours, confirm the practical scope, such as hive preservation, clean-up, tasting or lunch components.
Frequent questions
Who removes bees in Melbourne?
Ben’s Bees describes bee removal, and Master Beekeepers describes careful hive relocation from walls and backyards. Contact the provider to discuss the situation.
Is wasp removal the same as bee removal?
No. Ben’s Bees explicitly distinguishes bee removal from bee-friendly wasp nest removal.
Where can beginners buy beekeeping equipment?
ALL ABOUT BEEKEEPING and YARRABEE describe equipment and practical guidance for beginners, including suits, smokers and hive components.
Can I book a beekeeping tour?
Maya’Xala Honey by Nathan Stewart describes hands-on beehive tours covering hive roles, honey and the importance of bees.
