Beekeeping Class

Get intimate with thousands of bees at an apiary tour and beehive inspection



2 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 2 to 12

  $80 - $120 ($80 for Child (10 - 18 years old); $120 for Adult) (Afterpay available)

Join Henry at his apiary in Neutral Bay to learn about European honey bees. We will start with an overview about how bees live, breed, and how they often move into the walls of homes. We will sample a variety of honey from local hives and also honey-kombucha. Then we will open several hives to see first-hand how they build their combs and store nectar/honey/pollen. We will find the queen and spot her eggs. We will see larvae of different ages and usually see bees hatching out of their cocoons. If the bees are in a good mood, you can hold bees in your gloved hand and feel their vibrations.
This class is great for anybody considering getting their own hive or for those who simply want to learn about bees first-hand and up-close.
You will be provided with a full-coverage beekeeping suit, but it is still possible (though very rare) to get stung. You should not join this class if you have ever had an anaphylactic reaction to bee stings.
The class is usually at Henry's apiary in Neutral Bay.
$120 for Adults, $80 for children 8 - 18 years old.
Private classes have a $360 minimum. Please message me with your preferred dates.
Bad Weather: The class will proceed if there is intermittent light drizzle. If it is raining, you will be able to reschedule to another date. Henry will usually create new class dates if there are no available classes in the near term.
Cancellations: You can freely cancel or reschedule bookings up to 2 days before the class. If you cannot attend a class with less than 2 days notice, or if you just sleep-in and miss the class, you will be able to join any future class that has spare seats within 2 days if it running.
About Henry:
Henry collects bee swarms in the spring, removes bees from homes year-round, has done bee presentations to local schools, is contracted with NSW Land Services for management of feral bees, and has assisted with the NSW Department of Primary Industries response to the Varroa Mite infestation. He has a wealth of knowledge and crazy stories to share!

Upcoming dates for Beekeeping Class

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 3 Oct 2026, 5:46pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

33 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 12 Dec 2027.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 9 Jan 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 10 Jan 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 6 Feb 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 7 Feb 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 6 Mar 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 7 Mar 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 3 Apr 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 4 Apr 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 1 May 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 2 May 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 29 May 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 30 May 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 26 Jun 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 27 Jun 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 24 Jul 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 25 Jul 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 21 Aug 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 22 Aug 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 18 Sep 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 19 Sep 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 16 Oct 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 17 Oct 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 13 Nov 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 14 Nov 2027, 10am-12pm
  • Sat 11 Dec 2027, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 12 Dec 2027, 10am-12pm
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Knowledge required
No experience needed.
What to bring
Please wear closed shoes and tall socks.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Small Beeswax Candle ($5)
  • Large Beeswax Candle ($15)
  • Medium Beeswax Candle ($10)
  • 500gr Jar of honey ($12)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

46 Premier Street, Neutral Bay NSW

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  • 5/5 from John Hudson, attended Sep 2026: Well worth it!
  • 5/5 from Lisa Sherwood, attended Sep 2026: We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon with Henry, we tasted different honey and kombucha while listening to really interesting information from Henry, then we got to suit up and spend time with the Bees, great experience and a wonderful afternoon, highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Jen Parkes, attended Sep 2026: What an afternoon! It was informative and entertaining in equal measure. Henry was an engaging and gracious host. We had so many experiences, from rich discussion, honey and kombucha tasting and of course, meeting the bees! Thank you for providing such an enriching experience, Henry. I will definitely be recommending you to friends and family. Looking forward to setting up my new hive with all the information Henry has imparted.
  • 5/5 from Rivi Wij, attended Sep 2026: Great course. Learned a lot!
  • 5/5 from Caitlin Gorry, attended Jun 2026: Highly insightful, I learnt alot. Got to see the queen and a drone birth up close! Thanks Henry
  • 5/5 from Edith Tebay, attended Jun 2026: I had such a nice time in this class! Very informative and Henry is a great teacher. I left the workshop feeling very inspired and glad to have learned so many things about bees and beekeeping. I will be recommending this class to all my friends :) Thanks Henry!
  • 5/5 from May, attended Jun 2026: Would say Henry is absolutely passionate about bees, and it was such a wonderful experience learning from him. The class was very educational, with around 45 minutes of informative talk, followed by 45 minutes observing the bees up close. We had a wonderful time and would recommend this class to anyone looking for a unique experience.
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Gannon, attended May 2026: I attended Henry’s class with my daughter. It was a present for her 13th birthday. I really had no idea what to expect and I have to say it was such a lovely experience. Henry was so knowledgeable and made us feel welcome and comfortable. The class was informative, so many interesting things I did not know about bees! My daughter loved it and said it was the best thing she’s done. Thank you Henry, you clearly have a passion for what you do and it’s such a special thing to be able to educate and provide a little insight into a bees life. I will be recommending this class to anyone who is interested.
  • 5/5 from Taylor Kennedy, attended May 2026: Very entertaining and educational! Henry is a great teacher.
  • 5/5 from Lana Hynd, attended May 2026: My son celebrated his 10th birthday along with 9 mates at Henry’s Honey Bee Apiary. Henry was fantastic and extremely patient with the kids, teaching them about the bees and helping them to feel comfortable interacting with the bees. The kids and parents loved tasting various honeys and kombucha…they were all so good! The party wrapped up with the kids making beeswax candles to take home which was a truly unique experience. It was a really magical experience for everyone. Thank you Henry!
  • 5/5 from Adriana Cecere, attended May 2026: Recommeded
  • 5/5 from Dane Villanueva, attended May 2026: It was a great introductory to beekeeping and getting some hands on experience! Henry was great!
  • 5/5 from Matthew James, attended May 2026: I thoroughly enjoyed this beekeeping course and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about bees and hive management. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and presented the information in a way that was easy to understand. The hands-on experience working with the hives was a real highlight and gave me much more confidence around bees. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn from others in the group. I came away with a much better understanding of beekeeping and a genuine appreciation for these incredible insects. Thank you for a fantastic and informative experience!
  • 5/5 from Sandy Strazds, attended May 2026: This was so interesting, Henry is very knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. There is nothing like seeing these bees in their hives up close in the flesh, it is a truly memorable and enjoyable experience, highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Barter, attended May 2026: Henry shared is enthusiasm for bees, which was very interesting. We sampled different honey and kombucha which was delicious. Seeing the bees in the hive was fabulous! Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Ramona Zheng, attended May 2026: Incredible and fun experience! Henry is very knowledgeable and passionate about the bees and beekeeping, it was great day activity to do!
  • 4/5 from Carina Lam, attended May 2026: Henry was a great facilitator and the location was easy to find and get to.
  • 5/5 from Zoe Ong, attended Apr 2026: Learned so much about bees. Loved the kombucha and honey we got to try!
  • 5/5 from Pari Shahabi, attended Apr 2026: Absolutely loved this class. It was so informative. Henry was so calm and knowledgeable, the space was natural, earthy and peaceful with a great view of the city. Welcome drinks and honey tasting a great touch. Overall, a lovely wholesome experience which left us feeling happy and inspired.
  • 5/5 from Desi Tjioe, attended Mar 2026: It was an educational and fun experience for my 4 & 6 yo. I know it was written for 8yo but thanks Henry to make the session shorter, fun and still educational for my kids. Totally recommend this for another parent!
  • 5/5 from Kanami Ochi, attended Mar 2026: Great experience with bees, hope to have more further classes learning about bees and honey.
  • 5/5 from Dinal Perera, attended Mar 2026: Henry's Beekeeping class was fun, informative and incredibly unique. My partner and I had an awesome time trying something we have always been curious about. Could not recommend it more.
  • 5/5 from Hannah Daghighi, attended Mar 2026: Amazing class would highly recommend - so informative, fun and best kombucha I have ever had
  • 5/5 from Sally Severino, attended Mar 2026: Thanks Henry - great class!
  • 5/5 from Lizzy Dyer, attended Mar 2026: Henry’s class was the most incredible, unforgettable experience! He was so informative and we learnt so much about bee keeping and bees in general. Then the hands-on experience was amazing. We got to handle the bees and learn about their behaviours in their hives. Henry was a great teacher. 10/10 experience!
  • 5/5 from Peter Rafferty, attended Mar 2026: Entertaining and informative afternoon. Thanks Henry
  • 5/5 from Emily Hipsley-Davidson, attended Mar 2026: We had a great time at the workshop and learned a lot about bees and their life cycle, hive dynamics, and we tasted a range of honeys. Henry was very knowledgeable and passionate about bee rescue.
  • 5/5 from Sharon Bowick, attended Feb 2026: Very interesting.. very informative..Great afternoon x
  • 5/5 from Shavira Putri Fatimah, attended Feb 2026: We had so much fun! Henry is knowledgeable in this field. Really recommended.
  • 5/5 from Genevieve Godwin, attended Feb 2026: Outstanding! Henry is a charming and extremely knowledgeable host, and his bees were very friendly! I thoroughly enjoyed the session- it’s great for whether you want to start keeping bees or are just interested in learning more about them.
  • 5/5 from Elisabeth Crossman, attended Feb 2026: Great teacher. Very informative. Highly recommend it. Gift card was a present.
  • 5/5 from Rhys Ashton, attended Feb 2026: A really great informative experience, especially if youre interested in keeping bees yourself!
  • 5/5 from John Joannides, attended Feb 2026: Phenomenal course. Perfect for anyone interested in beekeeping or just learning about these amazing creatures. Henry is extremely knowledgeable, patient and runs the classes beautifully. It’s a great mix of background knowledge coupled with literal hands on practical. Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Angus McCullagh, attended Feb 2026: Awesome class from Henry was lots of fun and learned all about bees and beekeeping. thanks!
  • 5/5 from Lily St Clair, attended Feb 2026: Loved it! Henry was very knowledgeable and passionate about Bees and it was a great way to spend our morning. Loved the kombucha and honey tasting ☺️
  • 5/5 from Belle Proctor, attended Jan 2026: Henry was super friendly and knowledgeable. You could ask him anything and he knew! Super cool to see all the bees up close and hold them. Definitely recommend if you’re interested in bees or beekeeping
  • 5/5 from Audrey Balla, attended Jan 2026: A very interesting and informative session which all of our group aged 8 to 70 really enjoyed. We learned a lot about bees and beekeeping. The format worked very well, first Henry explained things to us using photos and then we suited up and had a look at several hives. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Lucjan Ratajczak, attended Jan 2026: Great vibe, very informative and cool hands on experience.
  • 5/5 from Amanda-Jane Quinn, attended Jan 2026: Our plans change da little around the weather which I liked! Its nice that it was a bit flexible especially with the bees
  • 5/5 from Matthew Nikolaos Giakoumi, attended Jan 2026: Henry was very knowledgeable and insightful.
  • 5/5 from Andrew Rizzo, attended Jan 2026: This was a very informative and interesting class. Henry is very passionate about his craft and well i formed. I went as a gift and it was very enjoyable. Would recommend it highly.
  • 5/5 from Michael Carr, attended Jan 2026: Great session, Henry was very knowledgeable on the end to end beekeeping process and enjoyed the sampling.
  • 5/5 from Aruhya Deshpande, attended Jan 2026: Session was very interactive. Henry answered all of Ouse questions. For the first time trying beekeeping, Henry gave us all the information we needed to know about bees and how to care for them.
  • 5/5 from Paul Verschuer, attended Dec 2025: Informative, interesting and relaxed.
  • 5/5 from Sidney Muturi Wakaba, attended Nov 2025: Henry is top notch. Loved the class format and especially getting to taste the various honey's. Definetely made my interests in bees increase.
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Reynolds, attended Nov 2025: I went with my husband who is keen to get his own bees and I had a great time. Henry presented so many interesting facts about the different types of bees and their environment. While I was a little nervous about the hands on component he put me at ease and so did the bees. It’s a relaxing workshop one that I highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Ziggy Severino, attended Nov 2025: Had the most amazing time! Definitely would recommend. Henry is a fantastic teacher with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, you can tell how much he cares about the bees. This would be an amazing experience with friends, family, or as a gift to someone. Loved it!
  • 5/5 from Mick Reynolds, attended Nov 2025: Henry is a wealth of information and knowledge with bees. His workshop is awesome. It was great to open one of the hives and see first hand how the bees react. Plus his backyard has an amazing view of the harbour bridge too.
  • 5/5 from Corinne Gardiner, attended Nov 2025: Fantastic learnt a lot, feel more confident when I get my own bees. Highly recommend the course.
  • 4/5 from Gemma Lawrence, attended Nov 2025: This was a great intro into bees and some insight into what beekeeping is like. The teacher was really engaging and generous with his time and access to bees. The location was great and the class size small enough to feel very included and to engage with the bees hands on. A good course for someone who is curious and wanting to get taste of beekeeping before committing to a more in-depth introductory course.
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Henry's Honey Bee Rescue
Henry's Honey Bee Rescue

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Henry's Honey Bee Rescue has been collecting bees all across Sydney for the past 10 years. Highlights have included swarms of bees at the Botanic Gardens, the Maritime Museum, the University of Sydney, White Bay Power Station, and navy ships at Garden Island -but every rescue is an adventure and a chance to interact with nature. Henry would like to share his love of bees with you by visiting his apiary and seeing the bees up-close.

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