I’m new to beekeeping, is this right for me?

Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, where the discoveries are endless. Plus the honey really is an amazing bonus!If you’re just getting started, we’re here to help – our friendly support team is on hand via email, phone, or live chat to get fast answers to your buzzing questions.Or if you’d rather go straight to the top, join Cedar, our co-inventor, every week for a special live stream on Facebook and Youtube, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask him your questions live!We’ll support you every step of the way with a swarm of educational resources to ensure your beekeeping journey will be an enjoyable one.Ready to take the first step? Learn beekeeping terminology – from queen excluders, to drone bees and all the parts of a beehive – by downloading our simple PDF guide to beekeeping to start your journey today.

Are Flow Hives made in Australia?

Flow Hives are made in Australia by dedicated staff with precision and care.Our Flow Frames are an artificial foundation from BPA- and BPS-free food grade plastic, manufactured right here in Australia.Workers are respected and valued in certified safe work environments and are employed under fair trade conditions.The Flow Hive is invented by father-son duo Stuart and Cedar Anderson of Northern Rivers, NSW.

Bees rarely find their way into empty beehive boxes, even though they are designed to be a perfect home for them.There are a number of ways of starting a colony, from buying a package of bees, to receiving a hive split or catching a swarm.We also have a range of videos and blogs to help you understand the different ways in which you can source bees for your new hive.

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100,000 Flow Hives sold

Australian made, designed and owned, the Flow Hive has revolutionised the beekeeping industry, allowing the beekeeper to harvest honey straight from the hive without disturbing the bees.

Easily harvest up to 20 kg of fresh unprocessed honey—direct from the hive to your jar.

Your questions answered

Answered By Jamie Oliver
Owns 5x Flow Hive 2

Starting as a beginner

It’s easy to get started but important to learn as much as you can. Check out online resources or connect with a local mentor to kick start your learning.

Starting with a Flow Hive

Flow Hives are a fantastic hive for beginners as they’re easy to use and make harvesting honey so much easier for the beekeeper and so much gentler on the bees.

Can anyone keep bees?

Yes! People keep bees all over the world, even in urban areas. Anywhere that bees can naturally survive, you can become a beekeeper.

How much work?

Keeping bees is an absolute joy, so maybe work is the wrong word 😉 The amount of time needed will vary at different times of the year – the amount of time required is minimal.

Starter Bundle

Our Starter Bundle has the safety gear you need to get started AND a sweet saving.

The perfect hive for new beekeepers – with all the features that made Flow Hive a household name and essential safety gear.

Plus, start learning with one month FREE access to our online beekeeping course.

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Incredible tasting honey

With Flow’s patented technology you can harvest from individual frames directly into your jar. Without the blending of conventional harvesting, you can experience the seasonal variations in colour, flavour, and bouquet.

📽️ HOW THE FLOW HIVE WORKS

Free beekeeping lessons

We have a swarm of resources available to help you every step of the way, including a comprehensive online beginner beekeeping course, created in conjunction with the world's experts – TheBeekeeper.org.

Get your first month free when you sign up to the monthly membership.

22 jars of honey in 11 minutes

Joh from Better Homes & Gardens shares her beekeeping story.

"This invention is incredible. I have 22 jars of honey in 11 minutes and all I’ve had to do [to harvest] is turn a key... I can’t believe that something so simple that we can all be doing can be doing so much good in the world. It just gives me so much joy!"

Your questions answered

: Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, where the discoveries are endless. Plus the honey really is an amazing bonus!
If you’re just getting started, we’re here to help – our friendly support team is on hand via email, phone, or live chat to get fast answers to your buzzing questions.
Or if you’d rather go straight to the top, join Cedar, our co-inventor, every week for a special live stream on Facebook and Youtube, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask him your questions live!
We’ll support you every step of the way with a swarm of educational resources to ensure your beekeeping journey will be an enjoyable one.

Ready to take the first step? Learn beekeeping terminology – from queen excluders, to drone bees and all the parts of a beehive – by downloading our simple PDF guide to beekeeping to start your journey today.
: Flow Hives are made in Australia by dedicated staff with precision and care.
Our Flow Frames are an artificial foundation from BPA- and BPS-free food grade plastic, manufactured right here in Australia.
Workers are respected and valued in certified safe work environments and are employed under fair trade conditions.
The Flow Hive is invented by father-son duo Stuart and Cedar Anderson of Northern Rivers, NSW.
: Bees rarely find their way into empty beehive boxes, even though they are designed to be a perfect home for them.
There are a number of ways of starting a colony, from buying a package of bees, to receiving a hive split or catching a swarm.
We also have a range of videos and blogs to help you understand the different ways in which you can source bees for your new hive.