What makes it 83% Solo-Friendly: A solo traveler can enjoy free Wi-Fi, honey tastings, and join small-group hive or craft tours without needing companions, so the site stays engaging and easy to manage alone.
Why 3-5 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Allows time for a coffee, self-guided honey tasting, and one hands-on tour.
Relax with ROAR coffee:
Order a barista-made ROAR coffee in the café and settle into the garden seating or indoor lounge.
Tip: Visit during off-peak hours (10 am–2 pm) to snag a window seat with garden views.
Self-serve honey tasting:
Sample native and Manuka honeys at the tasting table when you purchase a jar.
Tip: Ask staff which varietals are in season to try the freshest flavors.
Meet-The-Bees & Manuka Honey Tasting:
Suit up in a bee suit, hold a live frame, then taste premium UMF-rated Manuka honeys.
Tip: Book the 60 minute session online at least a day in advance to secure your spot.
Spin-Your-Own-Honey Tour:
Join a small group to uncapping and spin honey into your own jar.
Tip: Bring a camera for a unique solo travel photo with your finished jar.

Alan Low
Tons of honey related products for you to browse and buy. There's even bee alcohol flights for you to try at the bar. Very friendly staffs, remember to go for the unique and local honey.
Mary Frost
This was my fifth time in Queenstown and I’ve never heard of this place! It will absolutely be a must go to next time I’m in town. They have a cafe, outdoor seating, a place to have mead or distilled spirits (we didn’t do that part) and also indoor seating. The food looks lovely, the array of honeys is fantastic. We found this place the day before leaving Queenstown, so we weren’t able to fit in a...
Yun Yi Thiam
Our beekeeping tour at Buzzstop was such a fun and unique experience! It was really educational and interactive as we got to learn lots of cool bee facts, take a closer look (and even get hands-on!) with the bee nest, and end off with a Manuka honey tasting. We loved how engaging and well-organised the tour conducted by Milly was. Fantastic job, Milly! This place is definitely worth adding to yo...
Erin Root
We did the combo tour with Nick and a lovely woman with red hair whose name escapes me. Both were knowledgeable and accommodating and fun! We learned a lot about bees, honey, native plants and the history of beekeeping. I highly recommend this family-friendly activity.
Mai-Ling
We were just looking to get a coffee for the road to Mt. Cook. Saw this as the closest cafe from the car rental. Boy are we glad we did. What a nice surprise. We loved the ambiance inside the cafe. The staff were so friendly and polite. Like everything/everywhere in New Zealand, so clean and comfortable. There is a barn outside and sitting area and facts about bees and I believe there is also bee...
In summer, use outdoor seating and sample honey under the sun. In winter, warm up by the indoor fireplace after your guided tasting.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| ROAR coffee | NZD 5 |
| Meet-The-Bees & Manuka Honey Tasting | NZD 59 |
| Spin-Your-Own-Honey Tour | NZD 79 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 143 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: 26 Hansen Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
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