Winter in Australia looks really different from region to region depending on your local climate. From warm sunny days with plenty of forage in the northern states, to cold even snowy conditions down south.
It’s a great time to start planning for next season, whether by setting up and preparing your new hive, planning or planting your pollinator garden, or learning as much as you can before your bees arrive.
Discover the fascinating world of bees in three steps:
Experience the award-winning invention that lets you harvest honey straight from the hive. Choose your hive and suit size, then click ‘ADD TO CART’ to get started today. Learn more.
What you’ll receive
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7 Frame Bundle $1246 SAVE $138
From the hot Queensland summers to the cold Tasmanian winters the Flow Hive works across all states and territories of Australia. Learn about the Flow Hive from our customers below.
Introduce a beehive to your garden and get ready to experience the pollination power of up to 40 million flowers a day!
Bees and other pollinators are essential for the health of our gardens and for growing your own home produce. We provide forage for the bees and your garden gains the benefits. It's a win-win.
The sweetest part? You'll enjoy delicious honey straight from the hive. Collect up to 21 kg when your super is full.
⭐ Feel confident looking after your bees
⭐ Access high-quality resources
⭐ Learn in your own time
One of the most important parts of becoming a beekeeper is learning as much as you can.
We’ve got you covered, with a swarm of resources available to help you every step of the way, including a weekly Q&A with the inventor, along with email, chat, and phone access to our support team.
Fast-track your learning easily and enjoyably with our online beginner beekeeping course – TheBeekeeper.org. Learn in your own time with high-quality videos to help you feel confident looking after your bees.
Honey tells the story of its local landscape like nothing else – from its colour to its flavour, it allows us to experience our environment in a brand-new way.
What’s more, our revolutionary Flow technology lets you harvest in small batches directly to your jar, without the blending of conventional harvesting. The result? Each jar has its own unique taste profile, depending on which flowers the bees have foraged from. You’ll be amazed at the rich variety of colours, flavours and aromas a single hive can produce!
⭐ Welcome 40,000 pollinators
⭐ Watch your garden thrive
⭐ Enjoy delicious honey
A vital step to becoming a beekeeper is finding a bee colony to call your own. There are several different ways to source a bee colony for your hive.
A popular option is purchasing a ‘nuc’ – a small colony that includes a laying queen, workers, drones, and 4 or 5 frames of brood and honey.
It's always best to buy from a reputable supplier and waitlists can fill up fast! Get in early to ensure you don't miss out.
Our customers answer your most common questions.
We’re here to support you in your beekeeping journey!
You can connect with our team via phone, email, live chat or through our social platforms.
Cedar even answers your questions livestreamed from the apiary every Tuesday!
Flow Hives are a fantastic hive for beginners. They’re easy to use and make harvesting honey so much easier for the beekeeper and so much gentler on the bees.
It’s easy to get started but important to learn as much as you can. Check out our online resources or connect with a local mentor to kick start your learning.
Yes! People keep bees all over the world, even in urban areas. Anywhere that bees can naturally survive, you can become a beekeeper.
Keeping bees is an absolute joy, so maybe work is the wrong word 😉 The amount of time required is minimal, but will vary a little depending on the season.
Building a new home for your bees is an exciting part of your beekeeping journey. It’s best to take your time and ensure that you get your assembly right. Check out our assembly videos here.
It’s important to treat the timber on your hive to give it the best weather protection possible for your climate, especially the roof – it’s the first line of defence against the weather. Read more
The good news is, you can keep a beehive almost anywhere! Especially a Flow Hive, as there is no need for additional processing equipment or for lugging heavy frames full of honey for harvesting. From rooftops to balconies to backyards, it’s now possible to harvest honey directly from your hive.
Here are some tips to make sure your location of choice is good for you and for your bees.An important part of getting your new hive up and running is ensuring that it’s registered*. This step is a crucial part of becoming a beekeeper and helps protect our biosecurity.
*Check if your state or local county laws require registration
Part of beekeeping is ensuring you’re informed about things that may impact not only your bees but the wider beekeeping community, such as biosecurity.
From staying abreast of any industry news, to registering your hive, to knowing what to look for in terms of pests and diseases, understanding these practices now will set you up for success moving forward!
Check out this Flow sponsored safety pamphlet covering common beekeeping safety risks and first aid responses.
To keep you updated on the current biosecurity landscape and how this may impact your beekeeping practices, we’ve collated all the essential info in one handy spot.
New South Wales newbees 📢
There are certain restrictions around the movement of bees due to the varroa mite incursion. We recommend watching for DPI updates before getting started.
TheBeekeeper.org is the perfect launchpad to help you start your beekeeping adventure with confidence.
Simplify your beekeeping experience with the Flow Beekeeping Caddy & Accessories Kit – your perfect beekeeping companion!
From its handy storage and transport options to its range of beekeeping accessories, you’ll feel even more supported as you get started as a beekeeper.
With everything you need for efficient hive inspections and seamless honey harvests, you'll always have the right tool at the right time.
Save big on a Starter Bundle today! You’ll have everything you need to become a beekeeper this spring season.
• Recommended for beekeeping in cold climates
• More room in the brood box which can lead to a larger bee colony
• An extra Flow Frame in the super for higher potential honey yield
• 10-frame Langstroth sizing
• Harvest 21kg (46 lb) when your Flow Super is full
• Our most popular Flow Hive size around the world
• A slightly lighter option for easier lifting
• 8-frame Langstroth sizing
• Harvest 18kg (40 lb) when your Flow Super is full
Control the height and level of your hive perfectly, even on uneven ground, ensuring the ultimate slope for honey harvesting.
Keep your hive level to aid in straight foundationless brood comb formation
Keep your hive dry and off the ground, preventing ground dwelling pests from gaining easy access.
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✭ Control the height and level of your hive perfectly, even on uneven ground, ensuring the ultimate slope for honey harvesting.
✭ Keep your hive level to aid in straight foundationless brood comb formation.
✭ Keep your hive dry and off the ground, preventing ground dwelling pests from gaining easy access.
✭ A rasied hive allows the bees to precicly maintain the hive airflow - resulting in an overall healthier colony.
Choose the size and model that matches your Flow Hive
8 Frame Brood Boxes are compatible with 6 Frame Flow Hives.
10 Frame Brood Boxes are compatible with 7 Frame Flow Hives.
If you need assistance in understanding which model Flow Hive you have, please contact support.
Bee suits are designed to be worn slightly baggy over your normal clothing, so it’s best to choose a slightly larger size than you would normally wear.
Be sure to give yourself plenty of room to move around with additional length for movement – ankles and wrists need to remain covered when you’re crouching, bending or stretching.
You do not want the suit to be tight fitting – it’s this loose fitting material that offers sting prevention.
If in doubt or between sizes, go up to the next size:
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150 - 155 | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL |
155 - 160 | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | L | L | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL |
160 - 166 | XS | XS | XS | S | M | M | M | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL |
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4'9" - 4'11" | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
4'11" - 5'1" | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL |
5'1" - 5'3" | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | L | L | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL |
5'3" - 5'5" | XS | XS | XS | S | M | M | M | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL |
5'5" - 5'7" | XS | S | S | M | M | L | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL |
5'7" - 5'9" | M | M | M | M | L | L | L | L | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
5'9" - 5'11" | L | L | L | L | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
5'11" - 6'1" | L | L | L | L | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
6'1" - 6'3" | L | L | L | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
6'3" - 6'5" | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
6'5" - 6' 7" | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |