Our original hive design, the Flow Hive Classic is carefully crafted to experience the ease of harvesting honey straight from the hive.
Made from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria, and featuring our distinctive gabled roof, sloped baseboard for optimal harvesting, and an integrated pest-management system โ it's perfect for beginners or experienced beekeepers.
Simply turn the Flow Key and watch as pure, unprocessed honey flows right out of the hive and into your jar.
So much easier for the beekeeper and so much gentler on the bees.
Tend to your bees with confidence wearing our highest grade, unbleached, GOTS-certified organic cotton bee suit โ perfect for new and experienced beekeepers.
๐ฌ Watch it in action | ๐ Get the right fit.
Includes premium goatskin beekeeping gloves.
Your bundle also comes with our stainless steel smokerย โย a must-have in every beekeeperโs kit. Smoke masks the alarm pheromone emitted when the hive is disturbed, which helps your bees stay calm during inspections.
Receive a US$50 Flow e-Voucher* with any full-priced Araucaria Flow Hive or Super, including our Starter Bundle, purchased between 17 June and 30 June, 2024.
An excellent way to add to your beekeeping kit, grow your own apiary or gift to a friend โ
e-Vouchers will be received early July.
Terms and conditions
The Flow e-Voucher can be redeemed for a saving on your next purchase.
Your e-Voucher is single-use only and is valid until October 31, 2024 with no minimum purchase price.
Not valid for use on already discounted products, bundles, brood boxes, brood frames, pollinator houses, products not available on our website, gift cards, or shipping. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers or codes.
E-Vouchers are transferable so you can share your love of beekeeping โ simply share your unique code with a friend to gift it on.
Fast-track your learning with our online beekeeping course. ๐ฌ Watch this video.
Youโll learn:
Where to put your hive
How to source bees
How to conduct your first inspection
Tips on finding your queen
And so much more!
Crafted from sustainably harvested Australian Araucaria โ a native cabinet timber โ highly regarded for its stability. Apply two coats of exterior house paint to extend longevity and guard against weathering. Itโs the perfect canvas to get creative!
Supporting a company that protects pollinators
Harvesting is easier on you and gentler on the bees
Your own unique honey to share and enjoy
Pollination power for your garden and local community
Our signature package, carefully crafted to experience the ease of harvesting honey straight from the hive.
Tend to your bees with confidence with our best-selling suit and smoker.
Add to your beekeeping kit as you grow your apiary.
Learn all you need to know in the first month of owning a hive.
The Flow e-Voucher can be redeemed for a saving on your next purchase.
Your e-Voucher is single-use only and is valid until October 31, 2024 with no minimum purchase price.
Not valid for use on already discounted products, bundles, brood boxes, brood frames, pollinator houses, products not available on our website, gift cards, or shipping. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers or codes.
E-Vouchers are transferable so you can share your love of beekeeping โ simply share your unique code with a friend to gift it on.
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With this purchase, youโll gain one monthโs FREE access to our online beginner beekeeping course, TheBeekeeper.org.
You'll receive an invitation in your email after you checkout (be sure to subscribe to our emails!), or you can head to TheBeekeeper.org to start your free trial. There are no contracts or cancellation fees.
Created in conjunction with world experts, youโll be beekeeping with confidence in no time!
Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, where the discoveries are endless. Plus the honey really is an amazing bonus!
If youโre just getting started, weโre here to help โ our friendly support team is on hand via email, phone, or live chat to get fast answers to your buzzing questions.
Or if youโd rather go straight to the top, join Cedar, our co-inventor, every week for a special live stream on Facebook and Youtube, where youโll have the opportunity to ask him your questions live!
Weโll 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 โ from queen excluders, to drone bees and all the parts of a beehive โ by downloading our simple PDF guide to beekeeping to start your journey today.
Watch this video to learn how the the Flow Frames work.
Bees rarely find their way into empty beehive boxes, even though they are designed to be a perfect home for them.
There are aย 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 ofย videosย andย blogsย 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 tipsย on where to set up your beehive.
Yes!
The Flow Hive is successfully in use in all climates wherever beekeeping is possible, from the hot Australian summers to the cold Alaskan winters.
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 suitsย and other personal protective equipment can offer excellent prevention against bee stings but are not 100 percent effective. Itโs 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 thisย Flow sponsored safety pamphletย covering common beekeeping safety risks and first aid responses.
โข Recommended for beekeeping in cold climates
โข More room in the brood box which can lead to a larger bee colony
โข An extra Flow Frame in the super for higher potential honey yield
โข 10-frame Langstroth sizing
โข Harvest 21 kg when your Flow Super is full
โข Super/Brood sizes (WRC): W:406 mm L:500 mm H:245 mm
โข Our most popular Flow Hive size around the world
โข A slightly lighter option for easier lifting
โข 8-frame Langstroth sizing
โข Harvest 18 kg when your Flow Super is full
โข Super/Brood sizes (WRC): W:350 mm L:500 mm H:245 mm
โข Control the height and level of your hive perfectly, even on uneven ground, ensuring the ultimate slope for honey harvesting.
โข Keep your hive level to aid in straight foundationless brood comb formation
โข Keep your hive dry and off the ground, preventing ground dwelling pests from gaining easy access.
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โญ Control the height and level of your hive perfectly, even on uneven ground, ensuring the ultimate slope for honey harvesting.
โญ Keep your hive level to aid in straight foundationless brood comb formation.
โญ Keep your hive dry and off the ground, preventing ground dwelling pests from gaining easy access.
โญ A rasied hive allows the bees to precicly maintain the hive airflow - resulting in an overall healthier colony.
โข Choose the size and model that matches your Flow Hive
โข 8 Frame Brood Boxes are compatible with 6 Frame Flow Hives.
โข 10 Frame Brood Boxes are compatible with 7 Frame Flow Hives.
โข If you need assistance in understanding which model Flow Hive you have, please contact support.
โข Flow Hive 2+ Super/Brood box: 6 Frame W:350 mm L:500 mm H:245 mm / 7 Frame W:406 mm L:500 mm H:245 mm
โข Flow Hive 2 Super/Brood box: 6 Frame W:351 mm L:502 mm H:245 mm / 7 Frame W:405 mm L:502 mm H:245 mm
โข Flow Hive Classic/Hybrid Super/Brood box: 6 Frame W:350 mm L:500 mm H:245 mm / 7 Frame W:16" in L:20" H:9.65" (classic only)
Bee suits are designed to be worn slightly baggy over your normal clothing, so itโs best to choose a slightly larger size than you would normally wear.
Be sure to give yourself plenty of room to move around with additional length for movement โ ankles and wrists need to remain covered when youโre crouching, bending or stretching.
You do not want the suit to be tight fitting โ itโs this loose fitting material that offers sting prevention.
If in doubt or between sizes, go up to the next size:
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150 - 155 | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL |
155 - 160 | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | L | L | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL |
160 - 166 | XS | XS | XS | S | M | M | M | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL |
166 - 171 | XS | S | S | M | M | L | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL |
171 - 176 | M | M | M | M | L | L | L | L | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
176 - 181 | L | L | L | L | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
181 - 186 | L | L | L | L | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
186 - 191 | L | L | L | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
191 - 197 | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
197 - 204 | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
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110 | 123 | 137 | 150 | 163 | 176 | 190 | 203 | 216 | 229 | 243 | 256 | 269 | 282 | 295 | 309 | 322 | 335 | |
4'9" - 4'11" | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
4'11" - 5'1" | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL |
5'1" - 5'3" | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | S | M | M | M | L | L | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL |
5'3" - 5'5" | XS | XS | XS | S | M | M | M | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL |
5'5" - 5'7" | XS | S | S | M | M | L | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL |
5'7" - 5'9" | M | M | M | M | L | L | L | L | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
5'9" - 5'11" | L | L | L | L | L | L | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
5'11" - 6'1" | L | L | L | L | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
6'1" - 6'3" | L | L | L | L | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
6'3" - 6'5" | XL | XL | XL | XL | XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |
6'5" - 6' 7" | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL | 5XL |