About
Ben's Bees is a family-owned Melbourne beekeeping business based in Blackburn South, specialising in pure, raw local honey and bee products. Its range includes raw, creamed and Manuka honey, beeswax and beeswax candles, propolis and royal jelly, gift hampers, and beekeeping tools, hives and books.
Built around ethical beekeeping and a 'save every bee' philosophy, the business also offers live bee and beehive sales plus wasp and bee removal services. Its honey is sold free from antibiotics, fillers or fake honey syrups. It doesn't sell meat, so it sits at the edge of this directory's focus, listed here for its raw-honey range.
Best For
Buying pure raw local honey and bee products from an ethical Melbourne beekeeper, with beekeeping supplies and bee-removal services on offer.
What You'll Find
Raw local honeyCreamed honeyManuka honeyBeeswax & candlesPropolis & royal jellyBeekeeping suppliesGift hampers
Good to Know
TypeBeekeeper & honey supplier
FocusPure, raw local honey
Also offersBeekeeping supplies, bee removal
EthosEthical beekeeping, no fillers
RegionBlackburn South, Melbourne VIC
Opening Hours
Monday7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Listed availability is broad; contact ahead to confirm pickup or visit times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ben's Bees sell?
Pure, raw local honey including creamed and Manuka varieties, plus beeswax, candles, propolis, royal jelly, gift hampers and beekeeping supplies.
Is the honey pure?
Yes — the business sells honey free from antibiotics, fillers or fake honey syrups, with a focus on ethical beekeeping.
Do they offer bee services?
Yes — they sell bees and beehives and provide wasp nest and bee removal services.
Where are they based?
At 3 Barker Street, Blackburn South VIC 3130, in Melbourne's east.