Pick-your-own farms near Melbourne
You can pick your own within a day trip of Melbourne. We list 60 pick-your-own farms in the Melbourne catchment, growing apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, citrus and fig and more — including Harvest Homestead Farm & Flowers, Lomas Orchards and Rayner's Orchard. Compare their seasons, prices and booking in the table below, or jump straight to a crop or district.
Seasons shift with the weather and with each farm's climate zone, so check the status on every listing and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you set out from Melbourne.
Pick-your-own farms near Melbourne at a glance
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Homestead Farm & Flowers | In season | Summer-Autumn, on designated picking days only (closed outside this window, e.g. currently off-season in July) | You-Cut Vase experience from $30 AUD per person (own-vase returning visitors get a discounted rate); You-Cut Bucket option $80 AUD; private group events $50 per person. Non-picking companions and children accompany at no extra charge. | Booking required | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Lomas Orchards | In season | Nov-May | Pick your own strawberries priced by weight (pay per kilogram picked). Cash only - no EFTPOS on site, nearest ATMs in Ocean Grove/Leopold. | — | Yes | Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne |
| Rayner's Orchard | In season | Dec-Mar; Mar-May | Guided tractor tour with tasting and u-pick; pricing not published (booking required via FareHarbor) | Booking required | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Truffle Valley | In season | mid Jun-end Aug | — | Booking required | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| 302 Flowers (Pick Your Own Dahlias) | Closed for season | Bookable dated Pick Your Own Bucket sessions; not a continuously-open season. A confirmed session was advertised as 'the final blooms of the season' in early May (autumn), implying the PYO window runs from summer into autumn — exact start/end dates not stated on-site. | $55 per bucket, includes 1 paying adult (per 302flowers.com booking page); pricing for additional adults/children not stated. | Booking required | — | In the Macedon Ranges, about an hour north-west of Melbourne |
| Atlanta Orchards (Ten Sixty One Cider) | Closed for season | autumn (varieties incl. Fuji, Pink Lady, Kanzi, Gala, Early Gold, timing varies by variety) | Apples from $4 per kilo; pre-packed bags also available | No booking needed | Yes | About an hour south of Melbourne |
| Avonsleigh Berries | Closed for season | early Dec-mid Feb | Estimated family cost $20-$50; cash only | Booking required | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Big Fella Cherries | Closed for season | Nov-Jan approx (Christmas/summer period) | Entry fee applies plus fruit picked charged separately | — | Yes | About an hour north-east of Melbourne |
| Blue Hills Berries and Cherries | Closed for season | Nov-Jan; Nov-Feb | Cherry Blossom Show from $15; U-Pick cherries from $18 adult / $9 kid (4+); weekday/weekend pricing varies | Booking required | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Botaniculture | Closed for season | January to early April (weekends only, weather permitting) | Dahlia Picking Experience with Farm Tour is $65 per person (per ClassBento listing), includes a bucket of farm-fresh dahlias to take home and loan snips; session runs about 1-1.5 hours. | Booking required | — | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Burnarlook Llamas and Hazelnuts | Closed for season | late Feb-Mar | — | Booking required | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Castella Blueberries | Closed for season | Jan-Feb | Pay-by-weight for picked berries; no specific rate published in sources reviewed. | — | Yes | About an hour north-east of Melbourne |
| Cherry Haven | Closed for season | mid Dec-Jan | $20 per adult; $10 for ages 4-13; under 3 free | Booking recommended | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| CherryHill Orchards | Closed for season | late Nov-early Jan | Weekdays approx $22.50 adult/$13 kids; weekends approx $25 adult/$15 kids; family packages available; all-you-can-eat while picking | Booking required | Yes | About an hour east of Melbourne |
| Emily Hill Farm | Closed for season | mid Dec-Feb | — | Booking required | — | About an hour east of Melbourne |
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Farm districts near Melbourne
Dandenong Ranges
28 farms
Cherries · Blueberries · Raspberries
Gippsland
19 farms
Blueberries · Raspberries · Blackberries
Yarra Valley
14 farms
Cherries · Blueberries · Raspberries
Mornington Peninsula
10 farms
Apples · Sunflowers · Flowers
Macedon Ranges
10 farms
Flowers · Raspberries · Apples
Geelong & the Bellarine
9 farms
Strawberries · Apples · Peaches
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you go fruit picking near Melbourne?
There are 60 pick-your-own farms within a day trip of Melbourne, listed on this page with their region, drive context, season and booking. Compare them in the table and call ahead — ripeness moves with the weather from one week to the next.
What can you pick near Melbourne?
Farms near Melbourne grow apple, blackberry, blueberry, cherry and citrus and more, depending on the season. Use the 'pick a specific crop' links to see the farms for each, or browse the districts around Melbourne to plan your day out.