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Strawberry picking near Melbourne

Find strawberry picking near Melbourne at 12 farms within about 90 minutes of the CBD. The typical season runs October to April — check each farm's current status below and call ahead before you set out.

Ripe strawberries growing on the plant at a farm
Representative strawberry-picking image. Seasons and availability vary by farm and weather. "Strawberries picking season at McMartin’s Farm, Bli Bli, Queensland 02" by Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Strawberry picking within reach of Melbourne stretches from the Yarra Valley and Dandenongs through the Mornington Peninsula, Geelong's Bellarine hinterland and out into Gippsland, all sitting within about a 90-minute drive of the CBD depending on which cluster you choose. Victoria's season is a long one, generally October through to May, with December to February the sweetest stretch. Pricing splits fairly evenly between punnet-based entry fees and straight pay-by-weight, so it's worth asking at the gate. The Berry Dairy at Maffra in Gippsland keeps things simple for families, with a three-dollar entry fee (free under five) and punnets from six dollars, running from September through to May. Closer to the city, Yarra Valley farms like Jay Berries add tractor rides for a bit of extra fun on top of the picking itself.

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Farms compared by picking status, typical season, price, booking and whether they suit kids.
Farm Status Typical season Entry / price Booking Kids Drive
Blue Hills Berries and Cherries In season soon Nov-Jan; Nov-Feb — Booking required Yes About an hour east of Melbourne
Hawkes Farm In season soon Pick 'n Ride Tractor Tours (the ticketed PYO experience, including strawberry and corn picking) run on the last Saturday of each month, Sep-Apr, 10am-2pm, plus extra open days on public holidays. Not a daily walk-in PYO. Tractor tour tickets (the PYO strawberry/corn picking experience) around $15 per person for the Easter Ride 'n Pick tour; kids under 2 ride free. Farmgate market produce sold separately at normal shop prices. Booking required Yes About an hour south of Melbourne
Jay Berries In season soon Oct-Mar (varies by fruit) Entry fee (approx $5-8 per person in older sources) includes tasting and picking containers; produce weighed and charged per kilogram; tractor rides for extra fee — Yes About an hour east of Melbourne
Kookaberry Strawberry Farm In season soon Nov-Apr Call Frances (0415 768 222) to discuss pricing Booking recommended Yes About an hour north-east of Melbourne
Lomas Orchards In season soon 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
Macca's Farm In season soon Sep-Apr Not specified in sources checked; containers provided or bring your own No booking needed Yes An hour or more east of Melbourne
Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm In season soon Nov-Apr Not published on site; entry/picking pricing not specified in sources checked No booking needed Yes About an hour south of Melbourne
Sunny Creek Organic Fruit & Berry Farm In season soon Dec-Apr; Feb-Apr Farm gate entry $12/adult, $8/child (2-12); pick-your-own berries $20/kg Booking recommended Yes An hour or more east of Melbourne
Surf Coast Strawberry Fields In season soon Oct/Nov-late Apr Entry includes punnet; approx $10 (500g) or $14 (1kg) adult punnets, $7 (400g) child punnet (3-12yrs), under 3 free, family pack ~$30. Card payments only; some sources cite lower prices ($7/$12) suggesting prices vary by season - confirm current pricing on site. No booking needed Yes Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne
The Berry Dairy In season soon Oct-May Entry $3/person (free under 5); punnets: small $6, medium $10, large $20 No booking needed Yes An hour or more east of Melbourne
Tuckerberry Hill Berry Farm In season soon mid Dec-early Feb; Nov-Mar (weekends only) Pricing not published on site; pay for what you pick by weight (typical of berry farms). Check Instagram 'Friday Fruit Report' for current picking availability. No booking needed Yes Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne
Yarra Valley Gateway Estate In season soon indoor, historically marketed as year-round — — — About an hour north-east of Melbourne

Strawberry farms near Melbourne

12 farms

In season soon Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Hawkes Farm

Boneo · Mornington Peninsula

About an hour south of Melbourne

Season
Pick 'n Ride Tractor Tours
Price
Tractor tour tickets
Open
Farmgate market/store open daily 8am-5pm, every day of the year except Christmas Day.
Booking
Booking required
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In season soon Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Lomas Orchards

Wallington · Geelong & the Bellarine

Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne

Season
Nov-May
Price
Pick your own strawberries priced by weight
Open
Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, closed Sun-Tue; hours vary between winter/summer
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In season soon Last verified 24 Aug 2026

Macca's Farm

Glen Forbes · Gippsland

An hour or more east of Melbourne

Season
Sep-Apr
Price
Not specified in sources checked; containers provided or bring your own
Open
Wednesday to Sunday, 9am-5pm
Booking
No booking needed
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In season soon Last verified 31 Aug 2026

Surf Coast Strawberry Fields

Mount Duneed · Geelong & the Bellarine

Around Geelong, about an hour south-west of Melbourne

Season
Oct/Nov-late Apr
Price
Entry includes punnet
Open
Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-5pm
Booking
No booking needed
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In season soon Last verified 31 Aug 2026

The Berry Dairy

Maffra · Gippsland

An hour or more east of Melbourne

Season
Oct-May
Price
Entry $3/person (free under 5); punnets: small $6, medium $10, large $20
Open
Daily during season (Oct-May); closed off-season, reopens 1 Oct annually
Booking
No booking needed
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Before you pick strawberries near Melbourne

Last verified 3 Sep 2026. We check listings against farms' own sources and re-verify regularly. How we verify Report a change

Frequently asked questions

Where can I pick strawberries near Melbourne?

Clusters exist in the Yarra Valley around Wandin, the Mornington Peninsula near Main Ridge, Geelong's Bellarine hinterland and further out in Gippsland around Maffra and Glen Forbes. All sit within about 90 minutes of the CBD, so most families pick whichever cluster suits their route.

How far is strawberry picking from Melbourne?

The Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula are both around an hour from the CBD in normal traffic, Geelong's Bellarine hinterland is similar, and Gippsland farms like The Berry Dairy at Maffra are closer to the 90-minute edge. Weekend traffic can add 15 to 20 minutes to any of these.

When can you pick strawberries near Melbourne?

Melbourne-area strawberries typically run from October through to May, one of the longer windows nationally, with December to February the peak. The Berry Dairy at Maffra extends a little earlier, opening from September in a normal season, though it's worth calling ahead to confirm the patch is ripe before you drive out.

How much does strawberry picking cost near Melbourne?

The Berry Dairy charges three dollars entry, free for children under five, with punnets priced from six dollars for a small size up to twenty dollars for a large one. Other farms vary: some charge purely by the kilo picked, so it's worth checking which pricing model applies before you start filling a container.

Do you need to book strawberry picking near Melbourne?

Most Melbourne-area farms don't require bookings and operate as walk-up visits through the season, though smaller operations like Kookaberry Strawberry Farm ask that you call ahead to check pricing and picking availability. A quick call also confirms which patches are ripe that particular weekend.