This 1.5 hour apiary tour at Hi Honey Farm in Waialua walks you through lush gardens, teaches you about native plants and bee behavior, and gives you the chance to suit up and get closer to working hives. Led by passionate local beekeepers, you’ll learn to spot queen bees, witness a newborn emerge, and even handle a honeycomb frame. The experience wraps with a tasting of raw and flavored honeys—macadamia, hibiscus, matcha, and more—served in a relaxed farm setting dominated by tropical blooms. Small groups (max 10) keep the feel intimate and family-friendly, perfect for curious travelers and food lovers alike.
“This was an amazing experience‑ it was Informative, fun, interactive, and the honey is delicious.”
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GUEST REQUIREMENTS
For ages 3+, group size limited to 10 guests.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Easy, short walk through the apiary with hands-on honey tasting
WHAT TO BRING
Closed-toe shoes, water, sun protection
CANCELLATION POLICY
Changes or cancellations must be made 48 hours prior.
WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
5.0★ from 5+ reviews on TripAdvisor
Guests consistently rave about the warm hospitality and passion of the beekeepers, calling the tour both educational and relaxing. Visitors love the chance to get up close to the hives in a safe setting and taste fresh honey while learning fascinating facts about local bees and native flowers. Many describe it as an unexpected highlight of their North Shore visit, noting the genuine care for the bees and the land.
“Stas is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about bees, I learned so much about the colonies, worker bees and harvesting …”
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Duration & Schedule:
- Approximately 1.5 hours
- Starts at 9 AM and 3 PM daily, by appointment only
Group Size & Style:
- Small groups, typically under 10 guests, for an intimate, interactive experience
- Comfortably paced and family-friendly for ages 3 and up
What You’ll Do:
- Begin with a guided stroll through the native plant gardens, learning how sustainable farming supports pollinators.
- Dive into bee biology and beekeeping — from bee communication to honey harvesting.
- Suit up in beekeeper gear, get up close to active hives, spot the queen, and see a bee emerge from its cell.
- Finish with a guided honey tasting, sampling more than 10 unique raw honeys — think flavors like Hawaiian Hot Sauce and Matcha.
- Relax afterward in the honeycomb hut and browse bee-inspired gifts to take home.
Inclusions:
- Beekeeping suit and gloves
- Guided honey tasting
- Bottled water
- Knowledgeable local guide
Accessibility & Notes:
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Recommended for ages 3+
- Closed-toe shoes required; bring sunscreen, a hat, and wear comfortable clothingHI Honey Farm is a family-owned beekeeping operation based on Oʻahu’s North Shore. Founded by beekeeper and entrepreneur Bryan Sutherland, the farm is dedicated to sustainable bee stewardship and small-batch, raw Hawaiian honey. Their tours invite visitors behind the scenes to learn how bees thrive in Hawai ʻi’s unique ecosystem while tasting some of the island’s purest honey straight from the hive.
HI Honey Farm North Shore Apiary
67-139 Keeau Place, Waialua, HI 96791
Check-in instructions: Arrive at least 10 minutes early. Park inside the farm gate area and follow the signs to the honey shack where your guide will meet you.Please cancel 48 hours before booking for full refund.
FOLIO TRAVELOGUE
In the Garden of the Bees
We showed up just before sunrise at a yellow gate behind a roadside fruit stand—no sign, no fanfare, just the buzz of Waialua mornings. The farm stretched ahead: rows of banana, papaya, ginger, taro, and flowering shrubs feeding tens of thousands of bees. Our guide handed us boots and suits and said, “Let’s meet the tribe.”
Within minutes, we were kneeling at a hive entrance. Bees streamed in and out—a mass migration in miniature. Our guide pointed out the queen if we were lucky, explained how a hive splits, how bees communicate through dance. He lifted a frame: comb full of brood, honey, pollen. I looked at a bee emerging—shell wet, steady, doing its first crawl into the world.
“These bees help the whole island—and tasting their honey makes you taste that story.”
We showed up just before sunrise at a yellow gate behind a roadside fruit stand—no sign, no fanfare, just the buzz of Waialua mornings. The farm stretched ahead: rows of banana, papaya, ginger, taro, and flowering shrubs feeding tens of thousands of bees. Our guide handed us boots and suits and said, “Let’s meet the tribe.”
Within minutes, we were kneeling at a hive entrance. Bees streamed in and out—a mass migration in miniature. Our guide pointed out the queen if we were lucky, explained how a hive splits, how bees communicate through dance. He lifted a frame: comb full of brood, honey, pollen. I looked at a bee emerging—shell wet, steady, doing its first crawl into the world.
