Jarrah Honey

Jarrah honey comes from Eucalyptus marginata, a hardwood the maker says grows only in Western Australia. This jar is from hives in the forest around Pemberton. The maker describes a deep amber honey that is rich and slightly tannic, with caramel, dried fruit and a tart edge.

Jarrah does not flower every year. The maker says it blooms heavily in a good season and barely in others, so each harvest follows the forest. The maker says the honey is extracted cold, below 40°C, minimally filtered and not blended. For serving, the maker suggests aged cheddar, blue cheese, sourdough or dark chocolate, or a glaze for duck, lamb or pork.

The maker's other forest honeys are Blackbutt, golden with a dry finish, and Redgum (Marri), paler and more floral. Another maker's jarrah is Foragers Honey.

Made by South West Honey, run by brothers Ryan and Steve, who say they started in 2017 after a weekend beekeeping hobby. Their hives are in native forest around Pemberton.

Seeing it in person

South West Honey sells online. We found no shop or visiting address on its contact page (checked 13 October 2026). South West Honey lists where it is sold on its own site.

Delivery and flying home

South West Honey ships within Australia and to selected countries. Standard post takes 3 to 10 business days, and orders usually leave 2 to 4 business days after payment (shipping page, checked 13 October 2026).

Honey counts as a gel. On most domestic flights it can go in your cabin bag. On international flights only containers of 100 mL or 100 g or less can, so a 260 g jar goes in checked baggage. Tasmania has its own honey rules. Rules change, so check Home Affairs and your airline, and see our flying-home guide.

Questions

What if it sets in the jar?
The maker says to stand the jar in a bowl of warm, not hot, water.

Good to know

• Single floral source: jarrah blossom
• From hives in native forest around Pemberton
• 260 g jar, with an optional gift cylinder

Facts checked by Shane Simmons from South West Honey's website on 13 October 2026. Sources: product page, story page, shipping page, contact page and where-to-buy list.