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The Big Strawberry

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

In season Pick-your-own & farm experiences
Last verified 18 Jul 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Goulburn Valley
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Confirmed as a real, currently-operating business at 7034 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Koonoomoo VIC 3644 (near Cobram/Tocumwal), a long-running (Hayes family, growing since 1969) roadside 'Big Things' attraction with strawberry farm, licensed cafe, indoor kids' playground and shop selling homemade jams/wines. Own website's homepage banner explicitly lists 'STRAWBERRY PICKING' as a core offering ('you can pick fresh strawberries when available'), and its dedicated 'Strawberry Seasons' page states two annual picking seasons (Oct–Jan and Apr–Jul) — genuine hands-on PYO, not just a farm-gate shop. Third-party campsite directory corroborates PYO seasons and notes toilets on site. Business hours (9am–3pm, 7 days, closed most public holidays) and phone/address confirmed directly on the official Contact page. Could not independently verify a specific per-kg picking price or dog policy from any source during this check, so those fields are left blank rather than guessed — discovery note's 'pay for what you pick' phrasing could not be re-confirmed verbatim on the current site (the specific /strawberries/strawberry-picking/ sub-page now appears to redirect to the general Strawberries section, but the core PYO claim is still clearly supported elsewhere on the same official site). Not a duplicate of any existing listing — no Koonoomoo/Cobram entry exists in the current farm list; nearest existing goulburn-valley listings (Eden Farm Produce, Numurkah; Belstack/Olivehouse, Kialla West) are a different business in a different town. Region fit as goulburn-valley (Moira Shire, same broader tourism region as Numurkah) is accepted per discovery's suggestion.

What you can pick and when

CropTypical season
StrawberriesOctober to April; November to April

Typical windows only — call ahead to confirm what's ripe.

Farm experiences

Beyond picking, The Big Strawberry 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

Currently offered

School visits teach strawberry cultivation, propagation, pest control and paddock-to-plate production. General visitors can also view the production room and local history/memorabilia displays; a large indoor playground is separately priced.

Access
Contact the farm — Confirm access directly with the operator.
Booking
Contact the operator for school/group visits
Price
School visit price by enquiry; indoor playground $7.50 for ages 3–12 and free for ages 0–3
When
School groups by arrangement; public facilities during venue opening hours

Call to book

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

7034 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Koonoomoo VIC 3644. From Shepparton, this farm is about 2 hours north of Melbourne.

Where The Big Strawberry 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.

Nearby farms in Goulburn Valley

Closed for season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Belstack Strawberry Farm

Kialla West · Goulburn Valley

Season
Oct-May
Price
Pick-your-own strawberries approx. $16 per kg (per farm website)
Open
10am-5pm, October to May (open every other day; check website for closures)
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Closed for season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Olivehouse at Greendale Grove

Kialla West · Goulburn Valley

Season
Harvest/pick-your-own time: green table olives Mar-Apr, black olives late Apr-May
Open
Olivehouse (event/function venue): open for private bookings only, not regular public hours. Greendale Grove Olive Shop: hours vary daily -- phone ahead on 03 5823 2785 to check. Public olive picking is offered specifically at harvest time (see season_windows), not year-round.
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Unconfirmed · call ahead Not recently verified

Sunflowers of Timmering

Timmering · Goulburn Valley

Season
February weekends only (exact dates weather-dependent, announced closer to season via Facebook/Instagram); 2025 season ran 15-16 & 22-23 February
Open
Seasonal weekend-only opening in February when sunflowers bloom; historically ran ~6 consecutive seasons through Feb 2025 with morning (8:30-11am) and evening (6-8:30pm) sessions on selected Saturdays/Sundays. As of mid-2026, explicitly confirmed NOT operating for the 2026 season.
Booking
No booking needed

Details may have changed. Call before travelling.

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Before you visit

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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: Official farm website, Official farm website, Official farm website, campingaustralia.com.au. Is this your farm? Tell us what's changed.

Frequently asked questions

What can you pick at The Big Strawberry, and when?

The Big Strawberry is listed for Strawberries, with typical picking around Two seasons: October–January and April–July; exact length varies year to year with growing conditions (per farm's own 'Strawberry Seasons' page). Ripening tracks the weather rather than the calendar — worth confirming the week you plan to go.

What facilities does The Big Strawberry have?

The facilities we have confirmed at The Big Strawberry are toilets on site and a cafe or farm shop. Facilities not named above simply haven't been confirmed either way. Ask ahead if you're relying on shade, parking close to the rows, or paying by card.

Is The Big Strawberry good to visit with young kids?

The details we hold mark The Big Strawberry as child-friendly. It also has toilets on site and 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.