In season
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Bargara Berries (Meadowvale)
Meadowvale · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
- Season
- May-mid October
- Price
- Not published online
- Open
- Reported hours vary by source: some list Tue-Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 10am-2pm
Fruit picking in Bundaberg & Wide Bay
In September, strawberries are picking in Bundaberg & Wide Bay. We list 6 farms across this region — browse the listings below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you travel.
Bundaberg sits around four hours' drive north of Brisbane, and the region does something most of Australia doesn't: it grows its pick-your-own strawberries in winter. Bargara Berries at Meadowvale and Tinaberries at Woongarra both open from around May through to October, with the season peaking in July and August rather than the usual spring-to-autumn window further south. SSS Strawberries in North Bundaberg follows a similar winter pattern, with its pick-your-own patch typically open in August. It's a subtropical growing region best known nationally for citrus and mangoes on a commercial scale, but for picking-your-own visitors, strawberries are the drawcard, and each farm sells punnets and picked fruit by weight from a small farm shop. Ring ahead before you drive out, since patch opening can shift with the weather.
Around 4 hours north of Brisbane
Compare farms in this region
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargara Berries (Meadowvale) | In season | May-mid October | Not published online | — | Yes |
| SSS Strawberries | In season | May-early Oct; PYO patch specifically open in August | Charged per kg for what you pick and take home; no entry fee mentioned | — | Yes |
| Tinaberries | In season | May/Jun-Oct (PYO patch typically opens towards end of season, Aug-Sep/Oct) | Not published; punnets and farm-made strawberry ice cream sold at farm shop; PYO priced per kg (exact rate not published online) | — | Yes |
| Kandanga Creek Christmas Trees | In season soon | Pre-tagging first three weekends Nov; collection from late Nov | — | Booking required | — |
| Macadamias Australia | Closed for season | — | Self-guided visitor experience (orchard walk, nut gathering/cracking stations, tastings, farmgate shop) is free entry. Separate 1-hour guided orchard tours are available by advance booking; price not stated in sources. | No booking needed | Yes |
| Ron's Fruit and Vegetables (Farmer Ron's) | Unconfirmed · call ahead | — | Call ahead | — | Yes |
Open or in season now in this region
Farms in this region
6 farms
In season
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
SSS Strawberries
North Bundaberg · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
- Season
- May-early Oct; PYO patch specifically open in August
- Price
- Charged per kg for what you pick and take home; no entry fee mentioned
- Open
- 7 days, 7am-5pm (including public holidays)
In season
Last verified 17 Jul 2026
Tinaberries
Woongarra · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
- Season
- May/Jun-Oct (PYO patch typically opens towards end of season, Aug-Sep/Oct)
- Price
- Not published
- Open
- 7 days, approx 10am-5pm during season (varies by source; some list 9am-5:30pm)
In season soon
Last verified 31 Aug 2026
Kandanga Creek Christmas Trees
Kandanga Creek · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
- Season
- Pre-tagging first three weekends Nov; collection from late Nov
- Open
- Pre-tagging by booked slot on the first three weekends in November
- Booking
- Booking required
Closed for season
Last verified 18 Jul 2026
Macadamias Australia
Alloway · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
- Price
- Self-guided visitor experience
- Open
- Visitor Experience & Farmgate Shop: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm, Sun 9am-4pm.
- Booking
- No booking needed
Unconfirmed · call ahead
Not recently verified
Ron's Fruit and Vegetables (Farmer Ron's)
Agnes Water · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
- Open
- Open daily 8am-5pm, closed Mondays (i.e. Tue-Sun 8am-5pm)
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Farm experiences in this region
Compare farm experiences here
| Farm | Experience | Access | Status | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Hideaway Experiences | Meet the animals & Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Bundaberg & Wide Bay, QLD |
| Monsoon Aquatics Coral Farm Tours | Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Bundaberg & Wide Bay, QLD |
| Splitters Farm | Meet the animals, Stay on the farm & Farm tours | Booking required | Currently offered | Bundaberg & Wide Bay, QLD |
Currently offered
Last verified 19 Jul 2026
Highland Hideaway Experiences
Lower Wonga · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
Feed and cuddle piglets, sheep and goats
- Access
- Booking required
Currently offered
Last verified 19 Jul 2026
Monsoon Aquatics Coral Farm Tours
Burnett Heads · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
Behind-the-scenes coral propagation and land-based coral farming
- Access
- Booking required
Currently offered
Last verified 19 Jul 2026
Splitters Farm
Sharon · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
guided farm visits; feed animals; collect eggs during guest experiences
- Access
- Booking required
Farms in Bundaberg & Wide Bay
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Last verified 3 Sep 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I pick strawberries near Bundaberg?
Bargara Berries at Meadowvale, Tinaberries at Woongarra and SSS Strawberries in North Bundaberg all run pick-your-own strawberry patches through the region's winter season, roughly May to October. SSS Strawberries' patch is typically open in August specifically, so it pays to call ahead and check which farm has ripe fruit before you visit.
When is the best time to visit Bundaberg for strawberry picking?
Bundaberg runs an unusual winter strawberry season compared to most of Australia, typically opening in May and running through to October, with picking generally best from July to August. This is the opposite pattern to southern states, so if you're used to a spring-summer season elsewhere, plan your Bundaberg trip for the cooler months instead.
How much does strawberry picking cost near Bundaberg?
All three of the region's strawberry farms charge by the kilogram for what you pick rather than an entry fee, though exact per-kilo rates aren't published online by any of them. Expect to pay on the day at the farm shop, and it's worth calling ahead to confirm current pricing along with opening hours.
Do I need to book ahead to pick strawberries near Bundaberg?
None of Bundaberg's pick-your-own strawberry farms currently list booking as a requirement. That said, opening days can be limited, particularly for SSS Strawberries' August-only patch, so a quick phone call before you drive out is the safest way to confirm the patch is open and picking on the day.
What else can you pick near Bundaberg besides strawberries?
The wider Wide Bay and North Burnett area is known for citrus around Mundubbera, sometimes called the mandarin capital, with a harvest running roughly April to September, mostly sold from farm-gate stalls rather than as formal pick-your-own. For a genuine picking experience in this region, the confirmed strawberry farms are your best bet.