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Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm

Pick your own strawberries and blueberries in Mount Charlton, QLD · plus farm experiences

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Last verified 18 Jul 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Mackay & Whitsundays
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Is Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm open right now?

Likely picking now

September is inside the picking window this farm has recorded for Strawberries. That is a season window, not live opening hours — ring the farm or check its own page before you drive out.

Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm at Mount Charlton, near Mackay, grows strawberries through the winter months (roughly July-September) and blueberries October-January. Opening dates depend on the season's growth each year, so it's best to call ahead. Kid-friendly, with a cafe and toilets on site.

What you can pick and when

Swipe to see all months. Windows are typical for this state — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.

Typical picking months at this farm
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Farm experiences

Beyond picking, Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm offers hands-on farm experiences. Each runs on its own schedule and availability can change, so check with the farm before you travel.

Stay on the farm

Availability unconfirmed

A bookable campsite operates beside the working berry farm. The operator-controlled listing describes creek swimming, fishing and campfires, with seasonal strawberry or blueberry picking available for an extra charge.

Access
For staying guests — Offered to guests booked on the farm stay.
Booking
Booking required through Hipcamp
Price
Varies by date and party size; picking is extra
When
Bookable stays; berry picking is seasonal

Confirmed from the farm's own website on 19 Jul 2026. Availability, times and prices can change, so check with the farm before you travel. Source: hipcamp.com, northqueenslandregister.com.au.

Getting there

36 Brodies Road, Mount Charlton QLD 4741 (also referred to as Camerons Pocket, via Calen). Around Mackay and the Whitsundays on the Central Queensland coast.

We don't have exact coordinates for this farm yet. Use the address above to find directions, or open in Google Maps.

Before you go

Bring a hat, closed shoes, water and cash or a card for what you pick. Rows can be uneven underfoot, so a pram may be harder going in wet weather. This farm is listed as suitable for children.

Check before you drive

Seasons shift with the weather. Always call the farm to confirm what's ripe and that they're open before you drive out.

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Last verified 18 Jul 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Sources: northqueenslandregister.com.au, localsearch.com.au, gadsventure.com, hipcamp.com, theabj.com.au, tripadvisor.com.au. Is this your farm? Tell us what's changed.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does picking cost at Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm?

On price, the details we hold for Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm read: Historical (pre-2024 ownership change) reports: ~$5/person entry plus punnet fill fee, roughly $10 for a large/500g punnet and $5 for each additional punnet. Not reconfirmed under the current owners - contact the farm directly for current prices. Rates move as a crop comes in and out, and published prices lag — check the current figure before you go.

What can you pick at Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm, and when?

Strawberries and blueberries is what Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm is listed for, with a usual window of Roughly July to September (a few sources say June-September), tied to school holidays; exact opening date each year depends on plant growth - recommended to call ahead; October to January. Fruit doesn't read a calendar — a cold snap or an early warm spell moves this, so confirm what's ripe close to the day.

What facilities does Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm have?

The facilities we have confirmed at Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm are toilets on site and a cafe or farm shop. This covers what the farm has confirmed to us; it isn't an exhaustive list, so ask about parking, shade and card payments if they matter to your visit.

Is Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm good to visit with young kids?

Yes — Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm at Mount Charlton is recorded as suitable for children. It also has toilets on site and a cafe or farm shop, which helps on a longer visit. Ground conditions and picking heights vary a lot between farms, so check what's manageable for your kids' ages before you set out.