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The Big Strawberry

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

In season soon Pick-your-own & farm experiences
Last verified 31 Aug 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Goulburn Valley
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Is The Big Strawberry 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

The Big Strawberry at Koonoomoo, on the Murray near Cobram, grows strawberries across two seasons each year (roughly October-January and April-July), open 9am-3pm, seven days a week. Picking is weather-dependent within those windows. Kid-friendly, with a cafe and toilets on site.

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 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 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

7034 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Koonoomoo VIC 3644. 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.

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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

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.