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Dog-friendly pick-your-own farms in Australia

Visitors picking strawberries at a Queensland farm
A real pick-your-own strawberry farm in Queensland. Farm availability across Australia changes frequently. "McMartin's Farm, Bli Bli, Queensland" by Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

These 31 Australian pick-your-own farms welcome leashed dogs, including Blue Hills Berries and Cherries, Curlew Ridge Flower Farm and Hillwood Berries. Compare their crops, seasons, prices and booking in the table below, then call ahead — details change with the season.

Always confirm each farm's current dog policy before you go, keep dogs leashed, and give other pickers and any farm animals a wide berth.

Compare dog-friendly farms

Farms compared by picking status, typical season, price, booking and whether they suit kids.
Farm Status Typical season Entry / price Booking Kids Drive
Blue Hills Berries and Cherries In season Nov-Jan; Nov-Feb Cherry Blossom Show from $15; U-Pick cherries from $18 adult / $9 kid (4+); weekday/weekend pricing varies Booking required Yes About an hour east of Melbourne
Curlew Ridge Flower Farm In season Aug-May (pick-your-own open days) WeTeachMe booking listing prices pick-your-own sessions 'from $25.00' per person for a 2-hour session (price likely varies by flower quantity/vase size; exact tiers not confirmed). Booking required Yes In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane
Hillwood Berries In season Oct-May Historically around $5 per punnet (~500g); pay for what you pick, confirm current pricing on site — Yes In the Tamar Valley around Launceston
Hunter Valley Sunflowers In season Jan-May (opens for select bloom windows, e.g. Anzac Day weekend, school holidays; dates vary by year and weather) Around $5 entry for adults (kids free/under 16 free per some sources), plus per-stem pricing (roughly $3/stem reported); some sources describe entry fee plus per-stem purchase Booking recommended Yes About 2 hours north of Sydney
Lilyvale Flower Farm In season Seasonal fields opened first in Jan 2024; as of this verification (18 Jul 2026) the 2026 sunflower season is already finished, next season expected 2027 — exact opening dates announced via social media each year, weather/rainfall dependent, each field blooms for roughly two weekends; Seasonal cut-flower field (started late 2024); pick-your-own sessions run periodically through the growing season, subject to what's in bloom, tickets released online each Wednesday for the coming weekend Sunflower fields: $15/adult, $5/child, $40/family (3+ children); cash and eftpos accepted at entrance, no pre-booking needed. Separate cut-flower Pick Your Own sessions: $30/ticket (includes a jar to keep and snips to borrow), booked online in advance (e.g. a 'Sunday 29th March - Pick Your Own Flowers' session was listed at $30, since sold out). — Yes On the Darling Downs around Toowoomba, about 90 minutes west of Brisbane
Pick Your Own Oranges Dooralong (Cedar Farm) In season Jul-Dec (weekends in winter, peak Nov-Dec and Jul-Oct) Pay for what you pick (per kg/bag pricing at gate) No booking needed Yes About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm In season Nov-Apr Not published on site; entry/picking pricing not specified in sources checked No booking needed Yes About an hour south of Melbourne
Sunflower Sue's Sunflower Farm In season short seasonal windows, historically weekends in early Nov; also had a 'sunset sunflowers' weekend event reported 2022 pricing: $15 cash entry for ages 14+ (includes 7 flowers); bring your own scissors — Yes In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane
Sunflowers On Kents In season Seasonal bloom windows, dates vary by year (announced via Facebook/Instagram); part of annual Kalbar Sunflower Festival period Cut-your-own five stems for a set price, or buy a pre-cut bunch; coffee/drinks available onsite Booking recommended Yes Within an hour of central Brisbane
Ten Chain Farm In season Scheduled weekend events only, historically held Jan-Feb (e.g. 17-18 Jan 2026, 25 Feb 2024) — exact dates vary by year, confirm via tenchain.com.au/events Ticketed entry, and the price varies by event -- roughly $10 adult and $5 child at a 2024 sunflower open day, and about $20 an adult for the January 2026 'Picnic with the Sunflowers' weekend. Book online through TryBooking or pay on the day, and bring cash: mobile reception on site is patchy. No booking needed Yes Within an hour of central Brisbane
The Berry Dairy In season Oct-May Entry $3/person (free under 5); punnets: small $6, medium $10, large $20 No booking needed Yes An hour or more east of Melbourne
TNT Produce In season Jan-Jun (approx late Oct/Nov opening, apples through June) Online entry fee booking required; remainder (picked produce) paid on-site Booking required Yes About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney
Tolga Sunflower Farm In season Blooms around April; open weekends only, 9am-5pm, weather permitting. Farm was closed 2023-2024 and reopened April 2025 -- confirm current-season dates via Facebook before visiting. As of April 2025: $1 per stem, or 20 stems for $20. Earlier seasons (2021) used a gold-coin donation model for picking/photos, with proceeds to the Ronald McDonald Foundation -- pricing model may vary by season. — Yes Around Cairns and the Atherton Tableland
Hampton Ridge Raspberry Farm In season soon late Dec-early Feb Entrance fee: Adult $10, Child $5 (under 2 free), Family (2 adults + 2 children) $20 — includes unlimited taste testers while in the berry patch. Raspberries picked to take home are charged by weight at $30/kg, weighed and paid for on exit. EFTPOS available; BYO takeaway containers or purchase biodegradable ones on site. No booking needed Yes In the Macedon Ranges, about an hour north-west of Melbourne
Nicoletti Orchards In season soon Feb-Jun; Dec Apples $6/kg (0-5kg), $5/kg (5-10kg), $4.50/kg (10kg+). Cash and EFTPOS. Booking required Yes Around Stanthorpe, about 3 hours south-west of Brisbane
Ripe 'N' Ready Cherry Farm In season soon mid Nov-mid Jan $25 adult (14+), $15 child (5-13), under 4 free, $70 family; cherries from $14/kg; public holiday surcharge No booking needed Yes About an hour south of Melbourne
Spring Hill Peony Farm In season soon 10-day window, approx 12-25 Nov 2026 Pick (15 stems) $50 wkday/$65 wkend; view $14/$20; 16 & under $5 Booking required Yes In the Macedon Ranges, about an hour north-west of Melbourne
Stockman's Ridge Orchard In season soon Mid/late Nov-Dec $5/person entry (under 3 free), eat as much as you like in orchard; $10/kg to take home Booking recommended Yes Around Orange in the NSW Central West, about 3.5 hours from Sydney
Wandin Yallock Farms In season soon From early-mid Nov 2026 Entry $18 adults/13+, $12 kids 4-12, under 4 free, family $54; take-home raspberries $9.90/500g No booking needed Yes About an hour east of Melbourne
Currumbin Valley Harvest Closed for season — No pricing details found for pick-your-own; produce sold by weight at farm shop, EFTPOS accepted No booking needed — In the hinterland behind the Gold Coast
Eastcoast Beverages (Bambino's on the Farm) Closed for season Early June (one-day event) Adult $10, child $5, under-1 free; tractor ride $10 extra Booking required Yes About 90 minutes north of Sydney
Gathered Organics (Footsteps Organic Farm) Closed for season — — Booking required Yes In WA's South West, 2 to 3 hours south of Perth
Mahnew Orchard Closed for season one weekend per year in early May (2026 dates: Sat 2 & Sun 3 May, 9am-4pm), as part of the Pick a Pink Lady Weekend $5/kg for apples picked; cash preferred. No booking needed — About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD
Mount Gnomon Farm Closed for season Feb-Mar, ticketed event days Ticketed sunflower events; entry price varies by event Booking required Yes Along Tasmania's north-west coast
Pick Your Own Sunflowers Dunnstown Closed for season Feb-Mar Sunflowers $2/stem; under-5s free; secateur hire $5 Booking recommended Yes Around Ballarat, about 90 minutes west of Melbourne
Pinehaven Chestnut Farm Closed for season Mid Mar-late Apr, weekends $10 per kg for handpicked chestnuts, plus $5 per car entrance fee (2026 season pricing, per farm's own FAQ) No booking needed Yes In the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around 90 minutes from Sydney
Shiraz Republic Closed for season Late Feb-Apr, weather-dependent $2.80/kg picked and packed; 15% off if you pick your own Booking required Yes Around Bendigo in Central Victoria's goldfields country, about 90 minutes to 2 hours north-west of Melbourne
Winnindoo Flowers Closed for season Mid-January to March, Friday-Saturday-Sunday 10am-3pm, weather dependent $5 entry, proceeds donated to Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal; stems $5 each or 5 for $20; $50 full bucket offered at March 2026 charity event; cash preferred, EFTPOS limited No booking needed Yes An hour or more east of Melbourne
Girasole Yarra Valley Unconfirmed · call ahead mid Jan-mid Mar, bloom dependent Call ahead Booking recommended Yes About an hour north-east of Melbourne
Kookootonga Chestnut & Walnut Farm Unconfirmed · call ahead mid-Mar to late Apr Call ahead No booking needed Yes About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney

Dog-friendly pick-your-own farms in Australia

31 farms

In season Last verified 21 Sep 2026

Curlew Ridge Flower Farm

Stanmore (near Woodford) · Sunshine Coast

In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane

Season
Aug-May (pick-your-own open days)
Open
Ticketed pick-your-own 'open farm' mornings/evenings run seasonally August-May.
Booking
Booking required
In season Last verified 21 Sep 2026

Lilyvale Flower Farm

Lilyvale · Darling Downs & Toowoomba

On the Darling Downs around Toowoomba, about 90 minutes west of Brisbane

Season
Seasonal fields opened first in Jan 2024
Price
Sunflower fields: $15/adult, $5/child, $40/family
In season Last verified 24 Aug 2026

Sunflowers On Kents

Kalbar · Brisbane & South-East Queensland

Within an hour of central Brisbane

Season
Seasonal bloom windows, dates vary by year
Price
Cut-your-own five stems for a set price, or buy a pre-cut bunch
Open
Open during bloom season only
Booking
Booking recommended
In season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Ten Chain Farm

Upper Flagstone · Brisbane & South-East Queensland

Within an hour of central Brisbane

Season
Scheduled weekend events only, historically held Jan-Feb
Open
Not open for casual/daily picking.
Booking
No booking needed
In season Last verified 21 Sep 2026

The Berry Dairy

Maffra · Gippsland

An hour or more east of Melbourne

Season
Oct-May
Price
Entry $3/person (free under 5); punnets: small $6, medium $10, large $20
Open
Open Thursday-Monday 10am-4.30pm
Booking
No booking needed
In season soon Last verified 12 Oct 2026

Hampton Ridge Raspberry Farm

Little Hampton · Macedon Ranges

In the Macedon Ranges, about an hour north-west of Melbourne

Season
late Dec-early Feb
Price
Entrance fee: Adult $10, Child $5
Open
Summer open days, 9.30am-1.30pm; dates announced on website and Instagram; no bookings
Booking
No booking needed
In season soon Last verified 12 Oct 2026

Nicoletti Orchards

Pozieres · Granite Belt

Around Stanthorpe, about 3 hours south-west of Brisbane

Season
Feb-Jun; Dec
Price
Apples $6/kg (0-5kg), $5/kg (5-10kg), $4.50/kg (10kg+). Cash and EFTPOS.
Open
Scheduled PYO/guided tour days announced via Eventbrite and Facebook/Instagram
Booking
Booking required
In season soon Last verified 19 Oct 2026

Spring Hill Peony Farm

Spring Hill · Macedon Ranges

In the Macedon Ranges, about an hour north-west of Melbourne

Season
10-day window, approx 12-25 Nov 2026
Price
Pick (15 stems) $50 wkday/$65 wkend; view $14/$20; 16 & under $5
Open
Ticketed open days in the Nov bloom window; pre-purchase online only
Booking
Booking required
In season soon Last verified 12 Oct 2026

Stockman's Ridge Orchard

Lidster · Orange & Central West

Around Orange in the NSW Central West, about 3.5 hours from Sydney

Season
Mid/late Nov-Dec
Price
$5/person entry (under 3 free), eat as much as you like in orchard; $10/kg to take home
Open
Seasonal, Nov-Dec, bookings open November
Booking
Booking recommended
In season soon Last verified 12 Oct 2026

Wandin Yallock Farms

Wandin Yallock · Dandenong Ranges

About an hour east of Melbourne

Season
From early-mid Nov 2026
Price
Entry $18 adults/13+, $12 kids 4-12, under 4 free, family $54
Open
Wed-Sun in season; closed Mon-Tue. Tickets bought on the day at the farm
Booking
No booking needed
Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Currumbin Valley Harvest

Currumbin Valley · Gold Coast Hinterland

In the hinterland behind the Gold Coast

Price
No pricing details found for pick-your-own
Open
Open every Saturday & Sunday, 7:00am - 12:30pm (some sources note Fri-Sun)
Booking
No booking needed
Closed for season Last verified 19 Oct 2026

Mahnew Orchard

Lenswood · Adelaide Hills

About a 30-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD

Season
one weekend per year in early May
Price
$5/kg for apples picked; cash preferred.
Booking
No booking needed
Closed for season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Mount Gnomon Farm

Penguin · North-West Tasmania

Along Tasmania's north-west coast

Season
Feb-Mar, ticketed event days
Price
Ticketed sunflower events; entry price varies by event
Open
Sunflower fields open on ticketed event days only; no walk-in picking
Booking
Booking required
Closed for season Last verified 19 Oct 2026

Pick Your Own Sunflowers Dunnstown

Dunnstown · Grampians & Ballarat

Around Ballarat, about 90 minutes west of Melbourne

Season
Feb-Mar
Price
Sunflowers $2/stem; under-5s free; secateur hire $5
Open
Feb-Mar, weather permitting; dates posted weekly on socials
Booking
Booking recommended
Closed for season Last verified 19 Oct 2026

Pinehaven Chestnut Farm

Wingello · Illawarra & Southern Highlands

In the Southern Highlands and Illawarra, around 90 minutes from Sydney

Season
Mid Mar-late Apr, weekends
Price
$10 per kg for handpicked chestnuts, plus $5 per car entrance fee
Open
Weekends, 10am-4pm, during chestnut season
Booking
No booking needed
Closed for season Last verified 19 Oct 2026

Shiraz Republic

Cornella · Bendigo & Central Victoria

Around Bendigo in Central Victoria's goldfields country, about 90 minutes to 2 hours north-west of Melbourne

Season
Late Feb-Apr, weather-dependent
Price
$2.80/kg picked and packed; 15% off if you pick your own
Booking
Booking required
Closed for season Last verified 19 Oct 2026

Winnindoo Flowers

Winnindoo · Gippsland

An hour or more east of Melbourne

Season
Mid-January to March, Friday-Saturday-Sunday 10am-3pm, weather dependent
Price
$5 entry, proceeds donated to Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal
Open
Seasonal only, Fri-Sat-Sun 10am-3pm, roughly mid-January through March, weather dependent
Booking
No booking needed
Unconfirmed · call ahead Not recently verified

Girasole Yarra Valley

Wandin East · Yarra Valley

About an hour north-east of Melbourne

Season
mid Jan-mid Mar, bloom dependent
Open
Weekends and evenings in bloom season; skipped 2026, returning early 2027
Booking
Booking recommended

Details may have changed. Call before travelling.

Unconfirmed · call ahead Not recently verified

Kookootonga Chestnut & Walnut Farm

Mount Irvine · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury

About 90 minutes north-west of Sydney

Season
mid-Mar to late Apr
Open
Open daily 9am-4pm during the main March-April season
Booking
No booking needed

Details may have changed. Call before travelling.

Unconfirmed · call ahead Not recently verified

Richmond Peonies & Cherries

Richmond · Hobart & the Huon Valley

In the Huon Valley south of Hobart

Season
late Nov (single open day)
Open
Annual ticketed PYO Peony Open Day, late Nov
Booking
Booking required

Details may have changed. Call before travelling.

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Frequently asked questions

Which pick-your-own farms in Australia allow dogs?

We list 31 pick-your-own farms in this category across Australia, each with its crops, season, drive context and booking shown on the page. Compare them in the table and call ahead — farm policies and conditions shift through the season.

Can you bring a dog fruit picking?

Yes — 31 farms in our directory match, listed here with the details you need to plan a visit. Always confirm each farm's current dog policy before you go, keep dogs leashed, and give other pickers and any farm animals a wide berth.