Find blueberry picking near Hobart at 4 farms within about 90 minutes of the CBD. The typical season runs January to February — check each farm's current status below and call ahead before you set out.
Hobart is surrounded by excellent blueberry country. Old Beach Berries is the closest option, just 15 minutes north of the city, while the Coal River Farm in Cambridge sits in the Coal River Valley east of Hobart, and Something from the Ground is located in the Huon Valley to the south — two of the main blueberry belts near Hobart. For something more adventurous, Bruny Island Berry Farm combines picking with a ferry crossing to Bruny Island.
Most farms listed here don't require a booking, but it's worth calling ahead before you make the trip — blueberry picking is weather- and ripeness-dependent, and availability can change from day to day. Old Beach Berries charges $23–$24 per kg (bring your own container); other farms do not publish a pick-your-own price.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruny Island Berry Farm | Closed for season | late Oct-Apr (peak mid-Dec-end Jan) | — | No booking needed | Yes | In the Huon Valley south of Hobart |
| Coal River Farm | Closed for season | summer | — | — | Yes | In the Huon Valley south of Hobart |
| Old Beach Berries | Closed for season | January-February (pick-your-own season) | 2026 season: $23/kg if picker brings own container, $24/kg using the farm's take-home boxes. Buckets provided free for picking. | No booking needed | — | In the Huon Valley south of Hobart |
| Something from the Ground | Closed for season | Jan-Mar | — | No booking needed | — | In the Huon Valley south of Hobart |
4 farms
Adventure Bay, Bruny Island · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
Cambridge · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
Old Beach · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
Grove · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
All blueberry picking in Australia Blueberry picking in Tasmania All pick-your-own near Hobart
There are four pick-your-own options near Hobart: Old Beach Berries (Old Beach, 15 min north), Coal River Farm (Cambridge, east of the city), Something from the Ground (Grove, Huon Valley, south of Hobart), and Bruny Island Berry Farm (Bruny Island, accessible by ferry).
Old Beach Berries is the closest at roughly 15 minutes north. Coal River Farm in Cambridge is about 20–25 minutes east. Something from the Ground in Grove is around 45 minutes south via the Huon Valley. Bruny Island Berry Farm requires a ferry crossing and takes around 1.5–2 hours door to door.
Blueberries in Tasmania typically ripen from December through February, peaking in January. Availability varies by farm and season, so check with the farm before visiting.
Old Beach Berries charges $23–$24 per kg; bring your own container. Coal River Farm, Something from the Ground, and Bruny Island Berry Farm do not publish a pick-your-own price — contact them directly for current rates.
