Pick your own fruit farms in Queensland
Queensland runs its picking calendar back to front compared with the southern states. Strawberries around Brisbane/SEQ and the Sunshine Coast are a winter crop, typically picking from May or June through to October, so July is actually peak season for patches like Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm and Tinaberries near Bundaberg. Head up to the cooler Granite Belt around Stanthorpe and the pattern flips again: strawberries there run October to May, apples ripen February to May, and it's the state's only spot for u-pick cherries, timed for Christmas. Further north, Far North Queensland and the Atherton Tablelands add tropical crops like lychees and mixed produce, while the Gold Coast Hinterland grows herbs and seasonal vegetables you can pick most of the year. Confirm what's actually ripe before you drive, as frost, heat and rain shift these windows season to season.
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Regions in Queensland
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| Farm | Region | Crops | Season | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbern Farms | Granite Belt | Strawberries | Oct-May | Open now |
| Bargara Berries (Meadowvale) | Bundaberg & Wide Bay | Strawberries | May-mid October | Open now |
| Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm | Brisbane & South-East Queensland | Strawberries | Jun-Nov (farm open); pick-your-own typically Aug-Oct | Open now |
| Eastern Colour (Baronio Family Farm) | Granite Belt | Strawberries and apples | Oct-May; May-Jun | Open now |
| Forest Dragon Fruit Farm | Brisbane & South-East Queensland | Fresh produce | Nov-Jul (peak Feb-May per multiple sources) | Open now |
| Glass House Tropical Fruits | Sunshine Coast | Strawberries, sunflowers and flowers | May/Jun-Nov, peak Aug-Sep; not yet fruiting, trees planted late 2025, harvest expected in future years | Open now |
| Oasis Berries | Brisbane & South-East Queensland | Strawberries | Sep-Oct pick-your-own, per annual Strawberry Festival | Open now |
| Rolin Strawberry Farms | Sunshine Coast | Strawberries | 1 Jun-mid Nov | Open now |
| Shaylee Strawberries | Far North Queensland | Strawberries | Jul-Nov | Open now |
| SSS Strawberries | Bundaberg & Wide Bay | Strawberries | May-early Oct; PYO patch specifically open in August | Open now |
| Tinaberries | Bundaberg & Wide Bay | Strawberries | May/Jun-Oct (PYO patch typically opens towards end of season, Aug-Sep/Oct) | Open now |
| Currumbin Valley Harvest | Gold Coast Hinterland | Fresh produce | Call ahead | Closed for season |
| Ellia's Garden | Brisbane & South-East Queensland | Fresh produce | Open the first Sunday of every month, 10am | Closed for season |
| Nicoletti Orchards | Granite Belt | Apples, peaches and plums | Feb-Jun; Dec | Closed for season |
| Sunflower Sue's Sunflower Farm | Sunshine Coast | Sunflowers and flowers | short seasonal windows, historically weekends in early Nov; also had a 'sunset sunflowers' weekend event reported | Closed for season |
| Sunflowers On Kents | Brisbane & South-East Queensland | Sunflowers and flowers | Seasonal bloom windows, dates vary by year (announced via Facebook/Instagram); part of annual Kalbar Sunflower Festival period | Closed for season |
| Freeman's Organic Farm | Gold Coast Hinterland | Fresh produce | Call ahead | Unconfirmed · call ahead |
| KUR-Cow Barnwell Farm | Far North Queensland | Fresh produce | Call ahead | Unconfirmed · call ahead |
| Rykers Farm | Far North Queensland | Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, citrus and pumpkins | Call ahead | Unconfirmed · call ahead |
| Sunray Strawberries | Brisbane & South-East Queensland | Strawberries | Winter season (approx. Jun-Oct), exact dates unconfirmed | Unconfirmed · call ahead |
| Sweet Acres | Sunshine Coast | Strawberries | winter/spring strawberry season (dates not further specified) | Unconfirmed · call ahead |
| The Longan Farm | Sunshine Coast | Fresh produce | selected weekends in Mar-Apr | Unconfirmed · call ahead |
Frequently asked questions
When is fruit picking season in Queensland?
It depends where you are. Brisbane/SEQ and the Sunshine Coast grow strawberries as a winter crop, typically May to October, so they're in full swing right now in July. The Granite Belt runs the opposite way, with strawberries October to May and cherries in a short window around late November to December. Always check with the farm before driving out.
Do I need to book to go fruit picking in Queensland?
It varies by farm. Several Brisbane-area patches, including Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm and Oasis Berries, recommend or require a booking, especially on weekends, while some Bundaberg and Granite Belt strawberry farms allow casual walk-ins. Booking rules can change through the season, so it's worth checking the farm's website or calling ahead.
Where can I pick strawberries in Queensland in winter?
Brisbane/SEQ and the Sunshine Coast are the places to go, with farms like Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm, Sunray Strawberries and Rolin Strawberry Farms typically picking from May or June through to October. Bundaberg and Wide Bay, including Tinaberries and SSS Strawberries, run a similar May-to-October window. Peak picking across both areas is usually July to September.
Where can I pick cherries in Queensland?
The Granite Belt around Stanthorpe is Queensland's only cherry-growing district, with a short Christmas-timed season usually running through November and into December. It's a small, weather-sensitive crop that tends to sell out before New Year, so plan an early-season visit and call ahead to check what's left on the trees.
What other produce can you pick in Queensland besides strawberries?
The Granite Belt adds apples from February to May and stone fruit like peaches and plums around Nicoletti Orchards over summer. Far North Queensland and the Atherton Tablelands grow tropical crops such as lychees, while the Gold Coast Hinterland has herb and seasonal vegetable picking at farms like Currumbin Valley Harvest most of the year.