Lavender Garden – Anyone who goes up to Cameron Highlands will stop here at one point or another.
Why is it so popular?
This is one of the only places you can see so much of the dainty purple flower in Malaysia!
Because of this, it is one of those things to do in Cameron Highlands that you should include into your Cameron Highlands trip!
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Where Is Lavender Garden Cameron Highlands?
Lavender Garden (also known as Cameron Lavender) is along the main road right between the two villages of Tringkap and Kuala Terla. And 9 km from Brinchang town.
Location: 59, Taman Tringkap, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
Note: Parking is limited especially during the peak season (e.g. weekends and school or public holidays)
If you’re looking for an easy way to get to this place (and other attractions in Cameron Highlands):
Consider going for a private tour!
We have tour packages for Ipoh too that include free pick-up and drop-off at your Ipoh hotel or the Ipoh Airport if you take a tour on the same day!
Message us for more details on our WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger!
Entrance Ticket
Prices to enter the garden have been steadily increasing throughout the years due to the increase of tourists. All wanting to snap a selfie with the purple fields inside!
These are the current prices:
Adult: RM15
Child: RM10
Opening hours:
Mondays to Thursdays: 9am to 6pm
Fridays to Sundays: 9am to 7pm
Contact: +605-496 1208
Things To Do In Lavender Garden Cameron Highlands
You might be wondering:
Besides looking at their different types of lavender (e.g. Hokkaido and Taiwanese lavender), what else is there to do here?
If you like taking photos, nearly every corner is an opportunity!
1. See Their Other Flowers
With a total of 3 storeys, there’s more than just lavender flowers here!
You can pick a flower stalk for RM2 if you wish!
But the best way to enjoy them is to take some photos!
Some of the flowers you can see here include:
- Gerbera daisies of assorted colors
- Hydrangea
- Japanese rose
- Morning glory
- Dwarf chenille (the red fuzzy pointed flowers)
- And more!
Note: Some of the paths are steep!
2. Check Out Their Souvenir Shop
As with many places in Cameron Highlands, there is a souvenir shop here too!
This one is strategically placed just before the exit.
You can get various lavender-based products like lavender oil or lavender perfume.
Other souvenirs include:
- Fridge magnets
- Plush dolls
- Strawberry jam and other kinds of berry jam
- Honey
- Body wash and shampoo
- And so on!
Read more: Cameron Highland Night Market: Brinchang Market One-stop Guide
3. Admire Their Decor And Landscaping
Along with their lovely flowers, you have to hand it to them for the extra effort to make the farm more visually interesting.
There are white picket fences, signboards for the flowers, a vintage car, colorful wooden windmills and the large light purple castle (which is actually the office for the staff!).
It’s a pleasant 30 minutes’ walk to see everything. And that’s not including the time to stop and take photos!
Read more: 4 Best Rose Gardens In Cameron Highlands
4. Taste Lavender Flavored Ice-cream!
It might seem like just a gimmick but that doesn’t stop people from wanting to sample the homemade lavender flavored ice-cream!
A cone of the specialty ice-cream sells for a steep RM8 each!
What does it taste like?
Some find that it tastes like soap while others do enjoy the taste so it’s up to you if you want to try it!
Note: The strawberry flavor is available at RM8 too
5. Enjoy The View From The Cafe
At the top floor of Lavender Garden:
The cafe sits on a viewing deck that overlooks the surrounding farms and hills.
You can sit here and try some more lavender-infused treats like lavender cheesecake. Or have a comforting cup of strawberry tea.
Note: The lavender flavor is just a hint for the cheesecake
Read more: 4 Best Cameron Highlands Tea Plantation
6. Pick Strawberries
Picking strawberries is another activity you can do here!
It is however, subject to availability as they don’t have that many.
But you can always head over to the other strawberry farms in Cameron Highlands if you’re really keen on picking your own fresh strawberries!
7. Have Fun Taking Photos With Their 3D Mural Art
To further add to their numerous photo opportunities within the premises:
There are some 3D murals by the walls at the flower section!
Some are a bit cheesy but that’s part of the fun!
Read more: Where to stay in Cameron Highlands – Which hotel should you choose?
Facilities At Lavender Garden Cameron Highlands
In case you need it, there is a small prayer room (or surau) at the farm.
Tips For Visiting Lavender Garden Cameron Highlands
- It gets very crowded during the weekends and public holidays. Crowds can start pouring in as early as 10am!
- It’s best to visit this place during a weekday when there’s not so many people
- Expect to spend 30 minutes to 2 hours here
- The best spot to take a photo with the lavender field requires you to pay at a photo booth where a staff member will help you to take a photo.
- Don’t worry if it rains, there is a roof over the whole farm!
- Go on Instagram for the latest pictures of the lavender fields – they’re not always in full bloom!
- This place is not convenient if you have a large stroller with you
- Elderly folk may have trouble exploring this place – there are steep walking bits as you climb higher up!
Read more: Mossy forest – Another must-see attraction in Cameron Highlands!
Other Nearby Attractions
Here are some other places you can visit after the Lavender Garden:
1. Water Cress Valley
Beautiful watercress farm by the hillside. You can have steamboat at the on-site restaurant with views of the farm below!
Distance from Lavender Garden: 5 minutes’ drive, 3.6km
Read more: Best Steamboat Restaurants In Cameron Highlands
2. Cameron Highlands Butterfly Farm
It’s not every day that you get to see so many butterflies all in one place! They have reptiles and amphibians here too!
Note: The living conditions for the animals are not in a great state. So we would advise against coming here!
Distance from Lavender Garden: 8 minutes’ drive, 5.5km
Read more: Butterfly Farm Cameron Highlands: Everything About This Farm + Review
3. Ee Feng Gu Bee Farm
Learn more about bees and how they make honey at this well-known bee farm in Cameron Highlands! Free admission!
Distance from Lavender Garden: 8 minutes’ drive, 5.3km
4. Cameron Square Mall
This is the closest that Cameron Highlands has to a mall! The funny thing is, there’s karaoke here but no ATM!
They do have Domino’s Pizza, Watsons (pharmacy), 7-Eleven (convenience store) though.
Distance from Lavender Garden: 10 minutes’ drive, 5.7km
Further reading:
- Kea Farm Market At Cameron Highlands: All Covered Including Food & What To Buy
- Time Tunnel Museum In Cameron Highlands: Notalgic Place To Check Out
- Agro Technology Park MARDI Cameron Highlands: Review + What To Expect?
Conclusion
If you have seen other lavender gardens overseas like the ones in Hokkaido, Japan or Xinshe, Taiwan:
You’ll probably not be impressed.
The fields don’t quite stretch as far as the eye can see. Nor can you fulfill your fantasies of walking in between rows of deep purple lavender!
But it is a lot cheaper to visit Lavender Garden than to fly all the way to Japan and Taiwan!
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