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The Berry Dairy

Pick your own strawberries in Maffra, VIC · plus farm experiences

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Last verified 31 Aug 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Gippsland
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Is The Berry Dairy open right now?

Out of season

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

Last verified 31 Aug 2026

Family-owned strawberry farm and cafe with petting zoo and enclosed play area; five spray-free picking patches. Currently closed for the off-season (winter, verified July 2026), reopens 1 Oct 2026.

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

Farm experiences

Beyond picking, The Berry Dairy offers hands-on farm experiences. Each runs on its own schedule and availability can change, so check with the farm before you travel.

Meet the animals & Hands-on workshops

Currently offered

The farm operates a paid petting zoo with feed included, offers private strawberry cocktail/mocktail classes, and promotes lavender-field viewing plus extensive outdoor play areas.

Access
By appointment — Arrange directly with the farm before you go.
Booking
Petting experience during open season; private class requires enquiry and minimum six people
Price
$5 per person petting zoo including feed; PYO entry $3 (under five free); class price by enquiry
When
Seasonal public operation; official page says reopening 1 October 2026. Private classes by enquiry

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

379 Mewburn Park Rd, Maffra, VIC. An hour or more east of Melbourne.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book to visit The Berry Dairy?

On the booking question, The Berry Dairy is listed this way: no booking needed. Arrangements shift with demand across the season. Try checking the farm's website to check what applies on the day you want to go.

How much does picking cost at The Berry Dairy?

Here is what The Berry Dairy has told us about cost: Entry $3/person (free under 5); punnets: small $6, medium $10, large $20. Treat that as the shape of the pricing rather than a quote: entry fees and per-kilo rates are both seasonal.

What can you pick at The Berry Dairy, and when?

At The Berry Dairy, the crop is Strawberries and the season normally falls around Oct-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.

What facilities does The Berry Dairy have?

On record for The Berry Dairy at Maffra: 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 The Berry Dairy good to visit with young kids?

The Berry Dairy is listed as suitable for children, based on the details we hold. The farm also has a cafe or farm shop, which helps on a longer visit. Row surfaces and picking heights differ a lot farm to farm, so ask what's workable for your kids before you commit to the trip.

Can I bring my dog to The Berry Dairy?

Leashed dogs are welcome at The Berry Dairy at Maffra based on what the farm has told us. Pet policies can differ between the picking rows and the rest of the farm, and they change with the season — check before you bring your dog along.