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Blue Hills Berries and Cherries

Pick your own strawberries, cherries, blueberries and blackberries in Silvan, VIC · plus farm experiences

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Last verified 31 Aug 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Dandenong Ranges
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Is Blue Hills Berries and Cherries open right now?

Out of season

September falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in November (Cherries).

Last verified 31 Aug 2026

Family-run since 1894 (Chapman family), foothills of the Dandenong Ranges; farm gate shop and group tours also available; online booking via FareHarbor required for cherry season. Boysenberries are a blackberry-type hybrid; blackberries and raspberries are not grown at this farm.

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
Crop Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Strawberries Peak Peak Available Available Available Available Available Peak
Cherries Available Available Available Peak
Blueberries Peak Peak Available Available Available Available Peak
Blackberries Peak Peak Available Available Available Available Peak

Farm experiences

Beyond picking, Blue Hills Berries and Cherries offers hands-on farm experiences. Each runs on its own schedule and availability can change, so check with the farm before you travel.

Farm tours & Seasonal events & open days

Currently offered

The farm separately promotes a seasonal Cherry Blossom Show and group/tour visits. The show has included a fairy garden, themed dress-ups and children's activities.

Access
Booking required — Book ahead; sessions can sell out.
Booking
Ticket/booking conditions vary by event; check the official event page
Price
Official search material showed adult admission from $15; verify the current season
When
Short spring blossom season; group visits by arrangement

Call to enquire

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: Official farm website.

Getting there

27 Parker Road, Silvan, VIC 3795 (also 30 Chapman Rd / 55 George Rd, Silvan). About an hour east of Melbourne.

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. Facilities aren't confirmed for this farm — check when you call ahead.

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 31 Aug 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Sources: Official farm website, Official farm website, ellaslist.com.au, discovermelbourne.au, easterndandenongranges.com.au, assets.visityarravalley.com.au, mammaknowseast.com.au. Is this your farm? Tell us what's changed.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book to visit Blue Hills Berries and Cherries?

For Blue Hills Berries and Cherries at Silvan, the details we hold say: booking required. That can change week to week, and peak weekends go early — worth calling the farm on +61 3 9737 9400 before you set out.

How much does picking cost at Blue Hills Berries and Cherries?

Blue Hills Berries and Cherries at Silvan lists its costs this way: Cherry Blossom Show from $15; U-Pick cherries from $18 adult / $9 kid (4+); weekday/weekend pricing varies. Entry and per-kilo rates shift through the season and aren't always listed online, so it's worth confirming the current cost when you call ahead.

What can you pick at Blue Hills Berries and Cherries, and when?

Cherries, strawberries, blueberries and boysenberries is what Blue Hills Berries and Cherries is listed for, with a usual window of Nov-Jan; Nov-Feb. Those dates shift by a few weeks either way depending on the season, so confirm what's actually ready before travelling.

Is Blue Hills Berries and Cherries good to visit with young kids?

Blue Hills Berries and Cherries at Silvan is one of the farms recorded as suitable for kids. Some crops are picked at adult height and some paddocks are rough underfoot — worth asking which rows suit small children on the day you're going.

Can I bring my dog to Blue Hills Berries and Cherries?

Leashed dogs are welcome at Blue Hills Berries and Cherries at Silvan based on what the farm has told us. Rules around pets in picking areas often differ from the rest of a property, so confirm the current policy before you set out.