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Lavender Hill, a sustainable lavender farm in Auckland’s Riverhead, has been awarded a Silver Qualmark rating and 4-star recognition for sustainable tourism by Tourism New Zealand. These accolades signify Lavender Hill’s consistently high-quality standards and positions it as a trusted destination for both local and international travellers.
Owners Jason and Trish Delamore are honoured to be recognised by Qualmark as an accreditation of Lavender Hill’s commitment to sustainability and excellence.
“We have always been dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences, and the Qualmark recognition further ensures that our guests, particularly those traveling from abroad, can book with confidence,” says Jason.
“Our focus is to continually seek out new ways we can be kinder and give back to our beautiful land here in Aotearoa through our practices and everything we do. Late last year we introduced ‘Little Lottie’ to the farm, a 150-litre gin still that operates on renewable solar power and pure rainwater and is a huge hit with our guests.”
The lifestyle property is the only Qualmark accredited boutique accommodation provider in the Kumeu, Riverhead, and Coatesville areas. The Silver Qualmark award highlights the farm’s leadership and commitment to world-class and sustainable tourism, in line with three key components:
Light footprint – An environmentally friendly and holistically sustainable experience
Safe and sound – Where safe principles and practices are part of every experience
Warm welcome – Where you will always find a genuine welcome and true New Zealand hospitality.
Not only does Lavender Hill provide accommodation it is also renowned for its award-winning gins produced on-site, including the London Dry Gin, Lavender Infused Gin, Smoked Honey Gin, Sloe Gin, and Saffron Infused Gin.
Additionally, the farm creates limoncello, olive oil, and a range of lavender products sourced from its garden’s botanicals and produce. Visitors can enjoy gin tours and tastings, explore the farm on guided tours, and shop the products in the on-site store.
For more information, visit: www.lavenderhill.co.nz
