Pick your own strawberries and apples in Applethorpe, QLD
Out of season
September falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in October (Strawberries). September is inside the typical Queensland season for strawberries, but outside the window this farm records for itself.
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Eastern Colour (Baronio Family Farm) at Applethorpe on the Granite Belt runs pre-booked pick-your-own weekend events -- strawberries roughly monthly through October-May, and apples on weekend mornings in May-June. RSVP is required for each event. Kid-friendly.
Swipe to see all months. Windows are typical for this state — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
| Crop | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | Peak | Peak | Available | Available | Available | Available | Peak | Peak | Peak | Available | Available | Peak |
| Apples | Available | Peak | Peak | Available |
244 Aerodrome Road, Applethorpe QLD. Around Stanthorpe, about 3 hours south-west of Brisbane.
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.
Applethorpe · Granite Belt
Pozieres · Granite Belt
Stanthorpe · Granite Belt
Practical reading for the trip out to Applethorpe.
Sources: eatdrinkandbekerry.net, countrycaller.com.au, queenslandcountrytourism.com.au, granitebeltwinecountry.com.au, Official farm website, savourqueensland.com.au. Is this your farm? Tell us what's changed.
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For Eastern Colour (Baronio Family Farm) at Applethorpe, the details we hold say: booking required. Farms often tighten booking rules once a crop peaks, so confirm by checking the farm's website rather than relying on this alone.
On price, the details we hold for Eastern Colour (Baronio Family Farm) read: Strawberries: pay by tray, free entry. Apples: approx. $5 per car entry (per one source). Treat that as the shape of the pricing rather than a quote: entry fees and per-kilo rates are both seasonal.
Eastern Colour (Baronio Family Farm) is listed for Strawberries and Apples, with typical picking around Oct-May; May-Jun. That window is what a normal year looks like here; the actual dates depend on how the season has run, so check first.
Yes — Eastern Colour (Baronio Family Farm) at Applethorpe is recorded as suitable for children. Ground conditions and picking heights vary a lot between farms, so check what's manageable for your kids' ages before you set out.
