Buzzstop Honey Shop and Cafe

• CAFE OPEN 7 Days, 8.30 AM to 4.00 PM / FREE WIFI 
• BARISTA MADE ROAR COFFEE 
• FREE PARKING/ TOURING VANS WELCOME 
• FULLY LICENCED - CRAFT BEER, HONEY MEAD
• MOUNT MICHAEL WINES TASTING ROOM & CELLAR DOOR 
• FUNCTION ROOM AVAILABLE \
• BIRTHDAYS & PRIVATE FUNCTIONS WELCOME

OUR MISSION : TO EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN

The Buzzstop is 'All things Bees & Honey under one roof'.  

And of greatest importance to us is Education. 

Our tours & experiences are about increasing your knowledge of Bees and Honey in a fun, interactive way.   We want you to return to your home with a greater understanding of bees, and their key role as pollinators in the global food chain....so you can better help Bees in your own backyard.

THE BUZZSTOP HAS NEW ZEALAND'S WIDEST SELECTION OF NATIVE HONEY

We stock Premium Manuka Honey from UMF 5+to 24+, Native Honey from the top to the very bottom of New Zealand, fill-your-own* Local honey on tap, Comb Honey and Craft / Artisan honey from wonderful family beekeeping operations.

* Welcome to bring your own jars / containers for fill-your-own honey, or use ours.

MANUKA HONEY - WHAT'S THE BUZZ?

New Zealander's love affair with native honey began with the introduction of the European Honey Bee by Missionaries in the 1830's.   

Long before Mānuka Honey was recognised, Māori (the first people of New Zealand) had long understood the healing power of the Mānuka tree. They used the bark, the oil and flowers for natural remedies.

But its only in the last decade that global demand for pure New Zealand honey has soared, primarily to the incredible antibiotic and healing properties of Mānuka Honey.   Worldwide demand far exceeds what Kiwi bee-keepers can supply - making NZ honey the highest value per Kg honey on earth.  

Come and see what all the fuss is about at the Buzzstop. We have Mānuka trees growing onsite, which flower around November & December each year.  Join one of our experienced local beekeepers to guide you through a Mānuka Honey tasting. We will explain how the UMF and MGO Rating Systems work, and how to choose the right Mānuka Honey for your needs.

We extract and bottle fresh honey every day of the year in our 'Spin-your-own-Honey' Tour.  

This is a fun, hands-on, activity great for all ages - and superb for families.  

Join us to uncap, spin, filter and bottle your very own jar of honey to take home with you.  Includes a personalised honey label featuring a photo of you.