In September, strawberry picking is in season in Queensland. We list 15 farms, across Brisbane & South-East Queensland and Bundaberg & Wide Bay — compare them below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe.
Strawberry picking in Queensland: we list 15 pick-your-own strawberry farms across the state — including A & C Berry Farm, Ashbern Farms and Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm, around Brisbane & South-East Queensland, Bundaberg & Wide Bay, Granite Belt, Mackay & Whitsundays and Sunshine Coast. Compare their seasons, prices and booking below.
The strawberry season shifts with the local climate zone — earlier in warmer districts, later in the cool country — so check each farm's status and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you drive out.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & C Berry Farm | In season | Typical QLD winter/spring strawberry season; a Facebook post from the farm (6 Oct 2023) noted that year's season ending 'tomorrow' (i.e. around early October), suggesting a roughly June-early October window in a normal year. Exact current-season open/close dates not confirmed from a primary source. | $15 per kilo for pick-your-own strawberries, per the Sunshine Coast Kids PYO farm guide (archived Dec 2022) and corroborated by other directory search snippets. | — | — | In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane |
| Ashbern Farms | In season | Oct-May | Free entry; pay by weight of strawberries picked (punnets weighed and paid for at farm shop) | No booking needed | Yes | Around Stanthorpe, about 3 hours south-west of Brisbane |
| Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm | In season | Roughly July to September (a few sources say June-September), tied to school holidays; exact opening date each year depends on plant growth - recommended to call ahead; October to January | Historical (pre-2024 ownership change) reports: ~$5/person entry plus punnet fill fee, roughly $10 for a large/500g punnet and $5 for each additional punnet. Not reconfirmed under the current owners - contact the farm directly for current prices. | — | Yes | Around Mackay and the Whitsundays on the Central Queensland coast |
| Bargara Berries (Meadowvale) | In season | May-mid October | Not published online | — | Yes | Around 4 hours north of Brisbane |
| Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm | In season | Jun-Nov (farm open); pick-your-own typically Aug-Oct | Adult approx. $15 (includes 500g punnet); child (3-12) approx. $7.50 (includes 250g punnet); infants free; additional fruit approx. $24/kg | Booking recommended | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Eastern Colour (Baronio Family Farm) | In season | Oct-May; May-Jun | Strawberries: pay by tray, free entry. Apples: approx. $5 per car entry (per one source) | Booking required | Yes | Around Stanthorpe, about 3 hours south-west of Brisbane |
| Glass House Tropical Fruits | In season | May/Jun-Nov, peak Aug-Sep; not yet fruiting, trees planted late 2025, harvest expected in future years | $15 per 500g at season start (June 2026); farm representatives said price expected to fall toward normal market rate as production increases through the season | — | Yes | In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane |
| Oasis Berries | In season | Sep-Oct pick-your-own, per annual Strawberry Festival | — | Booking recommended | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Shaylee Strawberries | In season | Jul-Nov | Pay for what you pick; bulk containers available for purchase; exact per-kg pricing not published online | No booking needed | Yes | Around Cairns and the Atherton Tableland |
| 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 | Around 4 hours north of Brisbane |
| 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 | Around 4 hours north of Brisbane |
| Rolin Farms | Unconfirmed · call ahead | Jun-Oct | Call ahead | — | Yes | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Ron's Fruit and Vegetables (Farmer Ron's) | Unconfirmed · call ahead | — | Call ahead | — | Yes | Around 4 hours north of Brisbane |
| Sunray Strawberries | Unconfirmed · call ahead | Winter season (approx. Jun-Oct), exact dates unconfirmed | Call ahead | — | — | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
| Sweet Acres (also trading as Wamuran Pick Your Own Farm) | Unconfirmed · call ahead | Main pick-your-own period centres on September (peak season); varieties grown are Scarlet Rose and Petaluma; Seasonal pumpkin patch planted ~3 months ahead, open around Halloween (October) | Call ahead | Booking required | — | Within an hour of central Brisbane |
15 farms
Landers Shoot · Sunshine Coast
In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane
Stanthorpe · Granite Belt
Around Stanthorpe, about 3 hours south-west of Brisbane
Mount Charlton · Mackay & Whitsundays
Around Mackay and the Whitsundays on the Central Queensland coast
Meadowvale · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
Around 4 hours north of Brisbane
Chambers Flat · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Applethorpe · Granite Belt
Around Stanthorpe, about 3 hours south-west of Brisbane
Glass House Mountains · Sunshine Coast
In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane
Caboolture · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Atherton · Far North Queensland
Around Cairns and the Atherton Tableland
North Bundaberg · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
Around 4 hours north of Brisbane
Woongarra · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
Around 4 hours north of Brisbane
Elimbah · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Agnes Water · Bundaberg & Wide Bay
Around 4 hours north of Brisbane
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Wamuran · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Wamuran · Brisbane & South-East Queensland
Within an hour of central Brisbane
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
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We list 15 pick-your-own strawberry farms in Queensland, each with its region, drive context, season and booking details on this page. Compare them in the table above, then call the farm to confirm what's ripe before you travel.
Strawberry picking in Queensland follows the local climate, so it opens earlier in warmer districts and later in cooler country. Each farm on this page shows its own typical season and current status — always the most reliable guide, because ripeness moves with the weather.
