Closed for season
Last verified 18 Jul 2026
Ruefleur Chestnuts
Monbulk · Dandenong Ranges
- Season
- Late Mar-Apr
- Open
- By phone appointment only in the April chestnut season
- Booking
- Booking required
Chestnut Springs
Pick your own fresh produce in Gembrook, VIC
Closed for season
Last verified 2 Nov 2026
Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Dandenong Ranges
Is Chestnut Springs open right now?
Out of season
November falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in April.
Last verified 2 Nov 2026
Chestnut Springs at Gembrook in the Dandenong Ranges opens for pick-your-own chestnuts on Saturdays and Sundays through the April-May season. Entry is $6 per adult and chestnuts are $7/kg. Bring a picnic lunch.
Getting there
30 Maisey Road, Gembrook VIC 3783. About an hour east of Melbourne.
Where Chestnut Springs is
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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. 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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Before you visit
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Last verified 2 Nov 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book to visit Chestnut Springs?
Booking recommended at Chestnut Springs according to the details we hold. Booking arrangements change through the season and busy weekends fill quickly, so we recommend calling the farm on 0450 694 729 to confirm before you make the drive.
How much does picking cost at Chestnut Springs?
For a visit to Chestnut Springs at Gembrook, the costs we have are: Entry $6 per adult; chestnuts $7/kg. Prices here change with supply, and not every farm updates them publicly, so confirm before you travel.
What can you pick at Chestnut Springs, and when?
At Chestnut Springs, the crop is Chestnuts and the season normally falls around April-May. 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.