Harvest honey straight from the hive

So much easier for the beekeeper and so much easier on the bees.

50,000 Flow Hives sold across the states

Australian made, designed and owned, the Flow Hive has revolutionised the american beekeeping industry, allowing the beekeeper to harvest honey straight from the hive without disturbing the bees.

Works in all climates

The Flow Hive is successfully in use in all climates wherever beekeeping is possible, from the hot Texan summers to the cold Alaskan winters.

Incredible tasting honey

With Flow’s patented technology you can harvest in small batches directly to your jar without the blending of conventional harvesting.

Education included

We have a swarm of resources available to help you every step of the way.

Sustainably made

Created from highly durable, sustainably-sourced wood, our hives are laser-cut and built with precision by us in Australia.

Flow Hives around the US

Let's answer some of your questions

Yes! The Flow Hive is successfully in use in all climates wherever beekeeping is possible, from the hot Texan summers to the cold Alaskan winters.

Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, where the discoveries are endless. Plus the honey really is an amazing bonus!

If you’re just getting started, we’re here to help – our friendly support team is on hand via email, phone, or live chat to get fast answers to your buzzing questions.

Or if you’d rather go straight to the top, join Cedar, our co-inventor, every week for a special live stream on Facebook and Youtube, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask him your questions live!

We’ll support you every step of the way with a swarm of educational resources to ensure your beekeeping journey will be an enjoyable one.

Ready to take the first step? Learn beekeeping terminology – from queen excluders, to drone bees and all the parts of a beehive – by downloading our simple PDF guide to beekeeping to start your journey today.

Flow Hives are made in Australia by dedicated staff with precision and care.

Our Flow Frames are an artificial foundation from BPA- and BPS-free food grade plastic, manufactured in Australia.

Workers are respected and valued in certified safe work environments and are employed under fair trade conditions.

The Flow Hive is invented by father-son duo Stuart and Cedar Anderson of Northern Rivers, NSW.

Bees rarely find their way into empty beehive boxes, even though they are designed to be a perfect home for them.

There are a number of ways of starting a colony, from buying a package of bees, to receiving a hive split or catching a swarm.

We also have a range of videos and blogs to help you understand the different ways in which you can source bees for your new hive.

Yes! Flow Hives are perfect for setting-up just about anywhere.

You will need enough space to access the back of the hive for easy harvesting and your bees will require a clear space at the front of the hive for their flight path.

You'll also need to check-in with local governing bodies to find out if there are any regulations that you need to be aware of.

Here are some of our top tips on where to set up your beehive.

Beekeeping is a fascinating hobby which when approached with knowledge, skill and dedication can be incredibly rewarding.

It is important to understand some basic safety guidelines to ensure that your beekeeping experience is a safe and positive one.

Beekeeping suits and other personal protective equipment can offer excellent prevention against bee stings but are not 100 percent effective. It’s important new beekeepers exercise caution when tending to their hives and are comfortable with the fact that sooner or later, all beekeepers get stung.

Check out this Flow sponsored safety pamphlet covering common beekeeping safety risks and first aid responses.