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Strawberry picking in Queensland

In July, 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.

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 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.

Compare strawberry farms in Queensland

Farms compared by picking status, typical season, price, booking and whether they suit kids.
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

Strawberry farms in Queensland

15 farms

In season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

A & C Berry Farm

Landers Shoot · Sunshine Coast

In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane

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.
Price
$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.
Open
Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am-5:00pm, per the farm's own Facebook page 'Intro' (current, live as of this check) and matching an archived 2022 third-party listing. Seasonal (strawberry season only) - closed outside season.
In season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Ashbern Farms

Stanthorpe · Granite Belt

Around Stanthorpe, about 3 hours south-west of Brisbane

Season
Oct-May
Price
Free entry; pay by weight of strawberries picked (punnets weighed and paid for at farm shop)
Open
Friday to Sunday, 8am-3pm during strawberry season (Oct-May), closed public holidays
Booking
No booking needed
In season Last verified 18 Jul 2026

Ballantyne's Strawberry Farm

Mount Charlton · Mackay & Whitsundays

Around Mackay and the Whitsundays on the Central Queensland coast

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
Price
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.
Open
Historically 8am-4pm during the winter/strawberry season; some sources say 7 days a week, an older blog says Wednesday-Sunday. Opening date depends on plant growth each year - call ahead.
In season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Bargara Berries (Meadowvale)

Meadowvale · Bundaberg & Wide Bay

Around 4 hours north of Brisbane

Season
May-mid October
Price
Not published online
Open
Reported hours vary by source: some list Tue-Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 10am-2pm (closed Mon) at the Hughes Rd shop; other sources list daily 12pm-5pm at the Meadowvale farm during season
In season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm

Chambers Flat · Brisbane & South-East Queensland

Within an hour of central Brisbane

Season
Jun-Nov (farm open); pick-your-own typically Aug-Oct
Price
Adult approx. $15 (includes 500g punnet); child (3-12) approx. $7.50 (includes 250g punnet); infants free; additional fruit approx. $24/kg
Open
7 days during season, approx. 8:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 8:30am-4pm Sundays; bookings via Rezdy/Ticketebo for PYO sessions
Booking
Booking recommended
In season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Eastern Colour (Baronio Family Farm)

Applethorpe · Granite Belt

Around Stanthorpe, about 3 hours south-west of Brisbane

Season
Oct-May; May-Jun
Price
Strawberries: pay by tray, free entry. Apples: approx. $5 per car entry (per one source)
Open
Pre-booked/RSVP PYO weekend events, roughly monthly during strawberry season (Oct-May); apple PYO weekends in May-June, 9-11am
Booking
Booking required
In season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Glass House Tropical Fruits

Glass House Mountains · Sunshine Coast

In the Sunshine Coast hinterland north of Brisbane

Season
May/Jun-Nov, peak Aug-Sep; not yet fruiting, trees planted late 2025, harvest expected in future years
Price
$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
Open
Opened June 2026 on a 65-acre property; described as the Sunshine Coast's only season-long pick-your-own strawberry farm; exact daily hours not stated in source
In season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Oasis Berries

Caboolture · Brisbane & South-East Queensland

Within an hour of central Brisbane

Season
Sep-Oct pick-your-own, per annual Strawberry Festival
Open
Seasonal pick-your-own days/festival events announced via Facebook/Instagram (@oasis_berries_pyo)
Booking
Booking recommended
In season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

Shaylee Strawberries

Atherton · Far North Queensland

Around Cairns and the Atherton Tableland

Season
Jul-Nov
Price
Pay for what you pick; bulk containers available for purchase; exact per-kg pricing not published online
Open
Seasonal, roughly July to November; closed/suspended during wet conditions for public safety
Booking
No booking needed
In season Last verified 17 Jul 2026

SSS Strawberries

North Bundaberg · Bundaberg & Wide Bay

Around 4 hours north of Brisbane

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

Around 4 hours north of Brisbane

Season
May/Jun-Oct (PYO patch typically opens towards end of season, Aug-Sep/Oct)
Price
Not published; punnets and farm-made strawberry ice cream sold at farm shop; PYO priced per kg (exact rate not published online)
Open
7 days, approx 10am-5pm during season (varies by source; some list 9am-5:30pm)
Unconfirmed · call ahead Not recently verified

Rolin Farms

Elimbah · Brisbane & South-East Queensland

Within an hour of central Brisbane

Season
Jun-Oct
Open
7 days a week, approx. 8:30am-4:30pm, during strawberry season (June-October, including public holidays). Some sources advise calling ahead to confirm PYO availability in wet weather.

Details may have changed. Call before travelling.

Unconfirmed · call ahead Not recently verified

Sunray Strawberries

Wamuran · Brisbane & South-East Queensland

Within an hour of central Brisbane

Season
Winter season (approx. Jun-Oct), exact dates unconfirmed

Details may have changed. Call before travelling.

Unconfirmed · call ahead Not recently verified

Sweet Acres (also trading as Wamuran Pick Your Own Farm)

Wamuran · Brisbane & South-East Queensland

Within an hour of central Brisbane

Season
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)
Open
Reported as 8am-4pm; sources conflict on whether this is daily/7 days a week during strawberry season or weekends-only (a Facebook post title suggests 'weekends only'). Strawberry PYO centres on September; pumpkin patch runs around October/Halloween.
Booking
Booking required

Details may have changed. Call before travelling.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you pick your own strawberry in Queensland?

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.

When is strawberry picking season in Queensland?

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.