New Zealand Native Bush Honey

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Tasting Notes

Butterscotch * Vanilla * Golden syrup * Woodsy

Collected from remote alpine landscapes rich in native kānuka and indigenous bush species, this distinctive honey captures the character of New Zealand's natural wilderness. Smooth and complex, each harvest reflects the season, location and floral diversity of the Mt Lyford high country, creating a honey that is as unique as the landscape from which it comes.

Collections: Shop Honey, Special Reserve Honey Vendors: Mt Lyford Honey SKU: NBH250

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Native Bush Honey is a wild, raw honey made from the nectar of multiple native New Zealand trees — including kāmahi, māhoe, rewarewa, and beech forests. Ours is gathered from deep alpine bush in Mt Lyford, resulting in a robust, complex flavour that reflects the untouched wilderness of Aotearoa.

Yes — Native Bush Honey contains natural antibacterial properties and is high in antioxidants, prebiotics, and enzymes that support digestion, immunity, and overall wellness. It’s a great daily honey for those looking to replace processed sugars with something naturally functional.

Unlike commercial honey, ours is raw, unheated, and never sugar-fed. Mass-produced honey is often filtered, pasteurised, and blended. Mt Lyford Native Bush Honey is 100% pure, traceable, and handcrafted in small seasonal batches — the way nature intended.

Because it’s truly wild, the flavour changes with the weather, flowering patterns, and forest conditions. Some years produce stronger rewarewa notes, while others bring out the caramel tones of kāmahi. No two batches are ever quite the same — and that’s the magic.

It’s bold and earthy with notes of burnt toffee, wild herbs, and forest floor. You might taste a hint of honeysuckle, and vanilla-toffee, depending on the season. It's a favourite among chefs and honey lovers who enjoy full-bodied, character-rich honeys.

Our Native Bush Honey comes from hives tucked away in the remote alpine forests of North Canterbury. The bees forage from native species at altitude, completely free from pesticide sprays or agricultural runoff — making it as pure as the land it comes from.