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Waterwheel Orchards

Pick your own raspberries and blackberries in Boolarra South, VIC

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Last verified 7 Sep 2026 Farm details can change. Check before travelling.
Gippsland

Is Waterwheel Orchards open right now?

Out of season

October falls outside every picking window this farm has recorded. The next one opens in December (Blackberries and Raspberries).

Last verified 7 Sep 2026

Raspberry and tayberry grower at Boolarra South in the Strzelecki foothills, with summer pick-your-own in past seasons. Open days are announced on the farm's Facebook page - check there or ring before visiting.

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
Raspberries Peak Peak Available Available Available Available Available Peak
Blackberries Peak Peak Available Available Available Available Peak

Getting there

250 Fishers Rd, Boolarra South, VIC 3870. An hour or more east of Melbourne.

Where Waterwheel Orchards 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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See more picking near you

Practical reading for the trip out to Boolarra South.

Last verified 7 Sep 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Sources: Facebook page, latrobe.vic.gov.au, promcoastfoodcollective.com.au, au.pickyourown.farm. Is this your farm? Tell us what's changed.

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Frequently asked questions

What can you pick at Waterwheel Orchards, and when?

Raspberries and tayberries is what Waterwheel Orchards is listed for, with a usual window of Dec-Feb. 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.