Raspberry picking in Australia is mostly a spring-into-autumn affair, with the main window running from around November through February and a few districts stretching further. Western Australia's South West (Manjimup and Pemberton) and NSW's Illawarra and Southern Highlands typically pick November to February, while Orange and the Central West of NSW extend into autumn, roughly November to May. Victoria's Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges have the longest run of any district, with some farms growing autumn-fruiting canes for a second flush from March into June on top of the main December-January crop. Tasmania follows a similar long pattern statewide, November to May, peaking January to March in its cooler climate. Across the country, peak picking generally lands in December and January regardless of district. Picking itself means working along low canes for berries that pull away cleanly. Most farms charge by weight, typically $9 to $20 a kilogram, or an entry fee of roughly $12 to $18 that includes tasting and containers.
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Borenore · Orange & Central West
Huntley · Orange & Central West
Glenning Valley · Central Coast
Bilpin · Bilpin & the Hawkesbury
Woori Yallock · Dandenong Ranges
Avonsleigh · Dandenong Ranges
Silvan · Yarra Valley
Silvan · Dandenong Ranges
Mary Farms · Far North Queensland
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Adventure Bay, Bruny Island · Hobart & the Huon Valley
Hillwood · Tamar Valley & Launceston
Longford · Tamar Valley & Launceston
Sorell · Hobart & the Huon Valley
Ripe raspberries are fully coloured, plump and slightly soft, and should slide off the white core with barely a touch — if you have to tug, it's not ready. Pick into a shallow tray, since raspberries are hollow and crush easily if piled too deep. Handle them gently and avoid crowding the container. Raspberries are one of the most perishable pick-your-own fruits: keep them unwashed in the fridge and eat within a day or two, or spread them on a tray and freeze straight away if you're not using them immediately.
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Most regions pick raspberries from spring into late summer, roughly November to February, with peak picking in December and January nationwide. Some districts run longer: Orange and Tasmania extend to around May, and parts of the Yarra Valley grow autumn-fruiting canes for a second flush from March into June. Because timing shifts with the weather, always check a farm's current status before driving out.
Most farms charge by weight, typically $9 to $20 a kilogram, or sell small punnets separately at similar rates. Some charge an entry fee instead, generally $12 to $18 per person, which usually includes tasting and a picking container. A handful of properties don't publish pricing at all, so it's worth calling ahead if cost is a factor in your visit.
Yes, though options are limited. The Illawarra and Southern Highlands, about 90 minutes from Sydney, has a farm growing raspberries alongside apples and stone fruit through summer. Orange, in the Central West, is further out but has a longer season, running November to May. Both areas are best confirmed by phone before you make the trip.
Yes, the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges are the main option, with several farms picking raspberries from around November through summer, and a couple running an extended autumn crop into June. It's roughly 45 minutes to an hour from the Melbourne CBD. Geelong and the Bellarine also has a dedicated raspberry farm, open through a shorter December to mid-January window.
Yes, raspberry canes are low and thornless on most modern varieties, so young children can usually reach and pick fruit safely with supervision. Berries pull off easily without needing tools, which suits shorter attention spans. Bring a hat and sun protection, since patches are often in open rows, and check with the farm about pram or wheelchair access if that matters for your family.