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Blueberry picking in Australia

Blueberry picking in Australia runs on two very different clocks depending on where you are. In south-east Queensland, blueberries are an unusual winter crop, typically ready from July to September and peaking in August, one of the few pick-your-own crops in season through the middle of winter. Western Australia's South West (Manjimup and Pemberton) and the NSW Central Coast pick up early, from around October to December, while further along the NSW coast the South Coast season runs December into late January. The bulk of pick-your-own blueberry farms are in the cooler southern states — Victoria's Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula and Tasmania — where the season sits broadly across summer, roughly December to March or April, peaking in January. Picking is straightforward: you're handed a bucket or punnet and pick straight from low bushes, paying either an entry fee plus weight, or a flat per-kilogram rate. Expect somewhere around $10 to $25 a kilogram, or family entry fees from about $20 to $50 at busier farms.

Blueberry season by state

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Typical blueberry picking months by state
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Best places to pick blueberry in Australia

New South Wales

Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Blueberry Fields

Brooklet · Northern Rivers

Season
Jul-Jan (farmers markets/farm gate); pick-your-own days typically Sep-Oct when scheduled
Price
Entry $10 per person, $30 family pass (2 adults, 2 kids), free for children 5 and under; fruit $15 per bucket (buckets provided), cash or card accepted
Open
Pick-your-own is offered on occasional special open days (not every week) - farm advises checking their website/Instagram before visiting as dates depend on weather and berry conditions; farm gate stall at the property is stocked whenever fruit is available, and the farm also sells at several regional farmers markets (New Brighton, Murwillumbah, Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Bangalow)
Booking
Booking recommended
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Open now Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Boss Berries

Bostobrick / Dorrigo · Coffs Coast

Season
summer season (typically Dec-Feb, confirm via Facebook)
Open
Seasonal; check Facebook for current picking dates
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Victoria

Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Buninyong Blueberry Farm

Buninyong · Grampians & Ballarat

Season
late Jan-Feb
Open
Pick-your-own entry only by booking through the farm's Facebook page; bookings typically open late January; ready-picked fruit also available by pre-order in January
Booking
Booking required
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Queensland

South Australia

Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

The Blueberry Patch

Mount Compass · Fleurieu Peninsula

Season
mid-Dec to mid-Feb (pick-your-own mainly in January)
Open
Normally open daily 9am-5pm for counter sales mid-Dec to mid-Feb, with pick-your-own available during January; weather/crop dependent, has not opened some seasons (e.g. 2021/22) - always check social media before visiting; coaches/tour groups by appointment
Booking
No booking needed
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Western Australia

Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Lorien Blueberries

Forest Grove, Margaret River · South West WA

Season
mid/late Dec-late Feb
Price
$25 per kg or part thereof; cash or bank transfer only, no EFTPOS
Open
7 days a week, 7am-7pm during season
Booking
No booking needed
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Tasmania

Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Crestview Blueberries

Lebrina · Tamar Valley & Launceston

Season
Jan-Feb (sometimes into Mar)
Price
$7 per kg (as of recent visitor reports; confirm current price)
Open
Only opens for picking when there is a good supply; call ahead to confirm
Booking
Booking recommended
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How to pick ripe blueberry

Ripe blueberries are fully deep blue-purple with a light silvery bloom, and should come away from the stem with a gentle roll rather than a tug — if it resists, leave it another day or two. Reddish or greenish berries won't sweeten once picked, so check the colour, not just the size. Pick into a shallow container so berries at the bottom don't get crushed. At home, don't wash blueberries until you're ready to eat them, and keep them in the fridge, where they'll usually keep for one to two weeks. They also freeze well straight from fresh.

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Frequently asked questions

When is blueberry season in Australia?

It varies a lot by region. South-east Queensland has an unusual winter blueberry season, roughly July to September, peaking in August. Western Australia's South West and the NSW Central Coast pick from around October to December. The main southern season — Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania — runs roughly December to March or April, peaking in January. Always check the specific farm's current picking status before you drive out.

How much does blueberry picking cost?

Pricing varies by farm. Many charge by weight, typically $10 to $25 a kilogram, while some charge a punnet price of around $12. Others charge an entry fee, from about $5 per person up to $20-25 for adults at busier farms, sometimes including a set weight of fruit. A few properties don't publish pricing online, so it's worth calling ahead to confirm current rates.

Can you pick blueberries near Sydney?

Yes. The Hawkesbury district around Bilpin has a couple of pick-your-own blueberry farms, roughly an hour from the Sydney CBD, alongside options further out on the Central Coast and NSW South Coast. Seasons and opening days vary between properties and by year, so it's worth checking a farm's current picking status before you make the drive.

Can you pick blueberries near Melbourne?

Yes, most easily in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley, which have several pick-your-own blueberry farms roughly 45 minutes to an hour from the Melbourne CBD. The Mornington Peninsula and Geelong/Bellarine district also have blueberry patches. Most run through summer, roughly December to March, though exact opening months differ between farms, so confirm before visiting.

Are blueberries in season now, in July?

Yes, in one specific place: south-east Queensland's blueberry season runs through winter, typically July to September, peaking in August, so it's a genuine winter-season crop in that one region. Elsewhere in the country, blueberry season doesn't start until spring at the earliest, with most southern farms not opening until around October or later. Check the farm directly before you drive out.