Peppergreen Farm
North Bendigo · Bendigo & Central Victoria
- Season
- Spring and summer
- Price
- Free entry to the farm
- Open
- Mon-Sat 9am-3pm; closed most public holidays. Free entry
In November, strawberries are picking in Bendigo & Central Victoria. We list 2 farms across this region — browse the listings below and call ahead to confirm what's ripe before you travel.
Central Victoria's goldfields country, about 90 minutes to 2 hours north-west of Melbourne, pairs a working market garden with a genuine vineyard picking day. Peppergreen Farm at North Bendigo runs a free-entry market garden, farm shop and cafe (Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm) where produce — corn, beans, eggplant, rhubarb, tomatoes, strawberries and pears depending on the month — is sold by weight under a pick-and-pay system. At Cornella, Shiraz Republic opens its vineyard for a Pick-Your-Own grape day each harvest, typically late February to early March, with a 15% discount for picking your own fruit over having it picked for you.
Around Bendigo in Central Victoria's goldfields country, about 90 minutes to 2 hours north-west of Melbourne
| Farm | Status | Typical season | Entry / price | Booking | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppergreen Farm | In season | Spring and summer; Produce varies through the year; corn, beans, eggplant, rhubarb and tomatoes in early summer, strawberries in spring and summer. | Free entry to the farm; garden produce sold by weight under a 'pick and pay' system (exact per-kg pricing not published online). Fees shown on the operator's website are for school-group tours and excursions only. | — | Yes |
| Shiraz Republic | Closed for season | Late Feb-Apr, weather-dependent | $2.80/kg picked and packed; 15% off if you pick your own | Booking required | Yes |
2 farms
North Bendigo · Bendigo & Central Victoria
Cornella · Bendigo & Central Victoria
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Peppergreen Farm at North Bendigo runs a free-entry market garden and farm shop, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm. Produce varies with the season — expect corn, beans, eggplant, rhubarb and tomatoes in early summer, strawberries in spring/summer, and pears in autumn — sold by weight as you pick.
Shiraz Republic at Cornella opens a Pick-Your-Own grape day during harvest, typically late February to early March over 3–4 weekends depending on the season. Self-picked grapes earn a 15% discount off the $2.80/kg picked-to-order price.
Peppergreen Farm has free entry, with produce charged by weight. Shiraz Republic doesn't charge separate entry either — grapes are priced per kilo, with a discount for self-picking.