Richlands, Queensland · Australian beekeeper network
Capilano Honey
A supermarket staple with a story stretching back to 1953.
Explore Capilano’s origins, understand the difference between its home base and honey sourcing, and compare everyday, creamed and speciality options without leaving Aussie Honey.
Meet the producerExplore the honeyAn Aussie Honey producer guide · Updated 25 September 2026
- Founded
- 1953, by Tim and Bert Smith
- Home base
- Richlands, Queensland
- Explore
- Everyday, creamed & speciality honey
01 / Meet the producer
Helping Australian beekeepers reach the breakfast table
Brothers Tim and Bert Smith started Capilano in 1953. The brand’s history describes their aim as creating a more reliable route for Australian beekeepers to sell honey, at a time when supermarket supply was fragmented.
The business began in Richlands, Queensland, which its parent company, Hive & Wellness, identifies as its head-office site today. Its history records a Maryborough packing-plant expansion in 1974 and the introduction of Twist & Squeeze packaging in 1991.
That background explains why Capilano is useful to consider as a broad pantry range rather than a single-farm honey. The decision for a shopper is then about the specific product: a familiar everyday honey, a spreadable texture or a speciality option with different label details.
Sources: Capilano heritage · Hive & Wellness company timeline
02 / A sense of place
A Queensland base with a wider Australian network
Richlands in Brisbane is the historical base and current head-office location identified by Hive & Wellness. Capilano’s FAQ describes Australian beekeeper sourcing and packing locations at Richlands in Queensland, Maryborough in Victoria and Bayswater in Western Australia.
A packing location tells you where honey is handled; it is not the same as the location of the hives. Do not assume a Queensland address means every jar is Queensland honey. No public visitor experience at these facilities is confirmed in this guide.
Sources: Hive & Wellness company timeline · Sourcing, packing locations and company information
03 / Get to know the honey
Which part of the range interests you?
Compare products by what they do in your kitchen. A different texture, added flavour or Manuka rating can make two packs quite different purchases.
For everyday drizzling
Pure honey
Start with the everyday range if you want honey for breakfast or general kitchen use. Compare squeeze bottles and other formats using the current net weight and unit price.
A spreadable texture
Creamed honey
Consider creamed honey if you prefer spreading to drizzling. Compare the texture you want, rather than treating a creamed product and a runny honey as identical.
Read beyond the brand name
Speciality honey
For Manuka, compare the exact rating and pack size. For a flavoured honey, read its ingredients and intended use. Neither the product name nor a higher price alone tells you which you will enjoy.
Sources: Current Capilano range
Range overview, not a live stock list. Images show packaging held in our directory; check the current label before buying.
04 / Make it personal
What would you like from your honey?
Open the option that sounds most like you.
I want a honey for toast
Decide whether you prefer a drizzle or a spread. That small texture choice can be more useful than comparing the largest number of products at once.
I want to try a speciality product
Read the full label first. A chilli-flavoured honey serves a different purpose from plain honey, while Manuka products should be compared by their precise label details rather than a generic product name.
I am comparing everyday value
Use the same basis for comparison: price divided by grams, multiplied by 100. For example, a hypothetical $10 jar weighing 500g costs $2 per 100g. Add delivery if buying online.
These are editorial shopping suggestions, not taste-test results or paid rankings.
05 / Your questions
More about Capilano Honey
When did Capilano begin?
Tim and Bert Smith founded Capilano in 1953. The business began in Richlands, Queensland.
Is all Capilano honey from Queensland?
Capilano describes a wider Australian beekeeper network. The Queensland head-office address does not establish the hive origin of an individual pack.
Who is the parent company?
Capilano identifies Hive & Wellness Australia as its parent company. Its published history describes the connection between the businesses.
How should I compare Manuka products?
Compare the exact product name, labelled rating, net weight and price on a like-for-like basis. This guide does not make medical claims or treat different ratings as interchangeable.
06 / Keep exploring Aussie Honey
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Compiled from the producer information below and reviewed on 25 September 2026. Brand history, locations and range details are attributed to those sources. Our choosing and comparison tips are editorial suggestions; we have not conducted a hands-on taste test. Source links open external websites.
- Capilano heritage
- Hive & Wellness company timeline
- Sourcing, packing locations and company information
- Current Capilano range
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