Growth of a Family Enterprise
R. Stephens Apiary at Mole Creek was established by the late R. Stephens in 1920, and has progressed from a pre-World War One hobby of a few hives, to a successful apiary business of 2400 hives in the twenty-first century.
Click here to read a 2 page history of our business (PDF file).
Today the thriving business produces approximately 35% of Tasmania's honey crop.
R. Stephens produce two varieties of Tasmanian honey:
Golden Bee Clover/Blackberry & Ground Flora Honey
Golden Nectar Real Leatherwood Honey
These honeys are produced and packed by R. Stephens, a family operated apiary based at picturesque Mole Creek. The family business, now in it's third generation has been producing honey for over 80 years.A family business dedicated to producing quality honey.