Bridestowe Lavender Farm is the largest lavender farm in Australia. The commercial lavender is in flower during Summer, and the spectacular rows of lavender are a major drawcard for north-east Tasmania. The flower starts to bud in late November / early December. By the middle of December, the farm is in full bloom, with rows and rows of purple flowers covering 260 acres. And while the flower starts to wilt towards the end of January, there are still patches of flowers in full colour into early February until the harvest as finished. Even outside these dates for prime viewing, there are other lavender varieties than flower all year round, so even in Winter, there are purples flowers to photograph. The shuttle service runs from Launceston to Bridestowe Lavender Farm in the morning. It is a 45-minute journey each way. Passengers get 2.5 hours at the farm itself, so after a short talk on the history of the farm, and an explanation on the specific variety of commercial lavender, about how it is grown and processed, then it is time to explore, take photos, visit the gift shop and even enjoy wonderful freshly cooked items from the cafe.