Appinoka Regenerative Farming
Mountain River · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
- Season
- Seasonal and weather-dependent
10 farms offer strawberry picking across Tasmania, from Hobart & the Huon Valley and Tamar Valley & Launceston. The typical season runs October to May — check each farm's current status and call ahead before you travel.
Tasmania is one of the best places in Australia to pick strawberries: the state's cool climate produces a longer, sweeter season than most mainland regions, and several farms here have been running u-pick operations for decades. The confirmed strawberry farms split between two main areas — the Hobart & Huon Valley (including Bruny Island, Coal River and Westerway) and the Tamar Valley near Launceston (Hillwood, Longford). Sorell Fruit Farm, about 25 minutes east of Hobart, is the state's most visitor-ready option, with a restaurant and gift shop alongside the picking rows. Littlewood Berry Farm near Huonville charges $8 per person entry with $6 credited toward purchases — a good value structure for a full picking session. Hillwood Berries in the Tamar Valley is a popular drive for Launceston visitors, with the river valley views adding to the day out.
Strawberry season in Tasmania typically runs from late November through to February, two to four weeks later than Sydney and Melbourne farms at peak times. If mainland farms near you are already closed, Tasmania may still be in full swing.
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appinoka Regenerative Farming | In season soon | Seasonal and weather-dependent; specific dates announced via the farm's Facebook page (not a fixed published window) | — | — | — | In the Huon Valley south of Hobart |
| Hillwood Berries | In season soon | Oct-May | Historically around $5 per punnet (~500g); pay for what you pick, confirm current pricing on site | — | Yes | In the Tamar Valley around Launceston |
| Littlewood Berry Farm | In season soon | early Nov-end Apr | $8 per person (ages 2+) entry, with $6 credited toward purchases. | No booking needed | Yes | In the Huon Valley south of Hobart |
| Longford Berries | In season soon | mid-Nov to mid-Apr | No entry fee; pay for what you pick (historically around $10/kg for strawberries) | — | Yes | In the Tamar Valley around Launceston |
| Sorell Fruit Farm | In season soon | Nov-May; Dec-Jan | Pick-your-own priced per kg on site; on-site restaurant, gift shop and liqueur/fruit-wine sales; free self-guided farm tour. Exact per-kg prices not published online. | No booking needed | Yes | In the Huon Valley south of Hobart |
| Turners Beach Berry Patch | In season soon | Oct-May | — | No booking needed | Yes | Along Tasmania's north-west coast |
| Westerway Raspberry Farm | In season soon | late Nov onwards; early Dec-late Jan | Small cover charge for entry to the field, then berries $18/kg (as of last check). | — | Yes | In the Huon Valley south of Hobart |
| Bridgenorth Berries | Unconfirmed · call ahead | summer, staggered harvest starting with boysenberries | Call ahead | — | — | In the Tamar Valley around Launceston |
| Coal River Farm | Unconfirmed · call ahead | summer | Call ahead | — | Yes | In the Huon Valley south of Hobart |
| Sheffield Berry Gardens | Unconfirmed · call ahead | late November to end of April | Call ahead | — | — | Along Tasmania's north-west coast |
10 farms
Mountain River · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
Hillwood · Tamar Valley & Launceston
In the Tamar Valley around Launceston
Richmond · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
Longford · Tamar Valley & Launceston
In the Tamar Valley around Launceston
Sorell · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
Turners Beach · North-West Tasmania
Along Tasmania's north-west coast
Westerway · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
Bridgenorth · Tamar Valley & Launceston
In the Tamar Valley around Launceston
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Cambridge · Hobart & the Huon Valley
In the Huon Valley south of Hobart
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Sheffield · North-West Tasmania
Along Tasmania's north-west coast
Details may have changed. Call before travelling.
Choose a crop and location. We will email you when local farms begin opening.
Confirmed strawberry u-pick farms include Coal River Farm, Hillwood Berries (Tamar Valley), Littlewood Berry Farm (Huon Valley), Longford Berries, Sorell Fruit Farm, Turners Beach Berry Patch and Westerway Raspberry Farm. Farms are split between the Hobart & Huon Valley region and the Tamar Valley. See the farm table above for current status.
Tasmanian strawberries typically run from late November through January or February, with peak picking often in December to January. The cooler climate can extend the season into late summer when mainland farms have finished. Berry availability shifts year to year — check each farm's status on this page and call ahead.
Littlewood Berry Farm charges $8 per person entry with $6 credited toward purchases. Hillwood Berries has historically priced around $5 per ~500g punnet. Sorell Fruit Farm and several others price per kg on site. Turners Beach Berry Patch does not require booking and has straightforward walk-up pricing — call to confirm current rates.
Most Tasmanian strawberry farms operate on a walk-in basis, including Littlewood Berry Farm, Sorell Fruit Farm and Turners Beach Berry Patch. Some farms have variable policies through peak season — call ahead on the day of your visit to confirm the fields are open and berries are ripe.